Overall these bar stools are pretty good.  Great price, easy to put together, great height. 

However, to lower the bar stools, I literally have to get off the stool, push the lever down, and then put the weight of my body in order push the stool's seat down.  Although I'm short and kind of petit, I'm pretty strong, but they're difficult to lower.  Also the base is pretty shiny - a little too shiny in my opinion. The seats (as stated) aren't real leather and look a little cheap.