After seeing reviews of the cheaper versions splitting on the hinge or the lid (top) falling off, I opted for this one which comes with a piece of nano-tape to stick the lid down and it also isnt one mould (the lid isnt attached to the base by a piece of thinner silicone) which was causing splitting problems for the other models. But for $179 I just can?t justify it, the other thing I hate is really how tangled the cable gets. First off this is a Costway carrier not a Goflame. So now I have used them, I cant send them back, so not a good purchase and a very expensive mistakecaroline So far I have nothing negative to include with this review, but I will update both the good and bad as I use these buds. Ive learned that if that put their name on something its going to be of good quality and a good value. ) The faux fur around these gives a very slipper/house shoe look. They are dressy enough to wear with skirts yet work well at the beach or pool. Talla perfecta. I use earbuds for walking, and while I am working.