I absolutely Love these. The oval shape is perfect for small hands, or big hands. Now the silicone backing is really nice and the silicone didn't make them feel heavy. It adds safer security when gripping a hot pan or cookie sheet. Plus they're heat resistant. And let me tell you this, I tested that right away. I only cook using my Lodge Cast Iron, skillets, griddles and dutch ovens. They get extremely hot including the handles, so I would put two pot holders together so I could hold the handles. But not with these, I only used one and barely felt the heat. The Quality of stitching is top notch . I've already washed them twice, and let air dry. Nothing fell apart at the seams, and the beautiful color did not fade. Now there is another feature I want to share with you. On the bottom center there is about two inches sewn, that makes a finger divide. That small divide makes it better for gripping. I highly recommend these pot holders!!