I tried a bunch of cases but none of them were as inexpensive and unobtrusive, nor did they fit or protect as well as the Mercury Slim Fit Flexible TPU case. It's made from a silicone/vinyl type material that doesn't grab the inside of your pockets like rubber does but still provides a good grip. It covers the entire back and sides and has that essential wrap around front lip which protects the screen when placed face down. It even comes in about a dozen different colors although I just went with black. It's worth mentioning that mine has very subtle silver metal flake appearance and I suspect that the other colors do as well. As for durability, it's one piece so I can't imagine it ever falling apart - I've had mine for about a month now and it looks exactly like the day I bought it. This type of slim case is not really adequate for major shock protection, only small drops and scratch protection - if you require something more rugged, look elsewhere.