The mic is really good. That test made a major difference for me. I think the thong (the piece that slides between your 1st and 2nd tie) of the flip flop is too thick which makes it uncomrfortable while walking. This is my third pair in the last few years. Getting it ON my steering wheel was a bit of a fight, but I got it on after struggling for a hot minute. Failed again Rockport, not falling for your shenanigans again. I live in FL where I can wear these all year, so I do plan on owning all colors. I will never use the extra hooks and mounting hardware. Maybe the packaging was not as "tight" as needed or they were damaged before packaging. Wobbles a lot and did not provide a clean cut.