The jell cups are a vast improvement over the originals, however that said, most jell cups are softer and for people who need glasses there is no cut at the top to slide your glasses though.
My Walkers noise reducing muffs worked well enough as is from the factory but the ear covers were just a bit stiff. Bought Walkers Fel Pads and got more comfort AND the better figment did seem to increase the noise reduction a bit I def recommend them and actually recommend the gel cups become the standard offering w these muffs