Powerbeats Pro Wireless works best for me. Battery lasts forever, comfortable in my ears, can’t lose them. And apple chip is helpful when I want to connect to a different device (Apple TV, iPad, MacBook). I bought them for running but find I use it more and more for everyday use, and almost stopped using AirPods Pro

Ive run multiple marathons with airpod pros and battery lasts the whole race, and never slipped out. I have sweated through and destroyed every other “sweat proof” or “sport” rated headphone on the market, none of em last more than a few months with daily use. Except the airpod pros. Those have held up marvelously, not to mention the superior sound, noise cancellation, comfort, and secure fit.

Aftershokz. Stay on, comfortable, don't block outside noises (bikes, other runners etc), sound fine, decent charge/playing time.

Yeah, love my Jabra Elite 65s. Use them at the gym, biking n jogging. Always stay tightly in, and sound awesome.

I’ve ran through three northeast summers with the same pair of airpods, surprisingly they just keep on going. Tough to say who is the exception to the rule, but when I first considered running with airpods I asked about them here, and a lot of people were saying they held up great with moisture. One of the main reasons I actually started using them on runs, since otherwise I would have assumed they wouldn’t hold up well. I’ve broken my fair share of ipod nanos and shuffles from sweat so I figured it would go that way too.

I use mine too and sweat a lot and have not had an issue as of yet. Been using for running for about almost 5 months I DO have issues with them coming out so I bought some ear loops for them and it works fine!

Based on the recommendation on this post I also went for Shokz and holly molly I glad I did! they are really life changing, so comfortable and sound is amazing (I use it both for music and audiobooks/podcasts) gave my AirPods pro to my wife, i'm in love with this thing!

edit: make sure you looking at their best and latest model, it's the number 1 on this list here: https://www.digitalspacebar.com/best-headphones-for-running/

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The best in the game right now are the Bose QuietComfort Ultra over ears, alternatives that get close (I havent tried these but I hear these are close) Are the Sony Xm5 (although take notice of snapping hinges) Or if you are using an apple product then you should probably get the Airpod Maxes as those will work best with iphones.

Aftershokz Titanium or Aeropex. They are bone conducting so you can keep your situational awareness while running and sweating. They don't fall out, rest comfortably on your head/ear, and you can still hear cars and dogs while you run.

I run with Titanium. Very light and never had a problem sweating on them.

honestly I told myself for years I don’t need AirPods and then I was gifted a pair from a vendor and I don’t know how I lived. I’ve been running with them 6 days a week for a couple of years now and I’ve had them fall out maybe twice and even that was because of high wind. I sweat a lot from my head in the summer and they’ve never slipped out.

I got the Bose sound sports because amazon had them on sale for $99. Ran for about an hour this morning and had no issues with them falling out. The aeropex were nice, but for some reason I was getting a headache.

Yea, I run in these too. Love them. I do want to try the Jabras too.

I've spent more on headphones than I'm comfortable sharing. The Elite Active 75ts are absolutely my favorite. The sound is great, the isolation is great, they stay put when I'm really sweaty and running, and they're comfortable to wear all day. The 65ts were good, but the 75t just sound a little better and are a fair bit more comfortable.

• 1 on this. I imagine other earbuds are similar, but the choice of 3 different sizes of wings to fit your ear makes these a solid pick if you're looking for stability. Also sweatproof and pretty rugged overall.

I'm on my second pair after 2 years with the first. The battery does die out, and I do have to wear a headband when it's hot because the sweat dripping from my face does make them slip out. The second pair is so worth it though. I will be buying a new pair when these ones stop working for me.

I love my Jabras too!

Anyone who says anything other than bone conduction headphones (shokz) just hasn't tried bone conduction yet. It is that much better. Running with earbuds is true insanity once you've tried bone conduction.

Shokz OpenRun.

Jabra Elite 8 Active… but they no longer make them. Once this pair dies, I’ll dabble in the shokz 🤙

Shoks headphones! I hardly ever run with headphones. I like to be aware of my surroundings. These were a game changer for me. You can still hear what’s going on around you and listen to your music/podcast. Also I have ear issues so the air buds were not the best thing for me. They take like 5 seconds to get used to

Second this. Any in-ear headphone that I have used leads to weird hot, sweaty ears. Aftershokz don’t have the best sound quality but I don’t find that super important when I am running and listening to podcasts or music on the last part of my runs. I am a convert!

Second on this! I have owned Jabra, Bose, and Airpods. Jaybird are the only ones with enough customization options to fit comfortably and not fall out. I have worn them on everything from marathons to strength training workouts and they have never fallen out. I will say the jabras didn't fall out either, but they are so big that after a while your ears start to ache.

The vistas also fixed all of the problems with the jaybird runs. They now support a single-sided connection so you can listen with one ear in and leave the other ear free to hear the world around you, when the battery starts to die you toss that one back in its case and swap to the other ear.

When I'm running on any type of busy area I wear the right ear only so I still have my left ear open and towards the road to hear anything going on!

I love my AirPods, but I bought my husband aftershocks for bike riding and he says they’re great. They wrap over the ears and around the back of the head, so there is no way for them to accidentally slip off. They also let in other sound, so if there is someone coming up behind, you can hear them before they are on top of you.

Powerbeats Pro and it’s not even close…tried many. They are expensive but zero movement and fit is great for all that I’ve convinced. I’ve converted a bunch of friends. Sorry to make you spend so much money but if you don’t want to worry about headphones again…

Damn i just looked them up on ali express, i just had to claim warranty on my sony ear buds today and these defo look like a good pair of running headphones. Good shout bud

I just switched to aftershockz (the aeropex) from in-ear buds and I fucking love them. The sound clarity is so much better than I expected, I listen to a lot of books on tape and part of my route is adjacent to a highway (with some trees in between) and I still don't have an issue hearing.

Jabra Elite Active, 65 are solid, 75 even better

Another vote for Aftershocks. I have AirPod Pros for work but I 1000% prefer the Aftershocks for running outside. They’re more comfortable for long distances, hold up well to sweat, allow me to hear the outside world, and I never worry about losing them.

I also recommend shokz or a similar bone conduction headphones. I have the shokz that are 2 separate buds but they also have a headset where they're connected. I use for running outside to hear my surroundings and in the gym. They also connect easily to my phone and my Garmin watch for music.

I have Shokz. Worth every penny.

In case this info is useful: the OpenRun (the midtier) are more waterproof than the OpenRun Pro (not sure about the newest pro 2's). This factored into my decision when I purchased because I don't really care about marginally better sound quality but I DO care about waterproofing because my area gets a ton of rain and snow throughout the year.

Shokz. I've had my pair since they were still Aftershokz. They just went on sale at Costco for $20 off so I made my husband get me a new pair for Christmas.

I love my aftershocks. They stay in place and let me hear my surroundings which is important where I live as bikes often fly by (illegally) on the sidewalk and you don't want to jump around a puddle and into a bike. 

shokz

I previously owned the AirPods Pro 2, which were great for the gym, just like others have mentioned here. However, since I've increased my cardio workouts, I switched to the Powerbeats Pro as they stay in place much better during intense sessions and are more comfortable, especially when sweating.

Last summer I picked up the Jabra Elite 8 Active, and they've been fantastic. Being someone who tends to sweat a lot during workouts, these headphones have given me no issues whatsoever.

The audio quality is top-notch, they fit snugly and stay in place, and the battery life is impressive. They're the best headphones for the gym I've ever had (and I've tried quite a few).

Definitely recommend them if you're looking for solid workout headphones.

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Edit: Added a link of a pretty good review I found, discussing all the pros and cons (which I mostly agree with)

Hey everyone! Just wanted to drop in and share the earbuds that have been total lifesavers for me during workouts. I've tried a bunch, but these three really stand out for their comfort, durability, and sound quality.
I've gone through a few, but here are my top 3:

• Jabra Elite 8 Active: Super versatile, great for any type of workout.
• Beats Fit Pro: Perfect for gym-to-daily life transitions.
• JLab Go Air Sport: Easy on the wallet but still great quality.

Each has been great in its own way, just depends on what you're after!

This the way. They're great running headphones. But they're also great regular headphones. You can't say that about most of the other sports-centric buds out there (just know the hear-through mode isn't quite there for running, so if you need audio for better spatial awareness, maybe go somewhere else)

This is the answer. Been using various iterations for 5+ years and they are only getting better. Sound quality is great and they don’t slip out of my ears (just make sure you test out the various in-ear size options before your first run)

SHOKZ OpenRun Pro is the only answer....they sound good enough for running and will keep your ears open for traffic and other runners/cyclists.

100% I wasn't sure about them, then my wife got a set as a gift and I gave them a try. And bought a pair almost immediately after. I love my Jabra Elite Active 65t, but the passthrough just doesn't work well in wind or winter (anything covering them makes a racket). The Shokz completely fix that particular problem.

Team Shokz!

I like to hear my surroundings, and hate stuff in my ears. They usually fall out, or ones that do stay in start to hurt eventually (even my molded shop ear plugs start hurting, I’m a delicate flower)

If you don’t want to spend $180 on Shokz, you can get a $20 pair on amazon (it’s #5 on this list). It comes with like 10 different sized earbud tips so you should be able to find the best one. They wore out after about 1.5 to 2 years, but for $20, hard to go wrong. I’m on my second pair.

For running, consider earbuds that offer a secure fit and are sweat-resistant. The Jaybird Vista 2 is highly recommended. This model provides excellent stability during intense activities, superior sound quality, and durability against sweat and elements, making them great choices for runners who need reliability and comfort.

Ditch the off-brand woes! Finding the perfect running headphones is key. I suggest Jabra Elite 7 Active for extra grip and powerful sound. Earhooks and a snug fit keep them in place, while their IP7 water resistance handles sweat and rain.

People will make comments about the sound quality, and yes they don't sound as good as regular headphones, but I was almost hit by a car about two weeks ago when they ran a red light. Only reason I didn't is because I heard the tires squeal and literally sprinted out of the way.

After shaking off the adrenaline I thought about the headphones I used to wear that were over the ear headphones. I never would have heard the car coming.

So I will take the drop in audio quality for safety. Also, I find they are really comfortable and hardly notice them sitting on my ears. Which is why I would prefer them to an earbud type of headphone as well.

I highly recommend the Shokz OpenRun Pro. They’re lightweight, comfortable, and provide great sound quality while keeping you aware of your surroundings. The battery life is impressive too, making them perfect for long runs. If you prefer traditional earbuds, the Apple AirPods Pro or Bose Sport Earbuds are also excellent options with great sound and comfort.

+1 for the jabra elite active, I even shower with them after finishing my run.

AirPod pros with the pass through option works great 👍

+1 to the Jabra Elite 85t. The “hear through” mode pumps in outside noise through microphones in the ear buds, and is super helpful for hearing ambient noise while running.

I also love these, because unlike bone conductors, you still have access to a noise cancelling mode so these can be used for you normal everyday earbuds too, not just running/outdoor usage.

I’ve had mine for two years with heavy usage and they still are holding up great. Can’t recommend enough.

Can be bought for around $70 second hand if you want to give them a try.

I have an aging pair of Aftershokz, now just Shokz, I guess. Stick to my head like glue. I hope they last forever because they're the best thing since sliced bread. The inventor should be canonized. Hope you find a pair that fits you well!

I have a Garmin Forerunner 245m running watch, which holds my Spotify playlists and mp3s. It connects directly to my Aftershokz via Bluetooth - no phone required

I'm also quite happy with my Jabra Elite 7 Active. Hearthrough mode definitely lets you hear your surroundings on your runs.