I had to hammer it straight and mount it crooked, but you can?t tell when hung. In my opinion the sole of Rose would be better for long distance walking on relatively flat surfaces. Treads are still great, still good protection from the top. soundtechnisch . I am working from home and I dont want clients to hear my household through the mic, but I want to be able to hear everything through the headphones. To make matters worse, the shoes on the inside did not appear to be new or at the very least looked like it was a return that someone haphazardly threw together in a mens shoebox. I feel silly for not trying it right away; it has made a big difference in my quality of life. Mids are not recessed. They are a great looking shoe; lightweight, good looking and he says theyre totally comfortable. The directions are garbage.