I started buying these binders for my daughter when she started middle school. She is now 6 years older and the one I bought back then is still in great shape. After she completed middle school she decided she needed one binder for each subject. So she now owns 6 of them. When she insisted that each "subject" have its own color binder I thought she was crazy and that it was unnecessary...until now 5 years later. Each color binder also has the same color ruler/hole puncher inside of it. Inside the binder she also added the same color "pocket folder." This system has helped her to be so organized. If a folder is lying lose after homework is complete she knows exactly which subject it is and what binder it belongs in. GREAT PRODUCT. The only drawback that I can see is...Don't use the inside pouches to hold your papers. They tear easily. Just put in the binder an additional folder to hold your papers.
LOVE the color pink but the black rubber was not only ugly but it also gets in the way of storage because the rubber does not slide well into bookcase or desktop file holders
I would never have thought to purchase this item because it was so expensive for a binder. I received a coupon for it in an email and went to a store to physically look at the product. I wasn't super impressed at first but the more I got looking and comparing it to the other binders I thought it would be worth a try to get. It has been stepped on so many times now by either me or my kid and nothing has happened to the thing! It's extremely durable and the rings are not bent with my abuse. They still open quickly and easily and close just the same. I would purchase this again in a heartbeat. And all the color choices jazz up the office atmosphere a bit :)
This is the second year I buy this kind of binder for my kids. Last year binders are still in very good condition but of course they want a different color ! These binders are the first ones that last the school year in perfect condition!
I have this binder in this size and in 1/2". The 1/2" one lasted a long time and is still going strong. I like how the black material lets the binder cover flip over really easy but doesn't wear out.
I love these binders! The construction is durable and does not lead to breakage on the bends like traditional binders do. I have several of thes me binders now and would never go back to the others!
I bought 5 of these binders to use in my elementary school classroom. The quality construction and easy-open ring made them an easy choice. The clear cover is wide enough for an 8 1/2 x 11 paper which just a touch of extra room. This is great for me since I am used to the clear-view binders allowing the front paper that allows me to identify the contents to move all around. I find these binders to be professional of good quality (not just "Better" as their name indicates) and the range of colors was an added bonus. Definitely worth the cost!