Summers not even here yet! As they got worn in I tightened just slightly. I come from the Bose world and I really think Bowers nailed the fine details with an added soundstage that is unrivaled by its competition. It is incredibly comfortable, really really comfortable, but not the best choice to wear after swimming or beach shoes. The sole of the shoe is farely solid. Nothing wrong with product. However, just be aware of the sizing. The sole is painted and looks cheap but I cant expect much more for the price I paid. I use it for one kayak. And since we already own quite a few of them I wanted an SMT-1500 based external pack solution.