Outstanding separation in each ear. Da hilft es auch nichts, wenn die Schuhe bequemer sind als andere, wenn sie bis zum Himmel stinken. Indoors w/ walls and other obstructions the distance will obviously be reduced. Got these because I have a pair of Apple earphones, these are the same shell design and much cheaper. When it gets hot my feet swell. Previously bought the same size which fit but these were much too small. I know these are cheaper than Miyuki and Toho beads, but Im still a novice and these serve the purpose of practicing my skills so someday I can move up to the more expensive choices. Trotzdem. The shoes I received have a pink sole and the shoes pictured did not. However, I decided to take a chance anyway and see for myself.