The PU leather that is used around the ear cups matches its original. I would expect it to hold up under a chonky kitty. However,. I received the shoes, correct size, correct box, WRONG shoe. According to the instructions with flops, it informs you to slowly wear your flops in so that your feet can adjust to them. Needed something for a small laundry/mud room for hanging clothes from the dryer and wet coats on rainy days. Both have a convenient feature to mute your microphone while on the call using the voice control button on the Bose and the volume down button on the Sennheiser?s. I have used this product on him twice, and I could not be happier with the results. no dipping, use bamboo wood, etc. I ordered them for her to wear on her 3rd birthday and they came promptly plus I loved the pink velvet bag they came in!