The cord is a little stiff, which is understandable with all the insulation on the wires. Straps are the only reason I cant give them 5 stars. I was looking for a similar amount of cushion, but there isnt much. Im so glad I did because right after my son started wearing these I noticed he had a growth spurt and was all the way to the edges of the shoe. ?????? Great quality and they last. Tribit is a great up and coming audio brand and their customer service is outstanding. The shoes looks great, fits very well. The backs dug in a bit. All-in-all, I?m very pleased.