I ordered this item because I live in a small apartment and didnt have much kitchen cabinet space. It is easier to tell the difference after using it for so long now. They look really cute, and I love the variety of colors available. I havent tried the leather ones, because I like the flexibility the woven straps give me to be in the ocean, or dirt or anywhere and wash and dry quickly without worrying about damaging the sandal, as is usually the case with leather. (My previous set was *extremely* difficult to connect to the charging case. The clarity was like I was sitting on the third row. Like other reviewers have noted, the sound quality is quite good, but the bass can be boomy depending on your input source. That is why I down rated the ease of installation. Sound quality excellent and while the battery lasts for quite a while it would always be nice if it lasted longer. would recommend if you open your cars!