Exactly what we were looking for, without the dealership price. No cut. - but it in NO way interferes with listening. These flip flops are WAY more heavy duty than I expected, and they do fit smaller than the average size. They are so gorgeous and I love how they fit me ?? It is compact and sturdy for what it is. The unit does come with both a hard bracket and a Velcro adhesive patch. When it was attempted to be used it will not work. I can easily pause my music while run, it?s just one tap. Is a little bit of a reach for me(510") to put my on my kayaks on my SUV.