I get the standard from Wine.com- with all their coupons and cash back from rakuten/retailmenot/etc, you can get them for ~$20/stem.
Had them for a year or two and I’ve only broken 1 so far (my fault, banged it on the sink during cleaning)
I purchased a set of 10 Gabriel StandArt two years ago (?). They have become not only my everyday glass but at times I even use them for special white bottles. At first wasn’t so enthralled, but then they just become very comfortable! Highly recommend. Only broke one so far and that was a guest that had a little too much and let it slip.
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I bought two of David’s “Obsession” glasses to test against the Sensory glasses. They look very similar and are much less expensive.
I’m always surprised when I hear people complain about how fragile the Gabriel Golds are, because I’ve been using them since 2017 and have never broken one. Maybe just luck? I dunno. But it’s certainly not a given that they will break…
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No joke. I loved GGG but I broke all of mine. I’m now Glasvin. I don’t like them as much as GGG or Zalto but they’re not far off and so much less painful when I break them.
Its so wild to hear these stories about the GGG’s being so fragile. Ive been drinking from the same 2 glasses multiple times per week for at LEAST 4 years without issue. And i even hand-wash em!!
Same here! I just responded with something similar before reading your comment 
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Yup, exactly this. I mostly use them when we have company and it’s perfect for that.
Same here except that I usually wash mine in the dishwasher.
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We purchased the StandArts for use when sturdier glasses are the more prudent choice than the Liberte, e.g. when entertaining. They are a great–if not ideal–combo of sturdiness and versatility. Specifically, I find them to be just a hair below the Liberte, but more importantly a substantial upgrade to the S-Z Pure/Tour 18-oz red wine glass which they replaced. For sake of reference, we drink mostly rhone varietals & blends (old- and new world) and rioja.
Thank you for the feedback on StandArt glasses. I’m going to pick a few up and play with them.
From the specs they are the same bowl size, just less delicate and they don’t have the flex, which is good for my house as we have too much breakage.
Count me as one who has found the GGG very fragile. I really like them, and they were my go-to for a long time when pricing was better, but eventually they all broke and I’ve since switched to Grassl and Glassvin.
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I just tried the Standarts at a 2021 Jadot white and red preview tasting. They worked great for sampling both whites and reds, though it must be said, these were sample volumes (ie: small). Was impressed enough to plump for 6 as a step up “entertaining glass”. My only beef is that base is not super wide, something I like for the sake of stability as the night wears on and blood alcohol levels rise…that said, they ARE sturdy.
When it is just us at home we like Grasls: Mineralite’ for bubs and whites, Liberte’ for anything and Cru for reds / Burg geeks (ok, me). Love these.
Am fan of Zalto’s Universal too, pricey though they may be.
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We are also very much a Grassl house: Liberte’s get used most often, for all reds except bordeaux varietals (1855’s being the choice here 9 times out of 10) and pinot (Cru’s, obviously), and bigger, richer whites. Mineralite for SauvBl, Albarino, Riesling, and bubbles.
Yep, i hear you on the stability thing, but i actually prefer the size of the GG’s base over other glasses as it fits much better in your hands. My biggest complaint with the Grassl’s and the reason i dont really use them is that the base is so wide that it feels a bit ‘off’ in my hands (and i have big hands). Different strokes
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Same for me, specifically that the base knocks against my wrist while I swirl the wine unless I cock my wrist way out to the side. Maybe it’s just that my hands are too small, but I prefer to think the base is too wide!
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Nah! It’s most definitely the glasses 
And i agree on the swirling as well. Just not comfortable.
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Grassl 1855 for reds, Zalto Universal for whites and GG StandArt for outdoors and pool area.
I am looking forward to giving the GLASVIN Kane a go when I receive it.