Extremely soft and comfortable ear plugs! I've tried a few other earplugs off of Amazon, all around the same price range of about $7-12. Most of them have felt too large or stiff, making it difficult to sleep on my side without waking up the next morning with a little bit of an ache in my ears. This is the third time I've ordered this brand of earplugs and they're definitely a staple for me now. HIGHLIGHTS -Soft and comfortable -Slightly smaller than other brands, adding to the comfort factor -Stay in place all through the night -Block out/reduce sound effectively (does well against my cat meowing like crazy in the middle of the night, and helps drown out the sound of grass mowing when my apartment complex is doing regular trimmings etc.) -As durable as one might expect from a pair of reusable earplugs. Each pair has lasted me about a year or so before starting to show any kind of deformation or discoloration. -Amazing for side sleeping, as the plugs use little tabs at the end instead of elongating the handle/tubular bit like most earplugs. Other brands suggest cutting off the ends to reduce discomfort, but it can be easy to cut too much. These earplugs come perfectly ready to go! NEGATIVES -The metal screw-top carrying/travel case feels unnecessary -Only comes with one plastic snap-closure case (instead of the metal travel case, I think having two more of these plastic style cases would be more useful for the additional pairs of earplugs) -Because the earplugs are softer and slightly smaller, they may not work for someone with larger ears and/or may not be as effective for blocking sound out compared to larger/firmer earplugs. OTHER THOUGHTS -I think offering a version of this product that comes in 3 different colored pairs of earplugs would be helpful in the case of someone ordering this item to divvy up with other people. I ended up ordering a set of Black and Pink separately so that me and my boyfriend wouldn't get confused and mix up the earplugs. Read more
They work and are comfortable! I have severe chronic pain (fibromyalgia, among other diagnoses), and am hypersensitive to everything. I was so happy when I was able to take a nap in these when staying at a hotel. I am a side sleeper who tosses and turns a lot (due to said pain issues), and ear buds love to fall out of my ear canals. The design of these is perfect - no poking, no falling out, no pressure. I could feel them in, of course, and maybe I'd have sensitivity issues if I slept in them all night, I don't know. But they were great for a much-needed nap during the daytime. I was able to drown out most ambient noise and sleep soundly. I still can't believe my ears didn't hurt. I'm grateful to other reviewers for helping me choose these! Oh and the carrying case and several pairs of plugs is very convenient, too. Read more
They are somewhat comfortable and block out most background noise. My husband snores really loud and it does not block that or fireworks. Read more
These aren't amazing but they're comfy and they work-ish It makes distance noises less loud Read more
I have a traumatic brain injury and have had long-term issues with noise intolerance. I also have very small ears, sensitive skin and a petite face. I’m a side sleeper, as well. Most earplugs are too big for me and fall out. They also irritate my skin. Not these!! I’ve bought nearly every kind of earplugs, at different price points. These are the absolute best and they are a great buy because you get 3 sets in a package, a cord, a storage container and a hanger that attaches to the holder. Someone mentioned they are “flimsy”, in my opinion, they are very soft, flexible material that forms to your ear but springs back to its original shape once you take them out. They are high quality. The best parts are that they don’t have that hard “stem”, it’s a soft bendable one to pull it out with, so you can lay on your side without your head hurting behind your ears, as I said, they come with a cord that is detachable, I use it at nighttime but if I wear them in public, I don’t use the cord. They have an awesome metal case that you can attach to anything. My goal is to have a pair on every purse, tote, and wallet I own! If you get the white or pink ones they are virtually unnoticeable. They really block sound so in public sometimes I only use one. Don’t want anyone sneaking up behind me! :) I highly recommend these! They’ve definitely improved my quality of sleep and everyday life. Read more
I've been searching around for ear plugs I can sleep in that are comfortable. I bought these because they looked like they would be comfortable enough to sleep in while being a side sleeper. Reasonably comfortable enough once they were in for a couple minutes and I'm able to sleep in them for most of the night, but I do take them out after about 4-6 hours of sleeping in them. These are much better at noise reduction than foam plugs by a massive factor. I live in an apartment and "Thumper" who lives above me is all heels. It blocks out most of their walking around enough to sleep in. I also used these on a recent three day cruise and it worked and blocked out about 97% of all noises while trying to sleep. I will say that reduces conversation levels around you, but does not cancel noise in the immediate area as it only reduces noises 33db. Not sure how it would work with someone who snores loudly. I don't think I'll find plugs more comfortable than these for noise reduction that I can sleep in. Read more
these are useless. i could still hear my partner scratch his head across the room with these in. i like a different variety from this brand that has a separate silicon insert in the center, so i'll stick with those. Read more
