As per the experience of many other reviewers, I found the ear cups and the headband to be quite uncomfortable (the headband began to pressure the top of my head almost immediately.)I have already replaced the ear cups with the Shure SRH840 models (available on Amazon for $14.49) and they do indeed provide a much more comfortable fit.

I bought these for an everything, every day user after enjoying the Shure SE210 in ear monitors for two years

for ever, so I thought Shure headphone must be great

I recently purchased the Shure 440's from Amazon and have been completely satisfied with them.

The seem durable and that is the major reason I decided against the Bose around the ear headphones - too many people had complained about the durability, and these Shure's are like half the price

My advice: keep whatever earphones you got with your iPhone, Palm Pré or Blackberry and buy a pair of additional headphones like the Shure SHR 440

But these Shure's are good for portable devices

Sorry Shure, these are some sexy headphones, but I can't recommend them.

I absolutely love Shure

Perfect!Shure quality

Typical outstanding Shure quality both in build and sound

This is honestly the least comfortable thing I have ever worn, people will recommend the shure 840 earpads, and while that helps a little they are still extremely uncomfortable

Shure obviously wins

I applaud Shure for the excellent job they've done, I don't think anything of this quality was ever available in this price range

The Shure SRH440 has not disappointed.

Built with a plug in to replace cord that is inexpensive was one deciding factor, others were the solid build and Shure's Military quality products