They are quite soft and flexible, which makes them comfortable, but I dont think they would be rigid enough for the kind of yard work and gardening I do. That means that everything I hear in my ears seems to be coming from the left. They care if your happy with your purchase and that makes it one of my best purchases at Amazon! I have found with these electronics, many of them are discontinued. I got the Sanded Purple/Dark Grey-amethyst Tint shoes, and Im not really seeing any purple. For the price, you get your moneys worth and very comfortable to use. Perfect for toms and decent on snare. The insole is sewn to the side of the slipper leaving a hard roll around the insole. all day inside and moderately outside around the driveway/porch/deck. I also love that we can write the subjects on the labels about each pocket.