I swear by the Bosh Icons, they easily last twice as long as others for me. As well this is in Montreal weather, which is actual weather. So all kinds of rain, snow and ice. Then my rain-x fluid which eats up cheap rubber, and the Icons go a good full year without issue.
Look at it this way, there's an option that'll last twice as long, never be affect by ice in the hinges, not lift at any speed on the HWY (like crappy winter wipers) and only cost you a bit more (not double). I get in cars of others once in a while and see the no rain-x fluid / regular wiper combo and think really! I can't see anything!