These bar stools are exactly like the online pictures. I would agree with other reviewers who describe them as greige. They seem to be high quality and fairly comfortable. I think the metal strip is great to protect the wood from damage from shoes.  I knocked of 1 star due to 1 day delay in shipping, a small gouge in one leg that will need to be sanded, and one stool that doesnt set entirely flush to the floor. Despite those minor flaws they appear to be very classy bar stools. I did treat them with Scotchguard, as others suggested.