Life's Too Short for Bad Needles

Ok, this isn't a review, exactly.

But, I've been digging through the bottom of my knitting bag, and I found this sad little set of #1 double-points.

They are odd little plastic-covered metal needles. I never really loved them (I got them in a big batch of needles on eBay), and now the tips are even splitting!

So, what should I buy for sock knitting? Should I use Addi? I love metal, so I'm curious to try aluminum in the 6-inch length, but I want your advice!