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I think Gatorskins are really decent tyres. They are very grippy, which I found, made skidding tougher than with other tyres. They judder rather than skid, until they are really broken in - which can take ages. That may be a reason why a lot riders don't favour them? They make good front tyres... I rode on a pair for a long while, and found them to be very puncture resistant, and generally high performing. My main annoyance with them, is that they're incredibly difficult to get onto rims, even once they've been ridden for a while.
I wouldn't buy them for fixed wheel riding personally, but I do like them.
I think they are also considered to be heavy tires, which may also put some people off...?