How annoying! Regardless, I would still buy another if needed. I have a wide-dish feet (US size wear 7. For Tech. I cant believe how little this device costs and how great it works! There is one single long screw to hold the clamps together, ended off with a plastic cap, this ideally should be metal as well, but once again, pricewise I can see why its not perfect. only thing is that it heats up a little bit and the earspoon blocks the view sometimes. This is a pretty nifty charger that can charge up to 3 devices at the same time. I have worn Tide Posts for several years and find them great for my wide feet with bunions and plantar fasciitis. I got these shoes yesterday (black, size 7).