The sandals have good cushion but overall the straps do not remain supportive. However, I think this is a purposeful design choice by Beats and dont think its a reason to worry. I have RA and my toes and balls of my feet need all the help they can get. i will go to make a call for work and only the right ear bud will have any sound. It’s the kind of dress quality you might get at H&M. Ordered those after some reviews on youtube for budget headset, works absolutely fine happy with it. I love treble as much as bass but theres too much treble without mid range. They look great with anything I’m wearing, dressed up or dressed down- sun dresses bathing suits, shorts, jeans- anything-they go with everything, and they can be worn all day long. Going from a large to a small should be a pretty drastic change. I was amazed that I finally found earbud cushions that fit.