Nothing is as motivating as listening to your favorite music or podcast while running, but it must of course stay in place, be sweat-resistant and offer you crystal clear sound. Whether you're training for a marathon, triathlon, doing a HIIT session or just taking a stroll around the block, with the right earplugs you'll get even more fun and motivation from your runs.
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Regular earplugs are often not designed for intensive movements and can slip out of your ears while running, meaning you can lose them while running if you are not paying attention. In addition, regular earplugs are often not resistant to sweat or rain and do not offer an optimal fit for long-term comfort.
Running earphones, on the other hand, have been specially developed for sporting activities. They have a secure ergonomic fit, often with earhooks or wingtips, so they stay in place while running. In addition, they are often sweat and water resistant (IPX rating), so you don't have to worry about rain and sweat while running. Some models also offer you a transparency mode or open-ear technology, this is important for safe running, so you can continue to hear your surrounding sounds.
If you go running you will definitely have to deal with sweat and perhaps also rain. That is why it is important to pay close attention to the IPX rating, this is an international standard that indicates how well a device is resistant to water and dust.
For running we recommend at least IPX4, so that your earphones can withstand sweat and light rain. Do you often train in wetter conditions? Then choose IPX7 for complete waterproofness.
When choosing your new earbuds, the fit is just as important as the sound quality. After all, you don't want earplugs that keep falling out while running or that pinch during a longer workout. We have the best experience with the so-called open-ear earphones with earhook such as Shokz. Earhook says it all: you hook these earphones around your ear so that they stay firmly in place and cannot simply fall off. Combine earhook with open-ear technology and you have the ultimate earphones for running. This can be in a form of bone conduction where sound is conducted to your inner ear via vibrations, but also via air conduction where the speakers hang in front of the entrance of your ear. These shapes are ideal for safe running because you can still hear the traffic and your surroundings.
If you are looking for new sports earphones, the choice is enormous. One of the factors you can take into account is whether they are wired or wireless. Although wired models used to be popular because of their reliability, today athletes almost all opt for wireless earphones. The reason for this is because the wireless variants offer you more freedom of movement and comfort during your runs.
Some advantages of wireless earphones are:
Would you like to buy running earplugs? But are you not yet sure which earplugs best suit your wishes and needs? We will be happy to help you with all your questions to make the perfect choice. You can reach our running specialists via +31(0)413-256800 or send an email. You can also visit our store in Volkel Netherlands.
