Howard Leight by Honeywell Maximum Lite Low Pressure Disposable Foam Earplugs, 200-Pairs (LPF-1), Green

I've tried several varieties of earplugs so far, and these are by far the most comfortable. I've previous used Hearos, Stanley, silicone plugs, and a few different Howard Leight plugs, but these Max Lite plugs work far better than the others.Perhaps it is because I've had surgery on my ears, but my canals are smaller than they should be, and most earplugs put too much pressure on the inside of the canals and I end up with extreme pain and soreness after a few hours of wearing them.These, on the other hand, can be comfortably worn for 8+ hours when i am out riding my motorcycle. They seem to reduce the wind and engine noise much better than the standard plugs I had tried. These are rated 30 NRR, whereas most others I tried were in the 20-24 range. It is also convenient that these are packaged by pair, so I can keep several of them in my tank bag without worrying about them getting dirty. I can still hear other cars, emergency vehicles, and my bluetooth helmet speakers perfectly, just not at hearing-damaging levels.The material itself is quite soft, and does not cause an itchy feeling to develop no matter how long they are worn. My brother, who has no issue wearing standard ear plugs, gave these a try and found them to be more comfortable than other Howard Leight ear plugs, and has now switched to these for extended motorcycle riding. Definitely purchase these if standard earplugs cause you pain.

I have tried several different brands from the drugstore because I sleep with earplugs in due to my husband's snoring. I only found one brand that was decent and didn't cause a lot of pain (Pretty in Pink). As a woman with small ear canals, this was a big problem, and even the "good" ones still caused pain by morning on several occasions. They also didn't last long and lost their elasticity quickly.Then, I got a pair of these Max Lite plugs with an eye mask I purchased. I tried them and liked them so much that I dug the little plastic bag they came in out of the garbage so that I could find the brand name and order more.I've been using these for several weeks now and have had no pain due to the "low pressure" foam. They do a great job at sealing out noise - better than any of the previous brands I've used. They also retain their elasticity well which makes it easy to re-use them without having to open a new package all the time. They roll up tight for easy insertion into small ears night after night.Although you have to buy a large quantity, I think it is totally worth it. Plug for plug, these are much cheaper than buying them a few pairs at a time from the drugstore. Plus, I like that they are individually packaged by the pair. That makes it easy to throw a handful into a suitcase, keep an extra pair in my purse, etc.Great product. Can't recommend enough.

I work at a job where our employer is required to provide hearing protection, and over the years I've tried out several different types of ear plugs since they don't always provide the same kind. So far, these have been the only ones that don't make my ears hurt after an hour or two. They still block the same amount of noise as far as I can tell, but they are so soft and the pressure from the foam is so minimal that I can hardly feel them when they're in, even after wearing them for an 8 hour shift. It's great to be able to get a big box of them from Amazon, since one of my daughters is a light sleeper and requested ear plugs to help her sleep better through the night. I knew these were the most comfortable ear plugs that I've used, so I ordered a box for her and she said that she's able to sleep through the night with them in without any discomfort.

These earplugs are the bomb! I engage in many loud activities (drumming, motorcycling, mowing, chipping, etc.) and these work great for everything. Good fit and plenty of noise reduction. I have fairly narrow ear canals and they slide right in after a good roll (unlike many other types I've tried). Even easier if you wet it down a little. Once expanded they provide an excellent seal to protect your hearing. Give 'em a try!