I actually love them and am happy I got the brushed metal ones. However, my ears do not. Metal sensitivity is annoying. But as long as I take them out at night it isn't so bad. I did get the 'silver' backings not the rubber/plastic ones with mine- perhaps that is not a good thing. They are tiny, darling,  and fit my 2nd or 3rd hole nicely. I like wearing them facing into my head rather than out; but, at least someone was smart enough to realize this design aspect.