A real disappointment. these shoes are lovely and very comfortable and barely needed to be broken in except for at the very top of my feetwhere it rubs. The earbuds were no longer cutting out the noise, and I had them jammed so far in and turned so far up that it was hurting my ears. I bought these shoes a couple years ago before a river hike. after reading reviews , I went up a size so the shoes are too big ! My 2nd pair and still a FAIL. Overall, this headphone offers more for its price. There are only two thin straps of tape, so the edges are loose and come away easily. Im a resident physician so hours for training are tight and Im perpetually behind on all other aspects of life. Bought this shelf for my hand towel in the downstairs toilet.