In reply to boothy:
I am a confirmed cynic when it comes to things like anodised wires and such like aesthetics. I had to replace a couple of wires and had no choice but to buy the anodised ones - chunter, chunter.
However, I have to confess to being impressed how useful it is, and the coating seems very durable. So in amongst my collection of experienced/distressed gear there now sit two very distinctive coloured wires - if this is progress, bring it on.
Get the anodised ones - or perhaps a half set of each, which should work fairly well