They came in what looks to be the original packaging bout they must be refurbished. While the fire department would probably have fits, I got around that by plugging it into a surge protector. The sole is thick and rubbery, so going outside in the wet is no problem. Recommend these buying another pair. This hat is perfect for any outdoor activity as it is lightweight, gives great coverage and the pony tail hole is a bonus. I guess we will have to pay the apple price to get a replacement that works. I?m a little disappointed to say the least. I could see when I gave them to him he did not expect me to have found some he would approve of but he has told me time and again how good they are and he intends to buy more. While they?re not the most attractive, I actually bought them because they aren?t cute. Zusätzlich gibt es noch Dehnseile, die ich um ehrlich zu sein nicht benutze.