I use w/ my Verizon flip phone w/ hands free talking driving my Big Rig state to state. So while looking for a replacement earbuds on Amazon I saw the sale for battery replacement. At a house party he attends under the mistaken impression that its a gathering of intellectuals he meets the lovely widow Christine Derrick . It was very easy to put together even with the minimal directions provided. They are exactly as pictured and Im going to be ordering a second pair for my mom! :D I up my starts to 3. I am concerned about losing or damaging the original USB charging/connection cable since there seems to be no way to replace it. My 9 year old loves these and wears them everywhere. Only tired easy so far but it might not possible on harder difficulties with how fast the blocks go. Havent had the shoe out in inclement weather so cannot comment on performance in wet or mud.