they dont shut off external sounds (which I guess can be a downside in certain environments, but excellent for usage in a usually-quiet home). Overall:Could be slimmer ; could be less expensive ($50! They shouldve lengthened the pad to easily fit around the heel, so Im docking one star. I, Giorno Giovanna, have purchased this item. I will definitely be buying more products from Jlab. These shoes look great but rubbed blisters in the top of my feet the first time I wore them. I suffer from Achilles tendinopathy which is often quite painful but so far I have not felt the usual nagging pain in my ankle. Works with my grandson?s iPhone 7. 85 transfer with eye-popping color and is a DVD-R which Amazon has at a good price. The product is a bit small in the sizing.