I have sensitive skin and can't wear any earrings unless they are surgical or stainless steel.  This are great for basic daily wear.  I don't care for the design of the part that actually goes through the ear because it is flat and varies in thickness, which hurt until my ears got used to the new shape.  I don't think I would buy them again because of this, but I have them and will continue to wear them now that my ears are broken in to them.