The base is tight and well defined with absolutely no bleed into the midrange, and the midrange itself is glorious highlighting both male and female vocals. I have many pairs of Yellow Box flip flops/sandals. Not good to feel the potential for going forward into a nosedive for somewhat uncoordinated folks like me! I’m just so sad they don’t last longer! They in fact repel water and have good cushioning. Der Aufdruck klebte nach dem Waschen auch zusammen und ließ sich nicht überall lösen. It is sturdy when loaded with shoes. I was looking forward to having all my shoes organized in my closet. The price is excellent. Seems vertical bike storage options are hard to come by, so I heedlessly bought this one based on brand reputation, although I was wincing at the price and doubtful given the lack of product photos.