I'm very happy with all of my All-Clad Cookware. It heats quickly and evenly. The bottom conducts heat so well that I cook everything at lower temperatures. Also, when most foods are cooked at lower temperatures the pans release the food very easily, similar to a non-stick pan. They clean up quickly, especially if you deglaze the pan. Any remaining residue is easily removed with a non-scratching cleanser. We have extremely hard water which does impact the "look" of the inside of the pan, but I bought them to be used every day, not looked at every day. :- ) I highly recommend All-Clad pots and pans.