These are so soft and comfortable! I think people believe one mic sounds better than another simply because they heard it with more gain, or with the amount of their preference of proximity effect. Well, except that I have more than 12 pair of shoes)Since it stacks upwards, just assume youll free up shoe space by 50%. I am that serious about this product. I really like these shoes I am so sad now! I used the glue that came with the product instead of drilling into tile. I was a little worried buying rubber shoes because Ive had ones that cut into the skin before (remember Jellys 90s kids! Mind you, I live in a small cottage with a very tiny laundry room so I have no where to hang my clothes that can?t go in the dryer so for that reason this product was perfect for me! They are super legit and gorge! I?m meh on these.