Even the aspects that remain hidden should be done beautifully - a great carpenter isnt going to use lousy wood for the back of a cabinet just because it isnt seen (how many CEOs behave like that as opposed to finding cost-cuts?). Amazing product, turned up scratched! He loves them too which is a plus! As well, unlike some other reviews, I found that the shoe was too loose/large (I went up half a size, but even so, it is due to the design), and find it often slipping off. I bought the Command Sticky Nail Wire Back Hangers specifically for two medium sized frames (approx 18"x18"). I mainly use this as a wet brush in the shower as opposed to a dry brush. Not a ton of foot bed padding, but enough. However, I believe this is my own fault due to keeping these in a small bag or in a compartment with the hard Airpod case--I believe the case hit the ear clips while in transport and caused them to break. I was shocked to see the back of it is two long pieces of not really hard cardboard. Only REAL studio monitors do.