Definitely better than stock hoses and look amazing. The blue is like an electric blue and they really stand out.
It does have a different feel since its silicone vs rubber and they feel like they will be easier to lean.
The hoses were exact matches and I didn't have any problems with them. I also replaced all my clamps and the stock lower radiator hose was a pain to take off (I recommend taking off oil filter). I did leave part of the heat sleeve on that hose as it goes right along the engine so you can't see part of the blue hose but it pretty hard to see that hose anyway.
It want to dress up your engine then get the blue hoses, plus Mishimoto makes great hoses. I wish they made ones for some of the other hoses.
Item was shipped same day; thank you.