these are very good with hiking through the Colorado terrain. But it can also be used for recording. Well, as it adverts, I get nice arch support, and if I am playing with my puppy in the backyard, and I decide to run, they run with me, cushion me, and support my feet. If something isnt right, you cant just ignore it and say "well fix it later" - thats what other companies do! Its a good product. AND it?s stuck onto peg board, very securely. The elevated heel not only eases the pressure on an arch-free foot but it eases some of the pressure from my back. The quality of manufacturing, and comfortable. You sit for a moment. They look great on my kitchen worktops and hold all the herbs and spices I use!