Lift by the bottom of the bag and dont try to lift with the straps. but this particular model is not comfortable for me. I ordered a size 9 for my toddler. In-ear ergonomics: also good. With good production values and a great supporting cast, it emerges as an adequate entry in the Eurospy genre. Not taking to much space, I can keep all my spices in one spot and move them out from my kitchen cabinet. I was just getting sick of the cord. I own Rothys, so I compared them, and these are really good. Honestly, I am amazed that the audio sounds as good as it does considering the price of these headphones. I wear these types of thong sandals all the time and never have a problem so it is definitely the material.