These cable are heavy, and well made.  The length is great for being able to use a device while it is plugged in as well.  The quality of the build, and thickness of the cables keeps my cats from thinking that they are 'toy' cables.  They don't mess with them.  We have lost countless charging cords (and 2 clocks, and a few headphones) to cats thinking that our electronics were the ABSOLUTELY best toys ever (and tasty 8 ^/ to boot), so I really appreciate that these cables are thick enough to not entice them! 

Question: When to have a nice ending?
Answer: We have lost countless charging cords ( and 2 clocks