I love the look of the stock knob, but once you feel the temperature difference in the dead of winter and the middle of summer you will appreciate the leather knob.I love the feel of the stock shift knob, and being all metal is classic Honda performance. But I also miss the leather wrapped knob my old Si had. I need more seat time in my car, especially in warmer weather when my hands will be more sweaty. From there, maybe a red, leather, knob will be in order.