Its not as sturdy as the ones in the gym but that isnt a fair comparison since those tend to be a one piece of metal and drilled to the floor. 7- enjoy. If you live in a very noisy WiFi location, these may not be for you. I will continue buying this model as long as Sketcher produces them. It filtered through the cans in a weird way and was annoying and noticeable. Really pretty sandals. They?re easy to slip on and off and are very comfortable to walk around for a few hours in. This is super cute and well made! This kind without the toe strap is the way to go! surprisingly the dont get too hot even though i have a fairly warm room.