Updating my original review. With Christmas just around the corner I might order another pair very soon. Loose enough to wear with warm socks so you really can just slip them on regardless of how prepared you are. No one looking at it from more than a foot away will know it is there. Pas de commentaire désagréable Don?t go just by the picture . And they make a nice old-man flopping and shuffling sound as befits someone of my station. I definitely would recommend these for anyone looking for a good set of earphones. The only thing I?m thankful for is that the defect was obvious as soon as I put them on, instead of a few hours later at the event. Holy cow!