The elastic goring allows me to easily slide my foot in without hurting my arthritic thumbs or toes. So usually I don?t wear any earrings , but this time I tried and my ears were fine. Cant totally review due to non-functioning earbuds. Mind you I have a glass desk and most mousepads will sit still. Bought granddaughters each a pair. Plus, they sound great and keep out the outside noise really well. Great product, but being woken up to a guttural ?scream? is. I bought an XL (5?4? &. Not at all what I was expecting, its a two piece case with an adhesive top, and the adhesive didnt even stay on, I followed proper procedure by cleaning the surface and applying pressure, then left it alone for awhile, and it came right off, not only that but once the pods are in theyre nearly impossible to get out. Great shoe Great Price ? Really poor return policy.