There was another post in here that sorta got off topic when talking about earplugs, so I figured I would start a new post about them.
I have always had a hard time getting the foam plugs to seal in my ear canal and just didn't wear earplugs for years when riding unless it was going to be multiple hours of riding. I finally decided to protect my hearing and got these made about 1 1/2 years ago:
Product page:
https://www.westone.com/hearing-protection-products/4rtI went with the more expensive option of silicone instead of vinyl as it stays soft for years and years where the vinyl starts to harden.
These are a great option for most people as they are super low profile and when in your ear, you do not have anything sticking out (hence the little tabs to pull them out). They also allow you to still hear surrounding traffic, sirens or the bike. It takes the edge off the bad sound though.
I went to the Westone site and looked for a local site to have the molds made, made an appointment and had them made and about 3 weeks later, went and picked them up. One of the best $230 I have spent, since I have been riding since 1996 and this is the first time I have actually had earplugs that I actually wear.