Its helped me not misplace my airpods and prevented the slippery original case from falling out of my pockets. I like the support I get from these boots on long hikes. Even on the other side of the pool! Style. Cheaper is not always better ! Again, great product with good audio and even better background noise blockage but I’m just personally unhappy with how I did not receive my second purchase of this microphone. It was super comfortable which was so important as a first time sleep deprived mom. Some alive. Definitely happy I bought them. I did not use the double face tape that came with it as I felt it might damage or cause a discoloration to the hardwood floor.