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Best wireless headphones for running?

Posted on 8/4/25 at 3:51 pm
Posted by LasVegasTiger
Idaho
Member since Apr 2008
8705 posts
Posted on 8/4/25 at 3:51 pm
Used to run alot few years back, stopped and now getting back into it. I can't find a good set of wireless headphones that will stay in my ears without wearing a headband to secure them.

Any recommendations?

TIA
Posted by Ingeniero
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2013
23018 posts
Posted on 8/4/25 at 3:56 pm to
I absolutely love my Shokz bone conducting headphones. I can hear my surroundings and the sound quality is good enough for running.
Posted by Ol boy
Member since Oct 2018
4197 posts
Posted on 8/4/25 at 4:14 pm to
Second the shockz. Clarity is lacking but good enough. Having the ability to turn volume low enough to hear surroundings is worth it.
Battery life for 7hr long runs and water proof enough for downpours and south La summer sweat.
Posted by BaddestAndvari
That Overweight Racist State
Member since Mar 2011
18694 posts
Posted on 8/4/25 at 8:07 pm to
quote:

Second the shockz. Clarity is lacking but good enough. Having the ability to turn volume low enough to hear surroundings is worth it.
Battery life for 7hr long runs and water proof enough for downpours and south La summer sweat.


3rd

Shokz are the headphones for runners / bikers by runners / bikers
Posted by billjamin
Houston
Member since Jun 2019
18075 posts
Posted on 8/4/25 at 8:19 pm to
I’ll drop a 4th for shokz. They’re perfect for this.
Posted by tigerbait17
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2014
1465 posts
Posted on 8/4/25 at 9:31 pm to
I moved to the airpods a few years back and they are the best. They stay in my ears fine, sounds the best, and you can use them for everything you need. Ive never had an issue with them falling out.
Posted by Fgiord
America
Member since Nov 2006
4806 posts
Posted on 8/5/25 at 6:06 am to
Beats Fit Pro

I’ve had mine for several years now with no complaints. Never had issues with falling out.
Posted by tke_swamprat
Houma, LA
Member since Aug 2004
11127 posts
Posted on 8/5/25 at 11:00 am to
When I wore headphones while running, I preferred one that hooked around my year so I didn't have to worry about it falling out.

But I got to the point where I would just leave the phone and headphones in the truck. Either enjoy the peace and quiet of running solo or just talk the whole time with the guys while group running.
Posted by jordan21210
Member since Apr 2009
14206 posts
Posted on 8/5/25 at 11:05 am to
I have Shokz Openrun Pro, they’re fine. Kind of have the market cornered. I’ve heard the Bose open ear earbuds are better, but they cost substantially more.
Posted by AwesomeSauce
Das Boot
Member since May 2015
11455 posts
Posted on 8/5/25 at 2:05 pm to
5th for the shokz. Not going to get studio quality sound, but it is clear has some depth, you don't have to worry about them falling out, and the ability to hear your surroundings on the road or the trail when running is something you don't realize you need until you have it.
Posted by BobABooey
Parts Unknown
Member since Oct 2004
16133 posts
Posted on 8/5/25 at 6:26 pm to
I use Air Pods Pro. I only wear one in my left ear so I can hear the surroundings better. The left ear canal must be slightly thinner because the left one stays put while the right one can fall out. If I walk, I use the right one. If it looks like rain, I’ll use an old corded pair of ear pods.

I also turn off Tap To Wake in phone Settings. I’ve had weird butt dials, song skips, skip to an entirely different playlist , etc. until I started doing that.
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
59567 posts
Posted on 8/5/25 at 7:38 pm to
I love my AirPod pros but some days they struggle to stay put. I may be getting some old man ear hair causing them to fall out or something. The sound and noise canceling is awesome though. The new ones will be announced next month and are rumored to have some nice additions like HR monitoring and temp detection.
This post was edited on 8/5/25 at 7:39 pm
Posted by Rouxdee
Member since Nov 2021
743 posts
Posted on 8/5/25 at 9:03 pm to
I also love my shokz. Use them every run. Like a previous poster mentioned great battery life as a bonus. It’s like I never need to charge them.
Posted by Legion of Doom
Old Metry
Member since Jan 2018
5727 posts
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:34 pm to
Highly recommend Shokz
Posted by 632627
LA
Member since Dec 2011
15119 posts
Posted on 8/7/25 at 6:32 pm to
Powerbeats pro for something that won't fall out of your ears
Posted by DownSouthJukin
1x tRant Poster of the Millennium
Member since Jan 2014
31776 posts
Posted on 8/8/25 at 8:34 am to
I’ve had two sets of Shokz. They both fell apart. One took about 2 years. The other about a year. I was running a lot back then, and I sweat a lot, but this shouldn’t have happened.

After that, I bought some cheap over the ear ones from AliX that work well (Sanag C16S) and I also use my AirPods. I bought some clear hooks that go on the AirPods from Amazon that keep them on and in when I run better than just them by themselves.
This post was edited on 8/8/25 at 8:41 am
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
16118 posts
Posted on 8/9/25 at 11:55 pm to
Try changing the eartip sizes. I use Soundcore exclusively, and I have one ear that is a L eartip, and the other is a M. It makes a big difference. I think the models I currently use came with four different sizes of eartips you could swap out. I'm not a fan of the hook over the ear style, but they have options for that too. They're relatively cheap compared with what usually gets recommend in these threads.
Posted by LEASTBAY
Member since Aug 2007
16559 posts
Posted on 8/10/25 at 5:59 am to
I also use Soundcore Liberty 4 pro. I have had fitment issues with other brands. These are also one of the loudest and have excellent noise cancelling. $20 coupon right now and a free soft pouch.
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Posted by DeoreDX
Member since Oct 2010
4337 posts
Posted on 8/10/25 at 6:09 am to
Another shox user. Two pair one going on 4 years old the other 2. No issue.
Posted by The Torch
DFW The Dub
Member since Aug 2014
29601 posts
Posted on 8/10/25 at 10:55 am to
Amazon Echo Buds

$50.00 and work great
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