Dont do it. No issues and super cute. The wire included is also quite tough. The only shoes I can wear are Cobb Hill( Rockport) These shoes are very comfortable with an arch support & just the right heel height. Its easy to charge and even has a handle for portability. Bose has a specific proprietary bud cover that has a hard plastic core which is the reason for the uncomfortable feel. The mechanisms to raise and lower the bars are easy and efficient to use. VERY poor quality. I am far and away happy, happy, happy with these! Hopefully they will bring back that classic option.