Felt he would just give it more time as he?s worn this brand before and LOVES them. I love that they have no strings to tuck in too and just enough stretch. Never had an issue. Simply rinse off & they are good as new! You will have to rewrap if its on wrong. Color is grey not black. ive got numerous mics, studio headphones, bluetooth headphones and the best ones areSennheiserYou will be happy Nothing like having a million cords charging all your products for use the next day. The old one was more of a strong sweet pleasant smell but the new one had more of a earthy tone overpowering the sweetness if you catch my drift. Neon Blue Y-Shaped strap is the MAIN REASON that I choose this unique Emporio Armani slipper (Not Black Y-Shaped Strap).