Very nice quality, still very shining after 3 months of use, no rust yet. Im more angry that they DO NOT TELL YOU there is a shelf life. I?ve been wearing BearPaws for years and years & haven?t encountered this issue. these hinged huggie type were PERFECT. Would not recommend, unless you want to be at the bottom of a mountain trying to fight with the key to get your bird off the racks. The cut is perfect for those of us with more belly than saddlebags, and the waist comes up high enough that there is no danger of muffin-top or accidental disclosures. Are they worth that? Honestly, not really but they conceal the fact that I have music and they work pretty well as a whole. Dont pinch pennies with saftey equipment. When I used it initially, it worked like a charm. Happy Customer !