You have to stretch them while trying not to damage them to get them on. I mounted the rack in my hitch in the early hours. They seem to wear well, in spite of me wearing them pretty consistently this summer. I bought them twice from home. My advice, go for the newport if like me you have a wide foot, the newport is an excellent sandal, i have 3 pairs. The width wasnt so much the problem. So many great features on this speaker which you know about from the description, but the most important aspect of a speaker, the sound, is disappointing. Im able to workout with no problem with it. I previously purchased TACO LED lights which were NOT Waterproof, cost $55 eachand stopped working due to water intrusion. Working out nicely.