Its soft but its very thin. That said, it feels very light and flimsy, like it would collapse if you accidentally fell on it. Bought these for my wife who is an ER nurse. It seems to have a strand of everyones hair that has ever used it, it stinks and its flimsy. There was hardened glue seeping out of the front of both shoes. V Good for travel and when visiting friends who have expensive carpets ! I ordered 4 of these. Im a fan of the JLab company and their headphones, and I always buy them at the store. They fit the ear well. I am very disappointed and wouldnt recommend them.