This book is a very enjoyable read for anyone interested in the subject. The first thing I noticed was how much lighter this pair was to my last. The good think comparing to regular stands is that the pedals are not catching the stand while turning so you can continusly turn them backwards. After weekly phone calls and attempting to speak with a non native speaker every time, Ive given up and will be forced to purchase another pair from a different manufacturer. These support that feature. This thing is one sturdy metal piece, no assembly required. The plush fuzzy part of the slippers is not as large and full as pictured. Perfect socks for size 13 wider foot with high in-step also a great personal speaker that is loud enough for a small gathering. It used to take me a while (maybe as much as a month) to actually break in a new pair of Teva flip flops.