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. It is therefore recommended to purchase a more expensive bike trainer that will offer you resistance training. I know, you can quit laughing now. This is a straightforward camera. If theyre listed for that much or more, just wait until the price decreases again. The toe band held my front foot. That is super disappointing, but I needed one so badly that were using it anyway. They are very comfortable too. Since the ball isn?t so enormous, it?s easy to just shove the entire thing into your pocket. - Comfort.