I love my new cookware, I can't attest to how well it will hold up, but it is great for the price. Not stick works perfect. I read the instructions and followed everything which I had never done before didn't know you are suppose to put olive oil on them, I think it really helped keep them really easy to clean up. The blue is very dark blue could almost pass for black. I am happy with my purchase and would recommend. Lids are glass so you can see in and have a vent to let steam out.