That?s not all that big a hurdle but when you add in that it doesn?t charge my iPhone all that quickly, it looses a little luster. They include touch controls that you get with more pricey earbuds. I did not find if there is any difference in the quality between this alternative and the original pads from Sony. I had to have bandages applied from a first aid kit from the staff and fill out a form. Once the road was so bad that the towels fell down but the rack held up fine. However, the sizing is a bit off. I have been using them for IT Band rehab for the past few months, starting with the lowest resistance. The usb outlets are great for your celphones and tablets. Otimo These slippers are the best.