I need to replace my old pots and decided to go all out and buy the best, I did a lot of research and asked friends, who all recommended All Clad. I got my pots about a month ago so unable to rate durability at the moment even though I was nervous there was no big adjustment in cooking other then items are cooking quicker due to the heat distribution, only draw back no clear lids on the pots I ordered which I like to use to keep an eye on veggies etc Overall very pleased and will be replacing other pots with these in the future