You definitely have to get used to them. For a while it will feel like a blood pressure cuff is around your torso, but after a while you get used to it; well I did. If you don't like them that much, I'd say, if you don't prefer them, sell/trade for a good buck or two (since they come with airbags) and obtain some racing seats or whichever kind of seat fits your fancy.
Personally, I love them. They grip your body should you track your car or make quick maneuvers.