The main problems with the more portable, fold-up mike stands tends to be their lack of weight at the base. If you extend the boom arm fully they have a tendency to tip over. Make sure you get one with a nice weighty base.
Another problem can occur if you over-tighten the little grub screws on the arm. Eventually the thread wears off or the screw shears completely and you're reaching for the duct tape!
I also agree with the choice of black. I've got a bunch of rusty looking chrome ones in the garage!