We love Stride Rite! Plus side one of the kids liked them lol. I cant hear it with the slightest of music playing. My shoes are 7 1/2 so it should be borne in mind that shoes will overshoot the width of the actual horizontal shelves. Finally, all the shoes and boots are organized and have their own home. The audio, while not being customizable, is pretty good out of the box. I do not have a lot hanging on them. Buds are magnetically grabbed from ur fingers and lock in place well. It was easy to set up, is easy to use, and is a great way to get to ride your bike in the winter. It would have been nice if this was stated in the info on this site, or if a previous reviewer had mentioned it.