inputs.text: solid - case fit snap front ipod edges extend top bottom 12mm order provide protection sides curved providing protection screen area back clip still exposed allowing spring clip full traveli liked sturdy feel case opposed flimsy rubber available vendors provides solid feel slight texture protect day day wear tear well provide good grip heldthe tradeoff slightly difficult access volume lock button since case makes slightly recessed however sliding case towards headphone end would expose buttons dont mind current setup believe provide decent protection fall havent tested yet access controls via headphones volume next songfor price bucks product worth cost would recommend