I use the howard leigh laser lites as I suffer from tinnitus which is grossly worse after a ride on the bike. Might be something to do with working in the metal industry and playing drums in a band for 3 years.
Always wear either full leathers or textiles what ever the weather. and a full dainese back and chest protector
Reason............
When training scuba diving I took in a group of young disabled men into the pool for a go on the diving gear. One of them was 22 years old and was paralysed from the waist down.....he came off a bike at 30 mph and hit a curb breaking his back. I went out and bought one the next week.

A friend used to take the mick out of my back protector but went out and bought one and then slid across a roundabout and up the curb.
Totally unhurt and not a scratch. He doesnt take the mick out of any PPE now.