Howard Leight Laser Lite Foam Earplugs No Cords (20ct)

Very easy to use and very effective at reducing noise.I use them specifically for when riding motorcycles. The wind noise inside my helmet becomes a problem if I ride for anymore than about half an hour. So I have sveral pairs of these tucked inside my various riding jackets so I always have a pair handy.They are supposed to be single use, but I have no problem getting two or three wearings out of each pair.I chose these because they have the highest level,of noise reduction while still being easy and convenient to use. I figure if you're going to use ear plugs you may as well get the noise reduction possible. They are very comfortable compared to generic cylinder style plugs I have used. No trouble wearing these for hours at a time.The flared bases do make it much easier to remove. I've use other ear plugs that have a simple cylinder shape and they can sometimes be problematic because if you insert them even the slightest bit too far they become very difficult to remove. The flared base helps by giving you a guage as to how far you should insert them and gives you more surface to grip when removing.The only thing I don't care for is the obnoxious colors. I know why they make them this way but it would be nice to have an option for a color that is more subtle. Not a big deal as I usually remove them as soon as I remove my helmet, so it isn't a reason not to recommend these.

The cone shape and softer texture of the Howard Leight laser light ear plugs make them more effective than the bullet-shaped beige ear plugs I bought at the local drug store. Because the individual packages for these ear plugs do not include instructions, search “howard leight laser lite” on the Internet to find the Howard Leight | Laser Light Earplugs website and watch the video demonstration there.The one thing I would add to the video is to keep your mouth wide open during insertion and especially removal of the ear plug. As is true during air pressure changes during plane take-off and landing, your middle ear pressure has to equilibrate when you insert and remove ear plugs. The tiny Eustachian tube that connects your middle ear to the back of your throat allows you to equalize the pressure by yawning or “clicking” your ears to open up the tube. Thus you’ll be more comfortable and will protect your inner ear by keeping your mouth open and “clicking” during ear plug use.Avoid very prolonged use or reuse of this disposable plug because it could cause irritation or even infection of the thin, delicate skin of the ear canal. This company and others make reusable ear plugs that can be cleaned and reused safely.

Before switching to Mack’s and Eargasm I first bought these earplugs in July 2012 (for $5) and they served my needs decently! They were nicely colored, easy to spot from anywhere and highly pliable but tended to quickly get dirty and be impossible to clean. I may have squished these earplugs far too much because the first couple of pairs did not re-expand, but the others fit after applying lighter pressure. They did block out plenty of noise but I had little noise to block out to begin with beyond standing fans and slow-moving traffic in the nearby parking lot. Overall as a decent introduction to earplugs, the “Howard Leight Laser Lite Foam Earplugs No Cords (20ct)” gets a serviceable 3/5 stars!

I've been using these earplugs for years and I am frustrated whenever I have to use another brand if I forget to pack a pair on a trip. We all have different reasons for using earplugs but for me I use them for sleeping. For sleeping they are by far the best earplugs I have used because of how comfortable they are. They don't fall out of my ears, I hardly notice they are in there when wearing them, and they come out with a simple twisty motion when I'm done using them. Like other reviewers have said, after a couple uses they begin getting softer/harder to work with so make sure you have a few on hand.On a side note, my wife is very petite and has never been able to get earplugs to stay in her ears all night but these do! Little tip in case you didn't know is to pull on the top of your ear upwards when putting them in and then continue to hold your ear up and your other finger lightly putting pressure on the earplug. This way it will keep it from expanding out of your ear. Careful you don't insert it too far in though because it can be difficult to get out of you do that.

I actually bought a box of these from CVS about 5 years ago to take with me on a trip with my girlfriend. She says I snore, and I have difficulty sleeping when I travel, so I thought I would try them. I gave a pair to my girlfriend and we were both astounded at how well we slept! She said she never heard me snore all night! (I guess I do..) Since then I have tried them at home. I have had trouble staying asleep and often wake up about 3 am, and again when my son gets up at 4:30 for work. With these in I slept all night! I think my waking is that I am a light sleeper and these seem to keep noise from waking me. I also checked the price against several different stores. This price was by far the best, by almost a third cheaper than the box I got from the drugstore. I intend to never run out of these again, and though they say one time use, I re-use them for myself until they seem to lose their bounce-back, which is quite a long time.