The ear cushions are comfortable, the cups a little bit shallow and took some adjusting to get them fully around my ears (I might also just have big ears haha). Does it work? As in, does it take the weakest part of pulls/deads out of the equation - your grip? The answer is a resounding yes. We bought this to keep on our boat at the lake. Better to buy local where you can actually try it on. Everything is up to par or better when compared to more expensive earphones! I know this case will protect my Airpods from scratches and scuffs, and because I attach them to my keys I likely won?t drop them again. She sometimes wears thicker socks with her slippers, so going up in size just a bit was perfect for us. My husband is a size 11. Just know that, if youre a size 9 high heel lover like myself. I originally bought a 12 since that is what I have typically buy with most shoes which have a narrow box for toes.