I wear them to school. I will say they are a lot stronger than they look, which is perfect for backpacksOverall I would highly recommend them to a friend, definitely 5 stars! In conclusion, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! I had misplaced my earbuds that came with my iPhone so I ordered these. The top part falls off Very solid for what it is. Since I?ve never had any waist beads before I can?t honestly say that the elastic that was used is cheap or not, but I?m definitely either going to make my own or purchase some the African shop the next time. I used them for a work from home interview with U-Haul. -The mid-range can be a little muddy at times, but nothing too troubling. Its a hard terrain so I needed good walking boots.