I absolutely love that this guy right by my bedside without taking up a lot of nightstand space. They smell god awful. They have a neutral soundstage. It?s barely noticeable though. My 3 year old so excited to see these along with the rest of her ballet outfit before even stepping into her first class. I was very impressed at how comfortable these shoes are. She only likes boots and crocs. I am 53 with a short waist and hight hips, so I wouldnt really recommend it for anyone tall. o top of my foot, but most people could probably get away without the stockings. Battery :I would say anywhere from between 6-8 hours is the life.