After the trip the top carrier looks as good as new, my friend wants one now. When you listen to them the vocals are at the front but not in your face. I never had the much-lauded "original" Adilettes but these are stellar. 5mm stereo jack (on the sound bar) and then select AUX for the input. Immediately was blown away by how they fit into my ear seamlessly. A little annoying to have to wiggle your foot every time into these flip flops but it couldve been the way it was packed and with a little wear it might mold into shape creating a wider opening for your foot to slip into. Air chambers do provide a nice cushion between your load and your rooftop (it?ll work on glass tops as well ? big plus! Wouldnt power on right out of the box. Overall though, I think these shoes for the soles most of all, and then secondarily because of the canvas upper material. This is the second summer that my 2.