There is a real thick insole, which would make these perfect loafers, for wearing on hot summer days, around the beach, doing lots of walking, at some amwifiusement park where you would have to worry about tennis shoes getting wet, etc. and fits like a glove! This mic delivers superb low noise and a crisp evenness whether you use it as an instrument or vocal mic. ) of the sole. However, thats beyond the warranty return date allowable, so all I know to do at this point is leave a negative review. will keep you posted. I also have to take it off the bottom in order for my AirPods to charge on my conductive charger, which is a pain. I just ordered 2 more for my husband and son. Let me propose a scenario Samsung apparently never considered: A user has both a smartphone AND a computer. Also the volume will automatically turn itself down to zero without notice or action taken from the user.