We have been using these binders for 3 years in Middle School. After about 6 weeks the rings no longer align resulting in difficulty keeping papers orderly. The larger sized binders seem to be consistently malfunctioning 2"+ and the volume of papers doesn't seem to influence the mal-alignment issue. The exterior is attractive and very durable.
I bought it for my daughter last two years. They were able to last through the school year did get old at the end of the school year. The product itself is heavy.
I always buy these for my daughter to use at school. She takes them in and out of her backpack many times a day without a problem. They are much sturdier than the average binder and come in great colors too.
We were looking for something that was extremely durable to hold up to everyday use and this was it. I usually order online but I needed to actually see the binders at the store to get a feel for what I was purchasing. Not to mention the user was looking for something with color. This fit the bill perfectly!