I have an issue with one of my big toes and these sandals put absolutely no pressure on my toes. I have a few pair of Ugg boots Which I love. up to a year. Absent that I would have likely returned them. Details:Sound quality: Noise cancelling is on par with the sony and bose. These shoes hurt your feet and they get worn out really easily. The shoes I just received, same size, are too big. With only one ear piece it is hard to judge noise cancelling ability. After a month of use these things look like they had been dragged across the spines of a Saguaro cactus. It seems to protect the device completely.