I just love my stools . I bought only two as the cost is more than an average  stool but these are NOT  the  average  stool. So stable and durable for our busy household  of kids and grandkids!  These look and feel like they will hold up.I will buy two more as I had to budget it in...so worth the $$$  Don't buy a knock off just to save in the front end buy for the long run. You get what you pay for!