Maybe I have lopsided ears or something, but these things just let the wind get right in. I live somewhere cold where I need good ear protection when I walk to work in the morning, and these things just don't cut it. Additionally, they're the roll-up-for-easy storage sort and, therefore, sit on the head quite awkwardly. If you need good quality ear-muffs to use for more than just cute fashion, I'd look elsewhere.