Would these be good for running?
1757954
NO no no no. They are the worst running headphones I have ever owned. If anyone is saying yes they must be running 14 minute miles (walking). The biggest draw back is when you make a quick turn of the head even the slightest catch either on a sweaty shirt or just a slight tug of the cord will either break the headphone off the clip or pull the whole thing off. I have never been more frustrated with a heaphone running as I am with these. You literally have to concentrate to not make quick head turns. I have had my runs ruined with these. The fatal flaw is the absolutely childish plastic toy clip that holds the ear piece to the phone, completely garbage. NO no no no. They are the worst running headphones I have ever owned. If anyone is saying yes they must be running 14 minute miles (walking). The biggest draw back is when you make a quick turn of the head even the slightest catch either on a sweaty shirt or just a slight tug of the cord will either break the headphone off the clip or pull the whole thing off. I have never been more frustrated with a heaphone running as I am with these. You literally have to concentrate to not make quick head turns. I have had my runs ruined with these. The fatal flaw is the absolutely childish plastic toy... » Read More NO no no no. They are the worst running headphones I have ever owned. If anyone is saying yes they must be running 14 minute miles (walking). The biggest draw back is when you make a quick turn of the head even the slightest catch either on a sweaty shirt or just a slight tug of the cord will either break the headphone off the clip or pull the whole thing off. I have never been more frustrated with a heaphone running as I am with these. You literally have to concentrate to not make quick head turns. I have had my runs ruined with these. The fatal flaw is the absolutely childish plastic toy clip that holds the ear piece to the phone, completely garbage. « Show Less
1757955
No, they fit pretty loosely over the ears and I imagine they would come off easily from the motions during jogging.
1757956
Despite what a lot of these mouth-breathers are saying, these are great for running. I've used them for the past year+. The try not to get caught out in the rain though, because they're not waterproof. As someone else mentioned, they allow you to have situational awareness by not blocking out all external sound. Also, if you're getting a poor fit, just adjust to be tighter! They're meant to be adjustable and to conform to the user. At this price point, they're not going to last forever, but take a little care with them and you can get a good life out of them, then send them back to Koss under warranty for replacement. Despite what a lot of these mouth-breathers are saying, these are great for running. I've used them for the past year+. The try not to get caught out in the rain though, because they're not waterproof. As someone else mentioned, they allow you to have situational awareness by not blocking out all external sound. Also, if you're getting a poor fit, just adjust to be tighter! They're meant to be adjustable and to conform to the user. At this price point, they're not going to last forever, but take a little care with them and you can get a good life out of them, then send them back to Koss... » Read More Despite what a lot of these mouth-breathers are saying, these are great for running. I've used them for the past year+. The try not to get caught out in the rain though, because they're not waterproof. As someone else mentioned, they allow you to have situational awareness by not blocking out all external sound. Also, if you're getting a poor fit, just adjust to be tighter! They're meant to be adjustable and to conform to the user. At this price point, they're not going to last forever, but take a little care with them and you can get a good life out of them, then send them back to Koss under warranty for replacement. « Show Less
1757957
No - they were cheaply made & would not stand the test of running. Bose sports headphones (pricey but worth it) would.
1757958
Only just now got around to seeing this! Man.No, these wouldn't be great for running. I mean, they're pretty lightweight, but they can fall off your ears relatively easily, especially with all the jostling. Earbuds are definitely better for that sort of thing.
1757959
Honestly, no.Naturally, it depends on the ear, but I found them to be really loose.Worst of all, the ear hook is designed to actually pop off if there is too much tension.It's like a ball and socket joint, which is a terrible design.I used them for biking and after a while, the speaker just popped off the ear hook like every time I wore them.I hope that helps.
1757960
yes, for this reason: they are not noise cancelling phones. you want to hear some of what's going on around you. they can be difficult, or awkward to put on. you may want to consider using a headband to keep them in place, and to provide tight contact with your ears. these are excellent value; go for it. gj
1757961
Absolutely! Just adjust to get a good fit, and you'll be ready to go. The cord is a bit rigid, which could be a little annoying for gym use, but running would work!
1076260
I think they would be good for running but unfortunately shortly after I purchased them, they stopped working. Total disappointment.
907436
I don't think it would be good for running as I find it hard to secure so it stays in place when I tried wearing it for jumping jacks. You could have better luck though.
880975
I found them ideal for jogging because they don't have that "thump" that you hear when you wear earbuds. They also clamp down on your ears nicely to prevent the headphones from falling off.
1711739
Yes they work well for running as they are light and compact with a fairly thick cord that doesnt tangle.
1294478
I wouldnt recommend them for running. The protective earshell, although very comfortable, would not do well against perspiration. Better keep them indoors. The sound quality is amazing though -especially considering the price- and I'd recommend them for listening to music at home.
722498
Would depend on how much you used them. I wear mine in running shoes that I run 20-25 miles a week. Lasted me a few months .
1730231
They are kind of bulky but may work for running... just speakers blow out very quickly and easily. I bought them for my son.
922807
Yes, absolutely. I use them for 30-minute kickboxing workouts which require a somewhat tight fist so they would defintely work for making a loose fist for jogging.
1937483
I wouldn't recommend this for running. Though the earphones itself create a good seal on your canals, the breaks from the cords to the earphones itself might allow water to seep in. Although if you think about it, these are used as monitors, so hypothetically, they CAN be used for running.
1115640
I agree with Keith. I'm using them right now, these things are in my ears all the time. I'm not sure they'd be great for running, unless they were under a shirt, but for lifting they're fine. If you're up for the investment, I'd recommend these to anybody and everybody.
534109
I wouldn't run in them , I'm pretty sure they would fall off. They are just not made for high impact physical movement.
236580
I would not think they would hold up for running. I only used them for walking and snowblowing the drive. They broke after one season. Worked really well-but I will not pay that much for such a short span of time again.
509883
I never tried but i dont think it would be pleasent. The cable is very thick and annoying and the foam tips would probably mess up with the sweat. All the movement would not allow for a good seal and youre better off buying something meant for running.Even if those dont seem like major reasons to avoid these, they block a lot of noise. Not recommended while running because itll put you in danger.
1878905
They work well for running but not at high speeds. I've used it on my bike and get a lot of wind noise that drowns out the music. They work at the gym but not as well as the type that are earbuds.
1057737
It's funny you should ask that because I just did two grueling miles on the sandy beach here in Great Kills And the headphones helped keep me going delivering great sound with every step. So yes, you can definitely run with these
2018632
I would say yes. I've jogged a little in them and never had problems with them coming loose, but not any distance. The main negative I would say is that if there are other sounds, like grass mowing, etc., they aren't snug enough to block out the sound, like an ear bud might.