TLDR; Really great! They stay in, last longer than other brands, and they're very comfortable. They do not block out all sound and that's an unrealistic expectation. I occasionally have to get my partner to roll onto his stomach if the snoring is bad, but they help to block out enough volume which makes it easier for me to fall asleep. I love these and will be definitely order again if there's no issues. My partner saws logs and I'm a very light sleeper, so I've tried many different earplugs: •The foam ones often felt out throughout the night which meant a lot of nights of suddenly being woken up by his snoring. They also really irritated my ears, no matter the brand. I got tired of having itchy and slightly sore ears. •The plastic ones hurt and also didn't stag in. Same goes for the reusable rubber kind. I tried this style of earplug about a month or so ago and loooooved it. I was buying Target's "Up & Up" brand of moldable earplugs and they worked great! I ran out and thought I'd give this brand a shot and I'm super happy I did! 1. They are softer than Target's brand. They also don't get dry out as easily, making them more comfortable in the long run. 2. They definitely are bigger and fit better in my ears. I have big ears so I haven't tried cutting them in half to make a pair out of one plug, though I probably could get away with it because of their size. 3. They stay in! I'm on my second pair and haven't woken up from them having fallen out. I wore the first pair for maybe 5 days, which is probably longer than I'm supposed to, but I haven't had any irritation thus far. Things to keep in mind when buying earplugs: • They will never block out all sound. That's an unrealistic expectation and will only lead to disappointment. BUT, they block out enough sound that I am able to fall asleep. I can talk with my partner with them in if he's talking at a higher volume, otherwise I can't tell what he's saying and can barely hear him. • No earplug is 100% reusable, including the soft rubbery ones that are similar to earbuds. You would have to meticulously wash those very often and even then there comes a point when they'll need replaced. • I make sure to clean my ears before using these. I think that's partly why I was able to use one pair for 5 or so days. Cleaner hygiene = cleaner earplugs = more use. Shocking! ;P • I haven't used these long enough to comment on whether or not they'll irritate my skin. They might irritate yours as with any other product that comes in contact with skin. That's solely dependent on your skin and body. Reduce, reuse, recycle: REDUCE: This is first in the phrase because it's the most environmentally friendly one can do. Because they're big enough for some people to cut in half, the longevity not only saves money but is more environmentally friendly. REUSE: Again, these plugs can be used more than once which is great. I wouldn't use one pair for a long time but they definitely are not a single-use product. RECYCLE: The plastic case if comes in can be used in so many different ways. It can hold sewing supplies or be used as a small first aid kit, etc. Before you throw it away or even put it in your recycling bin, try to think about what you can store in them which is better than immediately trashing the case. I'm not sure what can be done with the plugs themselves when it's time to retire a pair. But I'm sure there's some way to do so. Give em a shot. Read more
I really like these! They are very comfortable, even for side-sleepers, and they stay put all night long (was sick of foam plugs always falling out halfway through the night). I find they effectively block out enough noise so that I can stay asleep (I need them for loud roommates late at night and early morning). Some sound definitely still comes through, but they mute it enough so that it doesn't startle me awake, and I have been sleeping better since switching to these. (Note - they are huge, and I've been splitting each one in half which works great - so if you have small/average ears you actually get twice as many as the package states) Read more
Tried these for a metal music festival and was very impressed. I have sensory issues on top of needing to preserve my hearing, and I have a rough time because I HATE the feeling of putting something in my ear, into the canal. Most earplugs on the market work that way. These mold to fit in the shell of your ear to make a seal without putting it into the canal. These were very effective, cutting down the sheer amount of noise of a metal festival, but I could hear the music and my friend when he talked to me just fine. I've heard they can be difficult to fit, but for me it was incredibly simple. The thing to remember is to make sure your hands and ears are clean and not oily when you put them in. The plugs mold to your ear then stick to your skin. I wore these for about 7 hours straight without much issue. They shift a bit when your face is moving and when we left I was REALLY ready to take them out, but you can adjust them when needed and it's worth it to keep from going deaf early. Read more
I bought these for a recent trip where I knew it would be hard to sleep due to hearing other guests. I bought these after reading some reviews and I loved them! They did an amazing job canceling noise. They do not go into your ear canal but create a seal over the canal. They were super comfortable to sleep in and never bothered me. The only thing that I didn't like was that my hair would stick in them, as other people also mentioned in their reviews. You just have to carefully remove the hairs so as not to rip them out, but they come out easily. I am so happy with these, they will be my new favorite travel accessory! If you are on the fence, try them out. They are a great price, you get multiple sets and I was very happy with mine. Read more
These work fairly well. They are fairly comfortable. My only complaint is that if it is really warm they would make my ears sweat and then they would pop out. It did dampen noise when it stays in. They do collect dust and hair because they are sticky so take good care to put them away when not in use. I could use one and break it in half for both my ears. Read more
I'm so grateful for these earplugs. I never write Amazon reviews but I couldn't not say something about this product. I have a chronic illness and have had chronic insomnia for years. Despite the many sedatives I take, I was waking every night at every noise -- garbage truck, car starting, bus pulling up to a stop by my apartment, my neighbour's gate squeaking open and closed, dog bark, and on and on, noise constantly shattering my sleep. I have been increasingly desperate for an uninterrupted night. I started using these earplugs a couple of weeks ago and I haven't woken up once. The seal they create is very effective at blocking sounds, such that I can't even hear my air conditioner humming, and they stay in place all night. They're remarkably comfortable, much more comfortable than traditional earplugs, much better at staying in place, and much more effective at blocking sound. If you have sleep issues like mine I definitely recommend giving this product a shot. Read more
