After wearing the Nuusols for just a short time, these Okabashis felt heavy, hard and not nearly as comfortable. Then for some reason, there was a horrid sound from the microphone. They are extremely sensitive to the touch (therefore not so good to wear in bed if you lay on your side). My backup bottles were on the floor for years. When i found this, it was purchased. When the straps arrived, I cut each one of them down to about a 1 foot (to 2 foot) lengths and I use 3 straps on each bike in tandem with the straps that come with the hitch. LOVE THE LARGER SIZE-even much larger mesh laundry bags for sheets to protect them from fraying I am also looking for. He has gotten them muddy and wet and dirty and they still are pretty good shape after a good cleaning. If this review reads like overtly critical . I was hoping the larger size would enable me to use arch support inserts, but they are still very tight on the instep.