However, that is preferable to me over having in-ear headphones. My 10 year old loves these and has been using UA flip flops for forever. I found out this is the brand many nurses wear and now I know why. I normally wear size 9 shoes. I had the flat utility bench first and added this one. Great product and great value! This looks is real life like a top quality item, and is quite functional. They are very comfortable and get softer after laundering. I find that when these are in sight Im more liberal at using them and Ive even started spicing my salad ingredients when preparing them! I am very satisfied ??