This is not the way this tour really looked! So after going to a local shoe store and trying every shoe they had I ended up liking these the best. Finally comfortable breaking a sweat with my Beats on during my workouts again :) I also highly suggest ordering these on etsy or facebook marketplace to support a local craftsman as waist beads are an african tradition and hold a lot more value and meaning that what meets the eye on amazon. I am so glad that there are styles out there that help medically challenged people but it doesnt look like medical shoes. If you have never worked with spray foam. The shorter bar goes in the back and make sure the bars are 100% into the plastic grooves. Compared to my new pair? Theyve GREATLY improved on the sound. Have worn these for 20 hours straight with comfort, no back pain. I used these to help keep my Jlab air icon ear buds in place.