My last set only died because of the cord, this set will be far more durable. I have decided to purchase this set after my shoulder injury. At least they have no tag under the sole (smart design) and very comfortable. When I came across these I bit the bullet and paid the $30. You have to have the thing plugged in so it can work. I don?t recommend using it for shoes with skinny heels though because the holes are just wide enough for the heels to drop through. I?ll continue to use it, but I might have to resort to some double stick tape to keep the top on, which is not really what I want on my AirPods Pro case. Plugged into Astro Gaming headset, mic output did not come through. It?s also easier to store. Right out of the package, Ive been wearing it pretty much all day, and don?t even know I have it on.