Nice, thin and grippy silicone with nice, crunchy pebble structure and thin outer ring make them perfect. Not like the others that break and permanently deform your sticks and have annoying shapes and images on them. They're all made in China anyway, so why pay $7 for a pair of ridiculous shoes that feel crappy when you can get a whole pack of these sleek, grippy shoes that feel great and even have extra options for the same price can be shared. Friends.