BudFits Modify Apple Earbuds for Fitness

By adding a clip-on rubber loop to Apple's standard earbuds, a pair of BudFits makes them suitable for running, cycling, skateboarding and other activities.

If you’ve ever taken your new iPod out for a run only to have those smooth white earbuds jostle their way out of your ears a few minutes into your pavement pounding, you’re not alone. While plenty of companies have already released aftermarket earbuds catering specifically to this problem, a new product known as BudFits allows you to salvage your existing earbuds with a simple modification.

Innovelis’ BudFits are simply flexible rubber ear loops that clip onto existing Apple earbuds, then loop over your ear to provide more support for them, the same way many aftermarket designs work. You can clip them on when it’s time to work out, then remove them before the morning commute when you would rather not have the extra bulk.

They’re also cheaper than buying a completely separate pair of headphones just for exercise. A pair runs for $8.99 to $9.99, depending on where you pick them up (Amazon has them for $8.99.) They come in three different colors: frosted clear, black, and white.