I have gotten great mileage out of my ULtimate ears in ear phones. They finally started to break after 5 years of regular use. Mine are out of current stock but call headphones.com and talk to them. They are very helpful, not on commission and will help you choose. I just bought another pair from them even though these still work but get loose.
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!