Just an FYI The wires to the side speakers are definitely thicker than average. yet the sole is stiffer than the previous ones that I had. The ANC is actually quite noticeable, and blocks out my washing machine and dryer sounds well. Amazon is getting where you have to pay for shipping, unless you take to a UPS center, even withAmazon Prime. They do run slightly large, so I?m glad I didn?t get the large. With that in mind, I ordered large, even though I wear 8, a medium (which here is 7-8), So these do run true to size, and the large is bigger than I need. Everything I have bought has been very good quality. Maybe a wider style. This has to do with the factory machine mold.