I've used cheaper stainless steel cookware before and have genreally been impressed, so I figured it was worth it to get a high end cookware set for something tough and durable with better performance. The pros are that it does cook very well and can maintain its shine with proper cleaning, but when it comes time to clean is where I see the flaws. First off, I have found these are not really non stick, I made eggs a few times and they stick to the pan just as if I used a regular steel pan. Despite following the instructions of using plastic utensils, I still see scratches from cooking. My overall opinion of these is that they will get the job done, but they appear to lack the durability needed to last a lifetime, and the high price point may not be justified. I've only used these for about a month, but we'll see what happens moving forward.