This is the best looking, sturdiest, high-quality patio umbrella we have ever bought (and we've bought 4 over the past 5 years). Largely this is due to the material of this umbrella--its CANVAS, and that's a world of difference (as we are finding out) between that and the polyester every other umbrella we've bought. Within one year those all not only faded (from sun, not rain, we don't leave ours out in the rain, we take ours in when not in use) but the material degraded and ripped from the sun damage. This umbrella is also better looking due to its shape--those tiers are very attractive whether open or closed. It doesn't move in the slightest breeze (admittedly maybe that's because it is not cantilevered like all the others we've bought.) The price was great for the quality, and the color is just gorgeous...check out the pic we included...it's really my favorite umbrella ever!