Once the mic is in, proceed to pull the string back to its original place. There are a couple of mule styles left with the hard soles, but I needed something somewhat dressy, and they are not. The straps on the top are adjustable which is great! Started a match on modern warfare with these and i was amazed at the difference. It looked good and I went about my business. If you prefer a stiff sole or just want a pair of slippers to have on while sitting around, these may work for you. My cat sleeps on the shoes on the top, so despite her weight and having knocked it over several times, this shoe rack shows no sign of giving out. I own three UE Boom speakers, but i purchased two of them brand new. This dress is not lined and the fabric looks on the cheaper side. Also, the insole for the black/rose is a harder rubber while the magnet/hot coral insole is cushy rubber.