It depends on what you want. I personally hate them, but if you want puncture resistance and long wear at all costs they are top of the heap. That puncture resistance and long wear comes at the cost of a dead feel and an extremely heavy weight. It just depends on what you value. I'd rather ride a lighter more lively feeling tire and change a flat once in a while. Others don't care about the weight and feel or even say they like the way they ride.