i wore cheap helmets and had no problem with them....then i bought a good helmet and will NEVER go back. shoei rf-1100 was the most comfortable helmet i ever wore...made my KBC, HCJ, and Bell all feel like trash.....i am a diehard shoei fan from the moment i put one on buy a good helmet, you wont regret it....lighter and more aerodynamic the helmet is, the more your neck will thank you on longer rides