The uppers are made of something like wet suit material and bound with bungee cord. Some wireless earbuds still have a wire connecting the two earpieces, which can be annoying and get caught on collars, etc. , the mic is a little far away and the coverall of the ears feels like plastics but overall its a good headset for people needing a headset thats not too much pricey. During assembly you can choose to face them inwards or outwards depending on your needs. One that can give you a bit of soul with that sound and dig almost as deep as you would like. They are made of this velour material that is so irritating to the skin. Lets go over the pros and cons. Very comfy and versatile The 7 was too small but the 8 is too large for it to fit snug enough to walk without shuffling my feet. Do not buy these