They help me so much. It took me awhile to get used to it but ultimately worked out. Its not enough to make me want to return them. They fit perfectly to size and fantastic price! These shoes are exactly what I was looking for - a basic pair of flats to wear at work everyday. After reading the reviews I purchased an 8, and they fit fine length wise. Lots of bass and a good dynamic range rather than a flat sound so common in many headphones. The quality of the shoe is good and meets what they were purchased for. Not sure why it?s designed that way. I have it attached to the hitch of my pickup truck and we usually only travel about 10 miles to where we ride.