For $10(I don't know how to make the pound symbol...), I'm sure the Randonneur is a good tire. I'd just look into the two tires and see what you think. I'd think the Hyper is probably a faster rolling, more comfortable tire. I've never ridden the Randonneur, so I can't say for certain. But basically Vittoria doesn't make any crap tires, so if you get one of theirs, you'll have a decent tire. It's just a matter of finding exactly what qualities you want out of it. The same goes for Schwalbe, but as you found, they're a bit more expensive. They tend more toward tough tires rather than really nice riding tires. Sadly, you can't have the best of both worlds.