Bought a pair of 10 foot black braided cables, one only lasted 2 months; the other is unreliable. At first I wasn't sure if it was the cable or my phone, but I've had no issues charging with Apple-supplied cables, and the same cable didn't work with multiple devices. Very disappointed. Otherwise, their length was perfect. They seemed strong enough. I didn't realize I was harmed. They just stopped loading. Upon closer inspection, I noticed that the ends don't quite match the Apple cables. Although it appears to be a snug fit, there is very little lateral wiggle when plugged in.