One set of headphones I think one should steer away from based on my experiences with them is the refurbished Monster Turbine headphones that sell for around $50. One headphone enthusiast recommended them to me and within a couple of days the back casing of one of the earphone got separated from the front driver. I returned it and got a replacement pretty quickly but then it happened again with that replacement pair. I was using these earbuds at work and would take them out and drop them on my desk periodically. I then got Skullcandy earbuds this time from TJ Maxx as well and they are holding up quite well.
Sturdy sub - $50 in-ear headphones?
Not looking for amazing quality, just something to replace my awful Apple stuck earbuds. Main things are: no noise leaking, sturdy (I drop them often, tangle the wires a lot, don't clean them, etc.), and better than my Apple buds which shouldn't be that hard, haha. The cheaper the better. thanks!