It's durable, smooth, feels great in the hand, does a great job at protecting my phone for how many times i drop it, and unlike a few other cases I've had this one is really easy to slip your phone into or take out, but it still holds the phone in nice and tight. The thickness of the case feels perfect for my hands, its not like a really thick case like i've had in the past but it isn't thin either, just the right shape for me. i don't know if this is temporary, but It also came with a free giftSee full review