Look nice and work well
Sometimes I am at events where I really want to wear earplugs, but it just wouldn't "look nice" or "be appropriate." These do the trick! I ordered the rose gold ones, as they don't stand out significantly against my skin tone. They came with 3 sizes each of silicone and foam tips, and I really appreciated being able to try them all and having both types to use based on what I need the plugs for. The foam ones seem to block more sound.<br /><br />These are a little uncomfortable to sleep on, but not the end of the world. If you need total sound blocking for sleep, these are not it, nor are they designed to be.<br /><br />I appreciated the sturdy little storage bag which was included. It's just large enough to hold the loop, a set of foam plugs, and a set of silicone plugs. I keep it in my bag at all times.<br /><br />The silicone tips have a bit of a seam around the circumference as part of production. Parts of the seam aren't trimmed as well and cut the inside of my ears--not enough to bleed, but they do hurt. Unfortunately, it's not sticking out enough that I would be able to trim it myself without cutting the plug. I just put up with it for the few hours I have to wear them. Honestly, I'm a little surprised that the skin on that part of my ear is so fussy. Looking at it, it doesn't look like it would be an issue. Who knew?<br /><br />Also, these are, hands down, the easiest, fastest earplugs to insert I've ever tried. I can discretely slip them in, rather than engaging in the calisthenics usually involved with fitting earplugs.<br /><br />I do recommend these for volume reduction with retained general clarity of sound (musicians may have other opinions!)
Rating: 4 stars