They dont feel like that super cheap foam and they have a rubber bottom layer. These boots are very comfortable with ample arch support and seem to be waterproof so far. My Mountain bike is hard to insert into the grips. I ordered the ginger ones and they are a mustard yellow, but just want I wanted and needed. So far, it looks very well suited for the purpose. you cant really be sure the light is on inside2. Everything you need is on the mic with absolutely no need for software to controll settings. I?ll let the pictures speak for itself. I find them more comfortable than the bonded leather pads because those tend to heat up more and cause sweaty ears whereas these dont. I have been listening to music with the AD900x and I am very happy with the way it sounds also.