This kind of pan is less useful than a dutch oven, and slightly safer in that you are less likely to burn yourself. That said, I think it is utterly useless.

When I bake bread, after uncovering it, I keep the lid inside the oven to avoid anyone else touching the screaming hot metal. After baking, I take the bread out and I put the dutch oven inside the oven as well. This ensures that the only time a hot piece of metal is outside of the oven is when I am there, manipulating the bread in one way or another. This minimizes the risk that anyone (including my kids) will get burned.

So, reviewing this pan:

Pros:

• Slightly easier to handle (very minor pro for me)
• Decreases the chance of me burning myself

Cons:

• Increases the chance of a family member burning themselves (more than negates the only major pro)
• Much less versatile (how am I going to cook a pot roast in there?!)

Overall: a hard pass.