Very soft and warm. I prefer ear muffs to hats so my hair doesn't look like a "hat" when I walk into a room. I wear them mostly in winter in New York. It's cold outside, but it's always much warmer inside, so I want something that can be removed quickly and easily. Those are my ears, not my head, which I'm trying to keep warm anyway. They fit me well and stay in place when walking. They fold up nicely and easily fit in my purse or pocket. I'm an average height (5ft 5in) woman with an average head size, but if your head or neck is larger I'm not sure they will fit. They measure approximately 17 inches from end to end. They're not long enough for me. to see if they last long but seem like decent quality for the price.