Pleased with the extra few dollars I spent to get this binder instead of a cheaper kind. The rings have held up and the pockets are functional. (Having two on the inside of each cover works better for me.) The one thumb mechanism to open the rings also feels sturdy and is not difficult to use. I treat this binder pretty gently though. Have not been throwing it into any book bags.
My boss and I love these types of binders. We love the clear view cover and spine feature for easy-insert labeling. This is a must-have feature for my boss since he has many different developments and projects simultaneously. It has an easy soft-open spine feature which is ideal for anyone who opens and closes their binders frequently. I have Bi-lateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome so we only purchase the 1" or 1-1/2" binders due to the weight of full binders. Even when the binders are full it is still easy enough to grasp them. We also love the variety of colors that these binders have available.
I really love the Heavy - Duty View Binders with D - Rings. I use them in my organizing of my craft room. I like them in Black and I use my scrap book paper to identify what is in the binder for example Christmas paper for my Christmas Card letters and the picture cards I get or for my Christmas layouts for scrapbooking or making Cards. I use them for my scrapbook magazines Scrapbook patterns or for holding my Card making magazines and stick on stamps that come with the magazines. I have also use them to collect those recipes I tear out of magazines. I work in a pre school and the pictures I take of that year go into a notebook along with any cards or drawings I get and I label it with that year. As you can see I could find a lot of uses for these Binders.