I owned a similar pair of these that I got from Walmart 4 years ago. These are a little smaller and not as solid. They have a bit more bend or give to them. This helps them go on easier. In order to keep my holes open I need something easy for everyday. I only remove them 2-3 times a month. If you want a pair of earrings that you want to change daily, these are not them. They are tough to get on and off. It takes practice. Also bending them can distort the shape in time and make them break. Which is what happened to my last pair. Once in you don't need to worry about losing them. You have to really snag them to get them to fall out. I have been wearing these for over a week and they are great. No allergies and they have not caught on anything. The price is good and I like what I got. They are perfect for my needs.