I went for aesthetics, next time I will buy practical. Not a deal breaker and still highly recommend. Just writing a rare review on these . Not pleased at all that I wasted my money on these. Good for what youd expect but also a bit overpriced for what you get- especially for being a single ear piece. mine came damaged from the factory. Theyre not very comfortable either, definitely too tight on my ears after even fairly short sessions. The crossbars are strong and look good. they are everything I hoped they would be- the perfect sandal. Also, the instructions are HORRIBLE.