If you push it up it become very crackly very quickly so you cannot get near any decent music listening volumes. Like the original, it blocks outside sound more than the average IEM. That disables all the (special features) eq and sound enhancements. Bike hangs at about a 15 degree angle off the wall by one of the pedals on the goofy-looking, but very strong hanger bracket. My granddaughter is very picky about her shoes and requires all 3 of those standards. So with that, I do recommend if you are a half size to size down so they are snug, otherwise the sock like ability to keep stuff out might not work so well. I love how you can still be aware of your surroundings even if listening to music at full volume. Yaas! The cushion is not that great. I am no longer afraid of not finding the key in the room.