Since I bought my first Staples Better Binder I will use no other. They are attractive to the eye but also a sturdy product. The rings open and close easily and the pages turn smoothly.
I have gone through many different binders to hold my recipes. A friend told me to check this one out. I am a messy cook so I tend to get food water etc. on the binder. This one has been great. Not only does it finally hold all my recipes but when I get it dirty it just wipes clean. I especially love the rubber that reinforces the edges. The other ones would bend and tear at the corners. It is a little wider than the cheaper ones but that hasn't been an issue. It also has two pockets in the front and back. I use these to hold the recipes that I am using for the week. Great purchase and I will buy again.
Amazingly lightweight for the material that it is and almost indestructible. My 4th grader carries it all day and she loves the curved edges that don't hurt her arms.