But you can decide that for yourself. I bought the silver, because the didnt have the gold. The battery lasted all of the days that I used it, and the noise cancellation had to have worked great since I didnt have any background noise problems either. According to other reviews, they hold up well in the wash. I love Pain, obviously, and the second I saw this I knew I had to get it and I couldn?t be happier that I did. They?re pretty comfy, the bass is excellent quality. I have wasted SO much money on shoes and spent even MORE on routine pedicures or reflexology to deal with the weekly soreness. Now I have ordered 5 pairs total and love the comfort and styles. Assuming you use weights regularly you are exposing yourself to chemicals that you shouldnt have to deal with. The laces however, seem about 1.