We've had a competitor to All Clad for over 15 years, and honestly, the non-stick coating had worn off. We've had them replaced under warranty four times, but it's still such a hassle. As a result, we decided to go with something non-stick this time and just add oil. It's much easier to cook with and heats evenly. Only complaint with this set is cleaning -- be prepared to use some Barkeepers friend to get stubborn stains out. Then again, that's what you get for this level of heat balance and look/feel.