I like the clear plastic on the toe because it keeps out sand if I end up walking in it (more likely than one might think). Im a size 6- true to size also. I wasnt expecting a lot but was hopeful. I think I will definitely use it with a nice link hooked on it for carrying it outside. She has decided to make Christmas gifts for her family and friends with the kit. NO problem with top fabric being uncomfortable. If you jog 5 miles a day in a warm climate or something physically similar I recommend the squaretrade protection plan. I love that theyre magnetic and such to my phone case thats magnetic so i dont lose them! Shelves are 5 1/2" tall and 3" deep. with both in and the right size ear pad equipped they sound amazing hardly can hear anything and i work in a crazy loud environment so i need only 1 cuz 2 is dangerous lmao3.