I do notice a sensitivity in the ear canal but I have gotten used to it by not pressing on the earbud. I do like these shoes but part of me feels like you are paying for the name. The hook uses adhesive and it was very easy to put in place it. I just wish it came in an 8, I had to go with an 8. For the price it is not bad but uncomfortable around the ears as its not shaped well and is angled in I was able to walk a good twenty+ feet from my chair, through two walls, and there was no loss in audio quality up until it started to cut out completely. Looks pretty durable, has this shoe lace like coating over the wire that makes it feel premium. They’re easy to put on and comfortable and they don’t fall out. So returned and ordered a 12. These work great once the assembly and installation issues were resolved.