The E series from Shure rocks. I have been using E2s for over a year now. You do need to replace the foam sleeves every now and then as they get dirty. They also do come with plastic sleeves but I prefer the former.

I have Shure E2Cs, and like them quite a lot for portable listening. One nice thing about running with the E2Cs is that they are designed to route the cable down your back rather than the front, where it can snag. With canalphones you can listen at a lower total volume with equal/greater perceived loudness because they isolate you from outside noise better than other earphone designs.

It bears mentioning that canalphones like the E2Cs can produce microphonics. Every footstep becomes amplified when using canalphones due to their in-ear design.

If you sweat a lot, and occasionally readjust canalphones while working out, there’s a chance of condensation/sweat going down the tube of the canalphone and into the driver. I had this happened to my E2Cs, which required replacement under warranty (Shure’s warranty and service is generally fantastic).

So instead of canalphones, I’ve been using cheaper over the ear sports earbuds from Sony and they work swimmingly.

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=MDRJ11G&Dept=audio&CategoryName=pa_Headphones_hear

Naturally the sound quality isn’t as good as something from Etymotic or Shure, but the over the ear design keeps them in place, there aren’t microphonics, and the earbud (rather than canalphone) design still lets you hear a bit of outside noise (useful if you’re running in traffic laden areas). Their water resistance makes them more appropriate to athletic applications. There’s also a little clip to attach it to your shirt. clothing.

I have E2s but would never use them for running. I run at night, so it’s even more important to be able to hear outside noises, and my roommate was nearly hit by a car while running using similar earphones. I’m sometimes hesitant to use them while walking! Plus, with good heaphones, why risk damaging them with sweat?

The Sony h.ear phones and A35 vertical phones are cheap, stay in place, are lightweight, let noise in, and seem to be moisture-resistant. Sounds good to me.

Did you know: this page comes up first when you google headphones running?

For anyone looking to buy noise cancelling head phones for running, do NOT do it. Those style of headphones are great for sound and weight lifting but not for cardio excercise.

You ask why? Next time you go running, plug both your ears with your fingers to cancel all outside noise. You’ll hear your elevated hear rate beating and your lungs sucking air. With inner ear (noice canceling) headphones, they will block outside noises but also elevate the sounds of your internal heart rate and lungs working. You’ll have to blast your headphones on full volume just to drown out the noises from your own body.

I like those style of headphones, but not for running.

I was recently told by a friend about radius atomic earbuds. They are a Japanese brand that have recently come to the US. I bought a on amazon for $34.00 and they work great. They are designed so that you can put them on 3 different ways to find the most comfortable position. I have small ears and these are the first pair of earbuds I have found that actually fit and don't fall off. They come in different colors but I opted for the silver since it matched my iPod.

I was recently told by a friend about radius atomic earbuds. They are a Japanese brand that have recently come to the US. I bought a on amazon for $34.00 and they work great. They are designed so that you can put them on 3 different ways to find the most comfortable position. I have small ears and these are the first pair of earbuds I have found that actually fit and don’t fall off. They come in different colors but I opted for the silver since it matched my iPod.

I just stumbled across this site and wanted to let you guys know that my friend turned me on to a company that she had found on the internet call The Freq. She said that she got a pair of these about six months ago and it has absolutely changed her life. I have been doing some research to see what other options I might have and so far, this looks like it could really help me out. Their website is http://www.freqonline.com. The weird thing is that their headphones are custom made for each person. They are actually molded to the inside of your ear like a hearing aid! Anyway, I though you all might like to know. I will post when I get my pair and let you all know how things are going.

I'm having the same issue but I don't know whether to go for proper DJ type headphones or in the ear, wlthough they fall out…I can't see myself liking the ear wraping ones….has anyone ever tried the DJ headphones?

Sony makes a really good pair of sport headphones/earbuds – Sony MDR-AS50G Sport Neckband Earbuds. I have been using them while I run for several weeks now, and they are great.

Sound is clear, they don't get yanked out of my ears, and they are sweat resistant. Not to expensive. I got mine for about $30 from Pod Buds (http://www.bestearbudsforrunning.com). They are an online store that has a bunch of headphones and accessories for us runners and active types. I would check them out first.

I use Yurbuds. They fit right on to the ipod headphones (which yes, without yurbuds are extremely painful). Yurbuds are made out of this medical silicone so the grip is amazing. You can headbang for hours and they'll never fall out. The silicone is soft and makes them the most comfortable buds on the market for the $30 they're listed for. They size you according to the structure of your ear, you send a picture of your ear in to their website and they size you for free. here's the website: ” target=”_blank”>http://www.yurbuds.com. I hope you enjoy them as much as me!