I have tried several reflective leashes and collars, even those with LED lights. I found that despite the issues, this is by far the best reflective leash, though the rope style may be a good alternative. The Good: 1. This leash has a reflective surface on both sides. Most leashes available at pet stores are one sided, which bugs my sense of symmetry. 2. It is highly reflective and does not dull. I have bought reflective leashes that dull over a few months. 3. For smaller dogs, this is a very good fit. I have a 10 lbs terrier (that is very strong and dynamic) and this works well. The Less Good: 1. It is a little stiff and you will not want to bend it, it looks like it would crease permanently. I don't have an issue with that but it is worth noting that it has a different feel. 2. I bought the silver leash because I thought it was more stylish. It works great but I think that the yellow would be a more vibrant and visible color at night. The silver is fine for me because I have a sidewalk route I take at night and it seems less obnoxious. If you have no sidewalks or are in a rural area, I recommend the yellow. 3. It only has the snap option. Fans of a the slip-style leash may want to go elsewhere. 4. It is only 4 feet, which I actually prefer as I generally find myself pulling in 6 footers. But it is a matter of preference. Also, I am unsure of how well it would work for larger breeds of 40lbs and up. Comparison: I have tried many different options and here are some further comments. 1. Get a leash. You can find reflective collars but I have not found any that do not quickly dull over time. Also, and especially for smaller dogs, the collar does not replace the leash. You can add a reflective collar but I have not found any worth recommending and I don't think there is much increased visibility. 2. Petsmart Leashes. One sided, dull quickly, limited variety but more flexible (being one-sided). Enough said. 3. Reflective Rope Leashes (brands like Auburn, Mendota, etc.) are actually quite good and a decent alternative to this style. They are nylon ropes with a line of reflective material wrapped around the leash, so they are not as stiff and are quite flexible. The fact that it is not 100% reflective does not make it any less visible, they are flashy enough to work just fine. They are likely even a better option for larger breeds. I could not find one for a smaller dog (though they likely exist) so went with this one. Price-wise, the rope leashes are more expensive but they also have a slip options available (at least Auburn does). 4. I have an LED leash and collar but do not use them. The collar is difficult to adjust because of the bulky LEDs, so it is always loose. The collar's LED placement have the lights facing down, which makes them less visible. The Leash is a 6 footer and the LEDs are placed on the first four feet from the leash handle, i.e. the two feet near the collar has no LEDs. If you pull in your leash then you find yourself holding the LEDs in your hand rather than having them display. I end up putting two collars on my dog, using the second non-LED collar to attach the leash. I only do this if I am going off my sidewalk route and, honestly, just use it because I have it. Also, I don't like the flashing LEDs, it's distracting. I will likely not get replacement batteries once they die. So I prefer the passive reflective leashes.
