I tried wearing thicker socks to cushion the back of my foot a bit better but absolutely nothing would work. This does not work at all for me; I have to factory reset the headphones each time I want to pair to a different device (Ive tried to connect to a phone, tablet, and computer; I can only connect to one at a time)- Uncomfortable to wear around the neckI cannot yet confidently comment on:- Long term durability (so far so good)- Comfort (right now, MW60 feel less comfortable, but MW60 are fresh while MH40 have been worn-in for a year)- Bluetooth vs wired sound quality comparison (they sound the same Because of the long wire I can sit anywhere I want And on top of that, the delivery was very fast. What were they thinking? A mic mute button would be really useful - allowing you to walk away from the PC to the window whilst being able to control the mic would have been a great addition. These are incredibly comfortable sandals and great for walking. Im glad I did, because it took some experimenting to get it optimized. As others have noted, the buckle can be a little tricky, but I think you can master it after a couple of tries--fasten them in good lighting so you can see what youre actually doing. There are only two negatives: The top has some cloth in it, which I like, but it you get them wet, they wont dry immediately. The tension brake doesnt do a thing, whether its 0 or 8. Just as good as beats if not better!