Velcro Fur Cuffs vs Leather Locking cuffs

I was given to sets of cuffs to review.  Both come from www.kinkstore.ca
Video Review HERE
Velcro Fur Cuffs
These cuffs are very inexpensive, ringing in around $20.  They are made of faux fur, Velcro strips and D-rings with a cute chain.
Wearing these was.. surprising.  I have gone through several pairs of quick release fuzzy restraints.  The handcuffs that so many stores sell are just plain useless, in my opinion, with the fuzzy material doing little to prevent pressure points and bruising if you 'struggle', and the quick release sometimes sticking.  Most of the Velcro cuffs out there are so cheesy that you can tear them apart while in them, with little effort.

These ones, however, are quite sturdy.  They are lined perfectly, offering a comfortable yet snug fit, with no point of contact creating a sore spot.  The velcro tab loosens and grabs easily, allowing for a very quick release and ease of application.  The D rings are secured with sturdy stiching and the addintion of a center strap built into the cuff.  I tugged on them with some seriousness without even the slightest bit of give.

I rate these:
Design 5/5: They are designed brilliantly, compact, pretty, soft and with all the necessary parts.
Function: 5/5 They do restrain the wrists, the clip works, the faux fur does protect the wrist, the velcro actually releases as designed to do.
Visual Appeal 4/5 These are very frou frou compared to leather cuffs and yet lack the glitzyness of sissy cuffs.  But they are attractive.
Total
14/15

Recommended Experience Level: Novice/Newbie to Advanced

Locking Suede Lined Cuffs
These cuffs are more my speed.  They are leather, lined with suede, and they LOCK ON.  They also have a Velcro release strap.  I was surprised that they were so comfy, and loved the padlock-able buckle.  These do not include a cute chain, but they are very VERY sturdy. they feel like you are being restrained.  A bit more pricey, but still well within reason for the quality.

If you lock them, however, be aware that these will not be coming off quickly.  That said, if used so that they unclip from the D-ring quickly, this should not be a problem. 

I rate these:
Design 5/5 These are designed brilliantly, with the ability to lock them (but Velcro for those who don't want to lock them), a soft lining and sturdy stitching.
Function 5/5 They do restrain the wrists, the clip works, the suede does protect the wrist, the Velcro secures them snugly and the locking buckle works.
Visual Appeal 5/5 These are not bulky but have that sexy BDSM feel to it. They are pretty with just enough padding without looking frou frou.
15/15

Recommended Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced