Although I use them when I lift and the cord gets in the way as well. So, the theory proved true, girls with bottoms make find this item a bit uncomfortable to wear for extended periods of time. I have these and a pair of JBuds. The plastic frame has some flexibility to it because well, otherwise it wouldnt fit around anyones head! The Original were made in England and new model is made in Vietnam, and the leather is much smoother than the Original. The K KiNGKANG Power Tower I bought arrived 1 month ago. I have dropped them a couple times, and its often more in public areas where there could be interference, so I cant completely say its their fault. He always breaks or loses the charger. We put them on the car. The second pair had fabric over the memory foam under my feet and wore through allowing sand to pack inside.