These are very nice with fairly high sides. They are thick steel wire framed, so hold their shape and can handle a heavy load. Even when I drag one off the shelf one handed the basket does give in. This is hyacinth so yes it will beak off if it's handled roughly, if you drag it off a wire shelving unit daily expect the bottom to lose some wicker. These came nested, and my smallest one was jammed/wedged into the medium one. It took alot of effort to pull it out and it suffered damage on all 4 sides, I'm sure on the way in and the way out. Even though I had a damaged one, it still works and I like the chunky hyacinth weave look. I'm using the small and medium in a bedroom for tidbits, and the larger one to hold syrups cups and such at our drink station.Hopefully this was helpful, Thank you!