Mack's AquaBlock Swimming Earplugs, 2 Pair - Comfortable, Waterproof, Reusable Silicone Ear Plugs for Swimming, Snorkeling, Showering, Surfing and Bathing (Clear)

I never had a problem with water plugging up my ears until this past summer. On two occasions, I went swimming and got water in my ears, which plugged them up for up to two days after. Since I was going on vacation for a week, and knew I'd be swimming and snorkeling in both pools and the ocean, I wanted to make sure I would have something to prevent water from getting in my ears. After browsing Amazon for a while, I decided to try these, as they seemed to have the best ratings and reviews. I was not disappointed. All of last week, I was swimming and snorkeling, and each time, I wore these AquaBlock earplugs. Not a drop of water got in my ears, and I was able to swim without suffering from plugged ears for days afterward. I was extremely pleased! Not only that, but the earplugs are extremely easy to insert and remove, and are very comfortable. They also provide an extra pair (in case you're like me and tend to lose things), and come in a clear plastic container so that they stay clean and in tact and don't get lost in your bag. Overall, I am extremely pleased with my purchase, and highly recommend these to anyone looking for a good pair of earplugs for swimming or bathing.

I've started swimming again after a five year lay off. I couldn't find my old ear plugs which were the same as these so I ordered this new set of four ear plugs. When you follow their instructions for ear plug insertion, they slip in nicely. They keep the water out of my ears. I recommend these swimming ear plugs.

This product functions exactly as described. The plugs slide into my ears easily and through two weeks of daily swim sessions they haven't slipped out once. They don't irritate my ear canal and the "frills" that keep them in your ear are very soft. If you need a set of water plugs, these will service your needs adequately in my opinion.

These are SO MUCH BETTER than the silicon putty versions, if you’re using them for swimming laps. Seriously, don’t even think about buying the moldable plugs, just get these. The putty falls out and never makes a right seal, but these keep water out for an entire swim session. Just make sure to put them in before you get in the shower/pool so you don’t trap water in your ears.

After reading all the reviews on this ear plug, I decided to give them a try; I had been having problems with water getting in my ears during my lap swims ever since I started wearing a swim cap. The instructions on how to insert the plugs were clear and easy to follow, and I headed out to the pool today looking forward to my swim, confident that these would work. They were fantastic, and resulted in no plugged up ears! I did have to reposition one of them a couple times since it felt like it had come loose, but they are simple to insert and only took a few seconds to remove and re-insert. The key is the insertion: as the instructions state, pull the ear up and out (reach behind your head and use hand opposite ear you are inserting into) and then position the plug in your ear canal, aiming slightly forward and down. And while inserting, give the plug a gentle twist--almost as if you were "screwing it in" to your ear canal. When I had to reinsert the one plug, it was, of course, slightly wet, but I did not have any problems with water getting further into my ear. I definitely recommend this product!

UPDATE - I would suggest that if you decide to get this one, never get the clear color because it is so difficult to find when it falls off your ear or your hand. I've lost them already. It does the job of preventing the water from entering my ear but I have to keep adjusting it to a certain angle to keep it in place. I am still using it but I am already in search for a new ear plug that will stay in place. Not all ears are the same so if this fits your ear then good for you. I, however, will have to keep searching.

I’m an aquatic athlete as well as a musician. These are my go-to earplugs, and in fact the ONLY earplugs I will use, for surfing and swimming. The silicon is soft and comfortable. I once had a different brand of aquatic earplugs with a harder stem; my surfboard hit me in the side of the head during a wipeout and drove the plug so far into my ear canal that I almost couldn’t retrieve it. It was a super painful experience & a panicky situation. Since then, THESE are the only plugs I will use. I also like them for loud situations because unlike foam earplugs, which require an involved two-handed process for inserting them into the ear canal, these I can get into my ears with a deft lick and a stick. Great product.

These are good at keeping the water out of your ears and blocking out sound. Unfortunately I was not aware that earplugs like these should not be used if you are going to be freediving while snorkeling. Apparently you should have vented earplugs if you will be freediving. Now I have ruptured both of my eardrums.