Its rubber just like the regular clogs. These seem like theyd be comfortable if they fit. Off is just like the standard in-ear headphones, but with the hollow air sound when no music is playingTransparency mode. I will throw away my old PJs and purchase from Real Essentials from now on. He needs two people to help him to walk. Great buy if you want mesh and memory foam. Once these are on my ears, they are decently secure. They have held up to my use, but i dont really take them anywhere - so i dont know how long they would last if youre shoving them in a back pack and taking them everywhere. The only difference is the sole, which is still way better than any other brand that isn?t ugg. 80 holes.