He also liked that when they got wet his foot didnt slide right off or make the squishy sounds when he walked. Flimsy plastic. 5 per year of service (basically $1 per month) is not a bad price for a comfortable, good sounding headset. The product itself is top notch. Very underwhelmed, they look like they cost me £1 not £7. Amazon tells me that I purchased these August 2013, and I have been wearing them pretty much everyday since receiving them. Very nice material, will use it at the gym tomorrow. I use them as a night shirt. The mic also works while plugged in, which is great. If you care about the finish of your bikes you should probably transport them in a different manner or use tape or some other protective material to protect against rubbing.