These bar stools are fairly sturdy and comfortable. The adjustable height has been a great feature for us as we have a 3 year old and 7 year old. The stools get a lot of use and are holding up well. We have had them now for about a year. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 only because of the round base. While it is sturdy, it gets dirty very quickly which drives me crazy. Doesn’t help that we have an 85lbs yellow lab who sheds and always ready when kids drop things, all of which shows on the base. Overall we are very happy with the stools and would recommend them.