I finally received my masks today. Shipping took a long time but I don't blame the company. It was probably due to the changes recently occurred with the USPS. I love the mask and find it very comfortable. I was able to put one part of the loop over my ears but it didn't cause undue pressure to my ears since the back of the mask had the criss-cross loops attached. When the need arises I definitely plan on purchasing more of this style mask. It's great for those of us who must wear both eyeglasses and hearing aids.