Speedo Rubber Ear Plugs

by Speedo

Product Features

• PVC rubber ear plugs
• Comfortable barrier between the ear canal and water
• Protect against ear infections
• Multiple flange design
• Set of three

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Speedo's Rubber Ear Plugs offer a soft, comfortable barrier between the ear canal and water. These PVC vinyl ear plugs have a multiple flange design, which creates an effective protective seal.

About Speedo
In 1914, Speedo was founded in Australia by Alexander MacRae, a 22-year-old Scottish immigrant who arrived in the country in 1910. The company began when MacRae Hosiery manufacturers, established by Alexander in 1914, extended the manufacture of underwear to swimwear and became MacRae Knitting Mills. A naming competition was held by the staff in 1928 and won by a Captain Parsonson, who coined the slogan, "Speed on in your Speedos." In 1929, the first swimsuits were in production and it didn’t take long for Speedo to successfully establish itself. World War II caused the brand turn over 90% of it’s manufacturing to war production, providing the armed services with vital equipment such as mosquito nets. After the war, Speedo opened a new factory and was able to re-establish itself, due to increased demand for swimsuits. In 1951, Speedo Knitting Mills (Holdings) Ltd, was incorporated and became a publicly traded company on the Sydney Stock exchange.

Speedo hit the international stage in earnest, at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, and a few years later the brand grew on a more global scale. Export sales to the USA began and an international division was set up to monitor trade in New Zealand, Japan and South Africa. The expansion of the brand continued, and in 1976, Speedo was appointed as the official swimwear for the 1976 Montreal Olympics, where 52 out of 54 countries wore their swimsuits.

Speedo continues to make its mark in the pool and on the beach today. Many world class athletes who wear Speedo include U.S. phenomenon Michael Phelps, legendary Australian swimmer Grant Hackett, world record holder Kosuke Kitajima from Japan, and Holland’s Inge de Bruijn.

What's in the Box?
Three Speedo Rubber Ear Plugs

Product Description

The ear plugs multiple flange design helps keep water out of your ear canal. If you have problems with ear infections or are just bothered by getting water in your ears, these are the answer.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 0.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00070QEMQ
• Item model number: 71387-009
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,686 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #32 in Sports & Outdoors > Boating & Water Sports > Swimming > Earplugs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not as seen on the picture, July 19, 2005

By 

yw - See all my reviews

This review is from: Speedo Rubber Ear Plugs (Sports)

I bought 2 sets of this speedo ear plugs. Those 2 sets shipped to me are different as shown online. They aren't that comfortable while plug into the ears, the rings of the rubber are a little too thick and hard.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars OK but not the best, April 15, 2007

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Rob Winger (NowHere) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speedo Rubber Ear Plugs (Sports)

I like the case better the ear plugs. I found the ear plugs to be stiff and uncomfortable. When the plastic hinge broke on the case for my Aqua Sphere ear plugs, I moved them into the case from the Speedos - so not a total waste. Aqua Sphere plugs are softer and more comfortable - and cheaper too!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Speedo Rubber Ear Plugs, September 7, 2009

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Shar - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Speedo Rubber Ear Plugs (Sports)

I read the reviews that they didn't feel good and still ordered them thinking it would be different for my ears. Well it wasn't. These ear plugs hurt. The plastic is too hard and doesn't give. So it really feels annoying. Hurts and doesn't feel comfortable at all. Take my word for it. They need to come up with a new ear plug shaped just like this one; but made of of flexible rubber that will hold the water out, but feel good in the ear. I definitely wouldn't recommend this ear plug.