I love Skechers sandals and flip flops but Ill try to be objective. You have to plug them in amd then connect threw Bluetooth. I originally bought these because my headphones original leather pads were way too warm and I heard that velour is better for cooling. $159 of garbage. Price ($46) seems reasonable for a quality product. - Control the Sound:Theres alot of options on the back of this speaker to play with the sound quality. I often have a hard time with ?peep-toe? type shoes because they always pinch or rub on my toes; however these are PERFECT - zero rubbing. Have also had the case lid open while the lanyard is attached to my pocket hanging from the outside. It would be super useful if youre chatting with your friends while eating something or just listening to music. This is one of first days I have ever done a review.