Was wondering what other gents think of female condoms?  I've had two ladies excuse themselves to the restroom and come out a few moments later wearing them as a surprise and treat for me.

I'm not sure. But I'm. Ver curious. I would I'm interested in trying.

You are right on the look, NOT PRETTY AT ALL

For me, too, what you call "the visuals" aren't great.  It looks like she has Saran Wrap hanging out of her pussy.  That said, the sensation is great.  It also can be fun to have her put it on in different ways.  One gal put it over a dildo which she stuck up her pussy, which was hot.  Even hotter was when another gal put it over my cock, then sat on it.
Bottom line, if a lady suggests using one I'll always say "yes."

I feel a little more confident with a FC on... Less likely for breakage, slippage, and overall protection, the FC prevents skin to skin or fluid exchange. I affectionally refer to it as the pussy sock...

There's no question that the sensation is better with FC's. It also allows you to easily swap between FS and BBBJ/other uncovered activities. It can feel a little like fucking a bag when the lube dries up, but then you simply squirt some more and you're golden!

I like to use them when I feel it will help the gentleman... such as when he goes soft with a regular condom.  I like the real natural feel they provide.  I don't like the fact the he cannot just pull out and switch to anal without then putting a condom on.  Some go soft during the process and lose the mood, having to start the buildup all over again.

They can feel weird at times if not put in correctly. They are a good idea for doubles but I just don't love them. I have a client who brings them. He swears by them.  

They do look strange sticking out.

I usually insert it in while I'm giving the guy head, that way he doesn't see it go in and then I climb on top cowgirl so the "visuals" are not that noticeable.  

Feel good, but so does good cover and I can't tell significant difference. May be an advantage in some positions over traditional cover.

...if a friend and I get around to using the female condom vs some of the ultra-thin male condoms. I keep both in healthy supply especially when I have somewhere to get female condoms for free .  
You can find ways to make insertion fun and not seem so awkward. And lol for the visual lol um try not to stare at it or focus so much on it? haha
I'm very happy it's now on our profiles (well most of us) if we're fc2 friendly.

...they are a bit difficult to insert until you get the hang of it (no pun intended), and they do look a bit odd.

I'm not so sure. it definitely looks ridiculous having that thing hanging outside the vajayjay. Men are visual creatures, point blank...so yeah it distracts.