The mesh like shelving is not smooth across the length of the shelf - it is rigid which is perfect for shoes, but if using for another purpose your items will not stand on the shelf without some sort of liner underneath to balance them. I have no idea the terms of these things so thats the best way I can describe it. I highly recommend getting this if your cable is acting up. The only small little nitpick I have about this headset is how often I bump the volume dial when putting the headset on and taking it off and/or anytime I need to scratch an itch in my ear, but thats an easy fix to just set the volume again. The tops still looked slumped down when wearing because my feet didn’t even begin to fill them in. They sound AMAZING. not a lot and no problem for me, I just tightened the Velcro strap and it was gone. My other complaint is that the flat piece that goes against the wall above the doorframe could discolor your wall. It is the most balanced headphone that V-Moda has produced. There is a slight separation between the top and side construction.