If you handwash these and never put them in a dishwasher, they should last a lifetime. I bought these for my dad. He has tendon issues and often gets heel pain so we are very choosy with his footwear. The first time I wore this pair was to a basketball game downtown. The large size seem to fit kid size 2. The Sesh buds cannot maintain a solid connection when faced with ambient wireless signals of any significance. (try Wavelet on Android)- High noise floor (background hiss)ThoughtsFor occasional use listening to podcasts, music and online video, I find these comfortable and convenient to use. First off the 36 count is a great value. I was so amazed. No big problem, it fits over the bathroom door nicely.