Meterial is soft so it is very certainly not dropped. The transparent part of the cover turned yellow after about six months. Theyre the perfect size and dont tear. The platform gives them more cushion than the classics, etc. Should have went with the plain leather to ensure it was actual leather. The first pair fell apart prematurely, after i have saved my money as an adult teen and was obviously disappointed. When leaving for the day and unable to find it, I made it ring. I can already sense that, just like my last pair, these are going to be a timeless addition to my summer wardrobe and that Ill be wearing them non-stop as soon as the weather permits. It would be nice if there were directions or some helpful tips of maximizing performance. This is basically the specialty of these earbuds.