I also find them invaluable for my walks. Being able to hear traffic is a tremendous help. Interestingly it has made me more aware of how loud So Cal roads can

I also find them invaluable for my walks. Being able to hear traffic is a tremendous help. Interestingly it has made me more aware of how loud So Cal roads can be. It is not possible to set the volume loud enough for major thoroughfares although plugging one ear helps.