These are my first ear plugs and I am satisfied. At first I had problems with the onset on one side. But when they are really deep in the ear, connect with me impervious to water, dampen noise and are comfortable in any case, as if I swim without plugs. I use them with a silicone swim cap in the lake (at approximately 18 ° C) and now no cold seawater penetrates more in my ears - the bathing cap alone does not close enough for me.