I totally agree. These are pretty darn comfortable earpads, but I don't see them lasting for a long time. And the price they charge is ridiculous. It's like buying a $100 printer and paying $200 for a replacement ink cartridges. There's a noticeable creak in the headband too with a slight twist of the earcups. And although the leather is supple, they're easily stained if not careful. Not much for outside use for a headphone touted for potential portable/travel use. They may be aesthetically pleasing, but need to be handled with extreme care, which is frustrating. I think I will still keep them, but nowadays, i'm liking them less and less. Finally, although imaging is superb, the overall sound is way too grainy for my taste. And it's still very much a closed back, no matter which way you dice it. This HP definitely made me realize that I very much prefer an open back design vice closed back when it comes to overall listening pleasure.
But if i have to worry about slightly oily fingers staining the headband, I wouldn't call it 'durable' for everyday use.
