I ditched my AirPods for these budget open-ear earbuds while running for a week — I won’t be going back

Soundcore AeroClip open-ear earbuds in champagne mist against a blue backdrop .

I have always had the same issue when running while wearing AirPods 3rd Gen — they always start to fall out of my ears. I turned to overhead earphones to combat this issue, but in the peak summer heat, running with thick cushioned ear pads isn’t exactly the best option.

Many of the best wireless earbuds also have ANC which reduces ambient noise (which is my favorite thing in the world when sitting on a busy train), but when I’m out running I want to be aware of my surroundings for my safety. Whether that be because I am near traffic or just on my own, it is always a priority for me to stay aware.