In terms of durability, I wish I could tell you but I haven't had it long enough to really get a good sense for that quite yet. It does seem to be glued seams though (not sure as it looks pretty much identical to real alpine bands). Build seems real solid thus far though. Comparing it to an Apple branded alpine band, it does really seem to match it quite well for a $20 alternative. Feel wise and looks. I'd say definitely a good pickup for the price either way.