I looked at a ton of these before purchasing. I know we'll break down and get good luggage in the next couple of years, but until then I wanted something that would hold up on our frequent trips. So far, this suitcase has been on two vacations (which included airline travel) and they've held up great. TONS of pockets make for easy organization, and I was able to fit two pairs of size 8 high heels in the top pockets. The side pockets aren't quite big enough for shoes, but I did manage a couple of pairs of flip flops in the taller side pocket. The bag was big enough to fit 10 days of clothing for me AND my 1 year old and cleared the weight restriction for the airline by about 5 pounds. It was stuffed full! The wheels and retractable pull handle are incredibly convenient. We liked these so much that, after accidentally ordering two, we decided to keep the second. I was impressed at the quality of this bag considering the price. It may not last for 5 years, but if it makes it at least two (which I have every reason to think it will) I'll feel like we got our money's worth.