I have never written a review....ever... until now. Bought this set for Italy trip (only took the largest size) and bought for looks totally expecting some issues with sturdiness. I put this piece through 14 days of hell, including slamming the case and wheels up and down stairs as we ran to catch a train. We missed the train but my suitcase was intact... my husband's department store suitcase was not, he lost a wheel. I over stuffed and taxi drivers and family alike were constantly dropping it hard on the wheels, I wheeled through four cities, I used it as a bench for two people when we waited for trains (not recommended but didn't damage), it survived plane transfers going and coming, I mean, what more can I say...I'm impressed!