This is really a very good product for the price. Its better than a silicone case because they tend to pick up dirt and are too "grippy", so that getting them out of pockets is awkward. This case is made of a polyurethane material that is thick enough to give some knock and drop protection. I paid about £15 for a snap on back originally, a thin plastic one which, while keeping the phone svelte gave little protection other than from superficial scratches to the iphone.These tend to split and crack from use and are really overpriced for what they are. So under £5 delivered for something more substantial seems a bargain. It feels comfortable in the hand as it has a matt finish as well and therefore not slippery. The one warning I would give, which nobody seems to have mentioned in the reviews I read is that it adds bulk to the extent that it does not fit into the Apple charging dock or numerous speaker docks either, you will have to take it out of the the case if you want to use these. Of course you can charge it by plugging in the charger directly at the base. Hope this is of use for potential purchasers.