And they were so dull. I bought 2 pairs at once and one come unsealed and had already been used, I was horrified to see wax on the earplug part let alone no protective seal. This airpods case is really nice. However, this band has exceeded my expectations as far as support and comfort go. Puig has written a brilliant book, that deserves all the acclaim it has gotten. I had to bend a leg of it in and wallow out the hole to get the screw in. This is VERY dissapointing. They slide on with ease, and feel great to walk around in. rock solid on the hitch. And they are.