Headband Pad Cushion for Marshall Monitor II 2 ANC Headphones

The original faux leather was peeling like crazy on my Marshall Monitor headphones. These would serve as a good replacement if it was easy to install. The product is essentially a tube, with seams sewn on two sides. The headphone cans do not easily detach from the band, however. How is one to slide this replacement band on? Take apart the wiring of one can? and then solder wires back on? I debated returning the product, but didn't see an alternative online that was easier to apply. Ultimately kept it and hand stitched it onto the band, leaving the headphone cans alone. Took forever. Not sure how long this replacement pleather will last, or if my new stitches compromised it's integrity (I'm a sloppy, unskilled stitcher). Would not recommend if you can find an alternative that perhaps velcro's on.