Sort of depends on what's a priority for you. Flat protection, rolling resistance and ride comfort. Rolling resistance and ride comfort sort of go hand in hand. But flat protection goes the other way. The more flat protection the more effort it takes to get the bike rolling and the harsher the perceived ride.
So don't buy flat protection if you don't need it. I think Gatorskins and other tires that give large amounts of flat protection are now starting to benefit from some newer tech and are able to give somewhat better ride qualities. But in my area, I don't flat often at all. In fact I've worn out the last three GP5000 tires to the bare threads before flatting. I don't do much gravel though, but I do have some stretches that have a little gravel. But I'd still apply the same thoughts. And that is if I'm not flatting due to tread punctures from road hazards, then I wouldn't need to put up with the harsher ride and more energy it takes to roll on puncture resistant tires.
All of this is IMO of course. You don't have to have the same opinion.
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