So far it’s been lasting years already. The bars went ALL the way onto the brackets. Bought this one without expect much since Chinese manufactured clothes always have some negative points but omg. When you combine this with the extended range and louder ring tone, Ive put them on everything valuable now! The hooks keep them in my ear from falling out and never had an issue with them in that regard. (No issues with the wrist-band and Ive used it quite a bit - same construction, just a different size band). I returned and got the 11w and it wasn’t perfect but much better. Definitely thumbs up. I saw another review stating that these sandals are hard to keep clean, but I dont foresee any issues in washing them once in a while and letting them air dry to prevent the black toe prints from forming, but we shall see. No rubbing against the toes, etc.