Given how expensive the product is and how easy it is to add these features, Bose should do it. experimented with different positions but preferred it as the close mike near where the fretboard joins the body and pointed at the hole with the omni-directional functioning more as a room mike set about 12 to 18 inches back. When I tied them similarly to the model photo, they stayed in place pretty well, but Ill probably will use baby safety pins hidden in the ties just to be absolutely sure they dont come undone. It was "renewed" however I think the next time my husband buys something similar, we will get it brand new. The color is really pretty and they fit and feel great on the court, ho×ever after only a few weeks of wearing them about twice weekly, I already see signs of the logo on topof the shoe cracking. The kickstand seems to be made of metal and the foot of rubber like mentioned in the description; it feels pretty solid and sturdy. These are really soft and comfortable for the most part. The sole of this shoe is of poor quality and bad design. What more can you ask for? Now theyre just expensive house shoes.