Even with this in-place, I still get occasional jaw pain because the earpads curve inwards towards my jaw instead of just being straight. For me? No way. Way more than expected. if thats not important to you - theyre good. It would be nice to have a bit more cushion in the insole. Yes, it is expensive but well worth it. They cushion every step and are highly practical for use in wet areas. Theres nothing quite like having to mess with a previously-working Bluetooth marriage just before starting your workout, or dealing with battery issues. The only downside is, being a true studio headphone, they will show up any faults in the recording or your hi fi chain. I only wish it wasnt so banged up.