I bought a Rowenta several years ago because I got tried of my old iron sputtering. A few months ago I bought a Shark at a garage sale for $5.00 and used it in my sewing room. I loved it, it heats up fast but I kept knocking it off the ironing board (at least a dozen or more times) and it finally gave up on my so I am back to the Rowenta which I like OK. I am going to buy anothert iron for my sewing room and I think I am going to get another Shark.