I bought these pads when they first came out which must be about 7 years ago. They're as good today as the day I bought them and they have had a LOT of use. They stay in place, are very comfortable to pedal in and offer an extremely high level of protection. These pads may seem expensive compared to some on the market, but they offer excellent vfm compared to lots of other pads which may seem cheaper but in the long run will end up costing more!