the knitted looking material breathes very well and your feet stay cool. C?mon Dearfoam, check your products before putting them on the market. The keyword is WHILE. Id buy them again in a heartbeat. Das Design ist natürlich Geschmacksache, mir gefällt es. You may want to use better washers than what is provided. Not deep enough for a rod. I?ve gotten MANY compliments when I wear them. Buen reloj, se ve y se siente de calidad. I find the standard headphones from Apple are pretty comfortable for me, though not perfect.