New slippers do not have a big rubber smell, I bought 7 size, after putting on socks, the feeling is a bit big, but do not affect normal walk, it is along with the foot . Then reassemble all 3 pieces at each of the 4 mounting points as you try to attach it to your car. The satellite speakers are so small and as my daughter called them, "cute". Seem to be good quality that will last for reasonably long time. They are not her everyday shoes but they are durable and they fit her feet well. Even on the smallest setting the headband portion is a bit too big for me, but I expect that with everything I buy. Everyone I heard blamed the affordability of the holster, but there is no way I am paying $100 bucks to holster a $280 gun. Thanks for listening to my experience - hope yours is better! Officially my new summer sandals :) They even look good. As described.