So I do have these and personally I don’t particular care if they are oxo but I think everyone needs several pairs of silicone or nylon tongs when they are cooking. These ones do have a nylon head which most others I have tried are silicone so I am more careful with these because I feel it might be a bit rougher on my pans. But that being said they do last longer because of it. My silicone ones tend to get melted or have burn marks or lose chunks over time and these do not have those issues. Others also tend to lose some of the strength when they are in the locked position, causing them to come apart while being stored. The locked component on these is quite a bit stronger and more secure so this doesn’t really happen. I do recommend spending the extra to get these if they suit your needs.