I, too, love my Vittoria Hypers. Of course it's all about what you want out of the tire, but if you're going for a nice riding tire vs. an ultra puncture resistant - practically feels like riding solid rubber tires( ), Hypers are awesome. I recently completed an 1,100mi tour on them and would highly recommend them. They probably aren't the best for areas known for flat issues, but I only got 2 flats going down the west coast. I've done plenty of local miles on them, including rails-to-trails, with no problems at all. The only other "touring" tires I've ridden were gatorskins. They weren't right for me due to the dead feel of the tires. They'd probably be fine depending on your application and desires, but I wouldn't recommend them or anything stiffer/deader feeling if you want a nice, fun, confident feeling from your bike.