It’s much harder than you'd think for runners to find that perfect pair of headphones. I would know, and I barely do that much actually running anymore. Finding that pair that is comfortable, reliable, and doesn’t sound like trash can take a lot of searching with time and money you don’t have.
Thankfully, that’s literally part of my job. As someone who writes about tech for a living, I know the best headphones aren't always the best for working out. Quality over-ear headphones can weigh you down or are simply too nice to risk short-circuiting with your sweat or dropping in the middle of the street.
You need something tailor-made for exercise, whether that be an open-ear solution, earbuds for workouts, or something more creative. Other Esquire editors (who actually run) have weighed in on their preferences and confirmed my biases for a few of my favorite picks as well. Between the tech expertise and the running expertise, you’ve come to the right place.
These are the seven best wireless headphones for running, from Shokz to AirPods and more. When it comes to active wear headphones, there is one brand we trust above all others. Shokz has helped popularize the open ear headphone with its bone conduction technology and these headphones are the newest, most advanced version of it.
The OpenFit2+ rests on your ears, secured with comfortable hooks, and pumps in clear, detailed audio without needing to stick anything in your ear. The battery life is superb, with up to 11 consecutive hours on a full charge and a case that holds 48 hours worth of charge. I’ve loved them as exercise buds, but they are great for a casual wearer too.
Don’t just take my word for it. Esquire senior entertainment editor Brady Langmann wears them every day. He calls them “lightweight, secure, and accessible to nearly every ear shape.
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