No cords to get tangled to. They are sending me replacements for all three headphones I bought over the last 2 years. No padding, very wide but short. My husband has a somewhat wide foot and a low arch which makes it tough to find a comfortable shoe. It does a really great job in this core role. The wire they are connected to is very thin as well so they wont get tangled or snag on anything and sturdy enough to not feel like they will snap. If you want to use it outside, I do not recommend these. Very cute hat and good quality! ⁃ The ‘around the neck’ cord connecting the left and right earphones is long enough to wrap around the runner’s neck area but not too long in order to flap. Very handy feature though!