I have never worn this brand before. It was vacuum sealed of course. It came and I tried it with one of my favorite music, "Marquez - Danzon No 2, Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra in Venezuela, Gustavo Dudamel, Conducted. There are long springs on the back with a very short hook which leaves the included hook showing. Other than that they are great?? Now I have icky memory foam coming through. Plenty of cushion in the sole and the heel pad is nice, a neoprene like material. It was designed for large hands, so if you have medium to small hands it wont feel all that great. Felt lightweight with nice leather but somehow not substantial. These have replaced slippers for me, with the advantage of being also perfectly decent shoes to go outside home.