The comb has a really pleasant wood smell now, and more importantly, it can detangle my fine hair much better and more gently than plastic combs or brushes. $40 for this when there are others selling the same size and quality for $20 or less? Tough to justify this purchase unless you REALLY love the design and must have it. Lacking a bit in the bass department, and REALLY rich and piercing highs with the EQ off. I have owned 4 pairs in 25 years. BUT Im going to add them to my collection :) Got a feeling they will be my go to sandals for this summer. Got dirty very quickly as they are white. They didn?t need to be broken in either. It does not really bounce. , luckily Aramex handles my shipments so they added an extra thick plastic envelop and it arrived with no tears, stains or any problems. I liked it very much??