I would venture to guess that all console gamers who use "joysticks" degrade thumb pads. I was no different. And when I did, I searched and found this wonderful pack of silicone substitutes. Rarely do cheap and high-quality exist in the same description of something. So this is definitely a first for me! They come in four sizes and thicknesses, making it easy to customize for the comfort of your gaming experience. I opt for pads that are a bit thicker than the ones that originally came with my Xbox One controller. It's slightly higher and has small studs for extra grip. The photos shown were taken after a few months of use. It was a very affordable and essential purchase that seems to be working great. I'll be back with a long term usage update in a few months to let you know how they've held up. As it stands, I highly recommend this product.