Best Headphones for Running

Am I the one person in NYC who cannot wear ear buds? I get that feeling when I ride the subway, and see everyone where their tiny little rubber pieces stuck in their ears. I have tried every kind, even the in-the-ear Shures with no success.

And for running, forget about it! There are several kinds that stay on, but all have their drawbacks: the back-of-the-head style works well with hats, but often rub against the ear in an uncomfortable way, plus, they are not good on a plane, where you lean your head back against the seat; the headphones that clip on your ear don't play well with sunglasses, and often make your ears sore; the lightweight, foldable, over the head style are the ones I end up with most of the time, because they stay in the vicinity of the ear best, and work with sunglasses, but they don't fit so well in the winter when I am wearing a hat.

Enter the Sennheiser MX75 Twist-To-Fit In-Ear Stereo Sport Headphones - these things work!

(Amazon.com Product Description)
"The Sennheiser MX75 Sport Line Stereo Headphones with Twist-to-Fit System combines a flashy neon green profile with a convenient twist-to-fit design that ensures stability while you're out jogging. The two earpieces contain rubber stoppers that press against the outer ear to further enhance stability, and a cable clip is included to hold the headphones to your clothes when they're not in use. Then, you can put them in the included vinyl carrying case for storage. The headphones themselves deliver low-end bass and drum clarity together with crispness in mid-range frequencies, and the overall sound quality is comparable with Sennheiser's studio headphones."

It is important to take the time to make sure you have the bud cover size that works best with your ear/s. I use a different size on each ears, and this level of customization makes a big difference for me. I can run in them with no problem. They are super lightweight and easy to carry with you when they travel. Very comfortable for long periods of time, since they are not forced into your ear canal, and they don't rub against any part of the outside of your ear.