These plates have the strength and durability you would expect from Corelle, but so much more style!  I grew up with the ugly green-flower-border Corelle plates from the 70's, which my mom still uses today, so for a long time I refused to even look at anything Corelle as a possibility in my home.  But these Splendor square plates are so modern, pretty and stylish (as are a lot of their other current designs.) I have definitely changed my opinion of Corelle after buying these!