Like many others I researched and comparison shopped.  I went to All Clad first because of reputation and I could afford it. But did I really want to pay that much?  Looks, fit, feel, heft, these are all quite subjective depending on one's taste, pocketbook, strength, and size.  Unlike other comments, I prefer the handle shape of Cuisinart's Multiply line over All Clad.  All Clad's scooped handle is tippy in my smaller hand and the upturned edges press uncomfortably into my palm.  The Cuisinart's fit better, feel better, and are more stable in my hand.  Mirror finish inside and satin outside, or the other way around (All Clad), again a personal taste issue.  The Multiply's satin finish offset by the mirror finish is more distinctive to my eyes.  When I looked at them side by side, I preferred the rivets on the Cuisinart's than the All Clad, they looked beefier but are they as strong?  My biggest question was, are the Cuisinart's going to last like All Clad and unfortunately no one knows.  All of these pots cook great if used properly so it came down to cost, comfort, and looks and for me, that meant Cuisinart.  I have gotten so many more pots and pans for the money and if they last half as long, they're half as expensive so if I have to buy them again, I figure I'm still even!  Besides, half of the fun is in the shopping, once you have them, enjoy your choice and don't look back.