are reasonably comfortable [SEP] these hold well during use and do not pull too tight on the nosehowever they are maxed out for me last hook on each side for comfortand would not want them any tighter my head thick hair around even when pulling mask down around the neck if careful stays connectedbut if pulling down without care of course the strap is disconnectedthe silicone seems durable enough and does not pull my hairthis is not a perfect situation but i have not come across one that issoo stars