Not sure if that is why the taupe ones on Amazon are so much less than the black (maybe the black that they have in stock are all the newly redesigned style? Again, thats speculative. My hands are 19cm X 10cm for reference. Once you lay your head on it, it flattens under the head but puffs up around the face if you sleep on your side. Ich habe normalerweise 38 und 39 passt gut. i am totally In Love this set! And now, one month later, it is starting to fall apart. I am very please with these luggage rack crossbar rails. Its made of a very soft feeling silicone it helps prevents the headphones from slipping off your head. I may come back for more colors soon! Also a plus - if you have trouble with tying shoes due to arthritis or other conditions, these are an easy fix.