REVIEWS: EARBUDS

I’m not sure if this is just me, but I had been on a mission for months to find my perfect pair of running earbuds. I wanted something with good sound and some control. Here are some reviews for a few I tried.


Bose Freestyle Earbuds, Ice Blue ($129.95)














Yes, these are a bit pricey, but as part of my search a looked into both low cost and higher cost earbuds. These have volume control, as well as the ability to skip tracks and answer phone calls. They are fit very nicely in your ears and have never fallen out. The audio is good and they don’t get tangled easily.

Thumbs up: Controls, stay in place, don’t hurt ears.

Thumbs Down: Cost my be a deal breaker for some.

In the Nerd running bag: YES



JLab JBuds EPIC earbuds ($33.00)

These include 4 Sizes Revolutionary Cush Fins and 6 Gel Tips, Custom Zippered Travel Case and Universal Mic and Easy-to-Use Track Control. These sound very good, and don’t make your ears hurt even after 10 or 11 miles. Once you get the fins in correctly, they stay in place. However, the fins are not connected to the earbuds, and can easily come off. I already lost two.

Thumbs Up: Good sound for a good price, don’t hurt your ears.
Thumbs Down: Fins fall off easy and can get lost in no time.


In the Nerd running bag:  NO




Decibullz custom molded earplugs ($25.99)

How do they work? Simply heat the Decibullz thermoplastic molds in boiling water, let them cool for a bit, and shape them to your ears. So the deal with these is they do work, they do mold to the shape of your ear to help most earbuds stay in place. I did need to reshape them a few times to get them right. The only issue I had with these is that they hurt my ears after 30 minutes, since they are hard. I would recommend them if you have a favorite pair of earbuds that need help staying in place.

Thumbs Up: Easy to use with instructions.
Thumbs Down: Hurt my ears (maybe just me)

 In the Nerd running bag: NO

REVIEWS: Flipbelt Reivew ($28.00)

Got the new Flip-belt after a upgraded to the new IPhone 6 plus which is huge. So I used this on a three mile run and it was easy to put on, putting the phone took a little effort, but not too bad. It stayed in place and I did not feel the phone at all. I even put a small key and the key also stayed in place. I completely forgot I was wearing the belt. The belt adds no extra weight and keeps your stuff close. I like the material, and especially like that it looks nothing like a fanny pack. Actually it's not even visible if you wear it under your shirt.

Thumbs Up: Easy to use, stays in place, does not bounce, or shift.
Thumbs Down: Not easy access to your phone, like an armband so you can’t look at it without having to take it out. If you use running apps this may be a down side.

In the Nerd running bag: YES