It was easy to install, and the pad itself is smooth with a crease on one side. Instead of the fabric on the original ear pad, it’s covered in leather. It has the same amount of softness as the original ear pad, but not the same speed of reshaping itself after pressing it down. I’ve bought these with my blacked out kraken and some kitty kraken ears to match.I’d recommend this to anyone for aesthetics or replacing worn out ear pads. They have a very minimal effect if any on the sound, and they don’t improve my personal experience of wearing them.