This pair seemed oddly made. The wire rotates in the plug, which leads to very annoying moments where the boom mic swings around, either away from or into your mouth; it takes a little practice and maybe a rubber band to keep it just right. I havent been able to afford a new pair yet so I kept them for 3 months total and they have completely imploaded. this item met or even exceeded expectations. The one with the money symbol that people speak of in these reviews obviously refers to placing family/the lives of our children OVER money (family over money). And, the sound was full of static. The shoes were comfortable and did not crowd my toes. If you go with the XB43, youre getting an incredible speaker thats able to travel and withstand the elements. Highly recommended to anyone looking for an amazing-sounding, non-fatiguing, beautiful well-built headphone. Meglio una taglia più grande altrimenti il sandalo va un po piccolo.