I was very impressed with the quality of all the handles and attachments. These, on the other hand, sound really good and I dont hear the wind as much (only noticeable if I listen for it. The shoes we received were in terrible condition! The upside to the weight is Ive found Nike shoes over the years that are heavier actually last longer. The amount of work gone into making the dress with all its beading and tassels. Anyone expecting "surround sound" from 2 speakers is fooling themselves as it will always just be an emulation. I thought that buying a THULE would sway any concern I might have had over quality, but one of the plastic guide pieces that holds the ratchet strap onto the rack snapped after about a month of usage. I used Snaptoggle anchors (Home Depot, etc. Mine doesnt quite fit into the outlet, maybe its just our apt outlets. I plan on buying a pair of the leather ones soon.