However, both the Sonys sound way better than the older LG Tones. As a mom of 2 in diapers, we can never have enough wipes. Not a happy customer. Because of the Velcro you can strap your sandal nice and firm. I would not be able to use my iPod while walking and jogging without these since my ear holes must fall outside the norm for which Apple designs its earbuds. on each of the 4 "stays", remove the rubber foot and then pry off the bottom piece from the top piece by inserting a flathead screw driver in one of the slots that are just inside of the bolt holes that are there to mount the stay to the rail. The charging time is a lot considering how long the play time is but for what its worth its a great gift idea. I CAN NOT USE OTHER KIND OF SHOES . It is fairly solidly well built and I only put it on the truck when I need it so I cannot say how it would hold up long term in the weather. some people say theres too many do-dads here.