It gives a near shave, and doesn?t nick you. These are good for the price. However, it was a hit and miss in terms of quality. Additionally these are far superior to any of the AirPods or other wireless earbuds on the market in my opinion. 2 compared to the heavy spring on the TS 2. The sole is not heavy, it does seem thicker on the outer edge of the foot and the back. However, I?m always on the lookout for ANYTHING I can wear without them, as I have no desire to wear socks and sneakers, using the inserts, when it feels like 100 degrees like today. I have used "muscle clamps" originals for years, saw these on Amazon at a ridiculously low price and in PINK. The sound quality is really nice and Im jut very impressed with that as well. The day I bought it I literally had it on for 30 minutes while running errands and next thing you know, it popped off of my watch and was no where to be found.