This is my second pair, I walked all over Italy with no issues I can hear my friends clearly and they can hear me clearly. These slippers are amazing-super supportive arch and deep heel cup. I was worried about fire risk based on some other reviews. Bottom line: any time your wife thanks you three times for a gift, you done good. I checked around at various options and some people said you can buy them without the plastic attachment rings, but they are easily broken, so I bought them complete with the rings. I am still trying to find the right pair of ear buds. Noise isolation is excellent as I mentioned. I was a little mad about the price but I didn’t want to wait until next month until brand new AirPod pro’s were in stock, and these came in good condition too. Its comfortable, has a waist that you can cinch and pockets on both sides!