They did get a little warm, but most oe headphones do that to me. Theyre comfortable and seem durable. It is not all that noticeable until comparing the original and replacement pads side by side. I LOVE THESE SLIPPERS, THEY ARE SUPER COMFY AND TRUE TO SIZE SO THEY FIT PERFECTLY. All in all Id say Xiaomi holds its own against Samsung. They are so easy to slip on and off, and do not slop in spite of my feet being on the narrow side. The foam inserts look like they will wear out easily. The sound wasnt as clear or noise canceling and the was horrible. While they did feel uncomfortable after longer gaming sessions, the sound makes me continue my search for quality sound for a relatively similar price. If you dont compress the foam plugs before inserting they will hurt your ear.