Maybe just got a bad chord. Great for walking. Now the one issue I had to tackle, the range. The hooks would also be great for hanging belts, scarfs, ropes and just about anything you want to hang. Their good and comfortable too. Usually sandals with heel straps slip off. The second cable was great, for about a week. Lightweight and seem fairly well built. The material is amazingly soft and very comfortable to wear. Avoid standing on carpets while installing these components.