Yeah, Im an electrical engineer. I just wanted the headphones, but the sleep mask helps as well. I do not think a smaller size would have helped. But its not just a book for horse people! If you buy these shoes you will not regret it at all. Yes, you can go outside to get the newspaper, but the outside leather does stain easily. I ordered a size 13 sandal. This piece is inexpensive and can completely change a random wall in a small walkway, like we have. Think it will be perfect in my diaper bag! The strings are purely decorative not functional at all.