Sometimes you just have to take a chance on a product and hope for the best. These ear muffs have exceeded my expectations. They are soft, comfortable, adjustable, and block out a lot of noise. I needed these for yard work. Currently mowing, weeding, cutting, pressure washing, etc. I was using an old pair of headphones to temporarily do the job, and they did well until one of the cushions came off. Then I got these and now I am a happy worker. ____ So if you are looking for a solid and decent noise protector for your ears, give these a try. :-)