I was a little hesitant buying chairs online because I usually like to sit and feel a chair out before purchasing, but I love these chairs. They're about 1 inch lower than a regular height padded chair but when you sit in them up to a dining table, they don't really feel any different. They're not as high of a cushion as some chairs, but still comfortable yet firm. Love the blue color, it's on the lighter side like a light turquoise blue but I still love it!