Lasts at least the whole school year without breaking. Opening and closing is a breeze. Love the front pocket to ID contents. With variety of colors can use a different color for each class for even easier identification.
I wanted a binder that I could flip the front cover over and put it behind the back cover to lessen the amount of space I needed to work in it. This was the only one I found that worked for what I wanted.
I really like this binder. The rubberized spine and ends make it durable and flexible. The rings open and close easily and the pockets are good sized and it comes in GOOD colors. It's worth the extra cost.
These binders are durable and strong enough to be thrown into the backseat of my son's truck as he exits college each day. He is not the most gentle with binders & such.