It?s too hot here in the summer for the full boots. The 3M tape sticks extremely well. The bass make its present but never overwhelming. These are beautiful and comfortable! Set in Britain in the 1920?s, Verity Bright has mastered the formula of a formidable female detective of this period, a la Miss Phryne Fisher. It would go well with many kitchens or even bathrooms, although I put our two in a pantry. My 88 year old Mum has a Walkman that still plays her tapes. Very well made and great price! very nice product and have a belly, so I ordered the XXXL.