3M Banded Hearing Protector, Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) 28 dB, Lightweight Alternative To Earmuffs, Easy To Insert & Remove, Soft & Flexible Foam Ear Plugs, Convenient Earplugs (90537H1-DC)

Best ear plugs you can get; and at a acceptable price. Banded earplugs are the way to go so that you can put them in and take them out no matter how dirty your hands might be. Plus they conveniently hang around your neck when not in use. Those who claim the band breaks on this item must be careless or somehow abusing them because I've had no problem with the durability of the many pairs I've owned over the last 5 years. I simply replace the item once the plugs get gross.Other banded ear plugs are terrible considering they either don't block adequate noise or simply hurt my ears. Loose plugs get lost. Muffs are too obtrusive and bulky; and usually don't sit well. Corded and loose plugs need to be handled too much, which is unacceptable if working with filthy hands.Hopefully the 3M banded ear plugs are never discontinued because they are superior to all others on the market. Definitely recommended.

My husband uses these all the time. Mowing yard, bowling the patio off, vacuuming and helping my son to build his home in the mountains. Always around your neck and easy to insert. A must for anyone!

I wanted a pair of wearable earplugs (not the disposable ones) to save my hearing, especially with summer coming and doing mowing and tractoring work. Always thought these 1 size fits all don't do well because most music ear buds work crap in my ears, but after pinching the foam plugs really good before inserting, I actually got a really good seal to block out noises. So in that regard this is a 5.But if you have a larger head the head band is too short/narrow for a good fit so I give that a 3.So overall it gets a solid 4.

This works good

I buy these because I cannot find a good alternative. Comfortable, I can wear with glasses or a hat, easy to find, resilient, and the ear pieces are replaceable. How has China not cloned these yet.

Awful product. Touching the neck piece result in loud noise directly to the ear. I’d be afraid to use these in any setting, let alone for shooting.

I like these. My ears are sensitive so I can’t use foam one that you squish and put in your ear. I’ve normally used ‘muffs’ which work really well but can be hot and prevent me from wearing a hat. These are light, block the sound and allow me to wear a hat and/or sunglasses.

Years ago I worked in a place where hearing protection was required. I loved these then for the convenience, it's so easy to take them off and let them hang around your neck when inside/away from noise. I find regular ear plugs don't seal well without really getting them in there. These seal much better. I don't work in a noisy environment anymore but recently started using them at home. For yard work they are soo much cooler than earmuffs that get hot fast. For working with table saw, etc they are again very convenient - pop them on to make a cut, when the saw if off pop them out and let them hang around your neck so they are right there when you need them again.