Since April I have been using a set of Shure E3c earphones just about every day. Before them I was using a number of different earphones, all of which I got for free or had paid less than $10 for. My main concern was them staying in my ear, so if they could do that I was not overly picky. After using the Shure's for a while, I was hooked. The reviews on these are mixed, and not everyone likes the fit, but they ended up being just what I was looking for. Not only did they fit me fine (when I had the right earpiece on) but the sound was great, and they stayed in place. I have been using them since. So I got to the gym a day or two ago and stepped on a elliptical machine for a little warming up. As I was getting on I was also putting my earphones in place and I dropped one. As soon as I heard it clink against the aluminum track of the machine, the wheel on that side came up and ran over the left earphone.

The wheel ripped the end of the E3c right off of the device. The earplug was ruined, but the rest of the device was intact. Luckily I found the other piece. Prett unfortunate, but also kinda gross.

With the help of a bright light and some offbrand Crazy Glue I was able to fix it! I guess I got lucky because the device now works perfectly and the fit is as good as ever. It took some time to line up everything, but after the glue dried overnight and I slapped another earplug on there, it was as good as new... [Please note the extremely neat glue handiwork.]