I hate how these feel in my ear though
This would be a comparable modern model.
https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/earphones/se846?variant=SE846G2CL
Not comparable to retail shite.
Discussion
I did too initially, but I can't go back to cans after how good these sound. The buds for these will mold to your ears too which really helps. Cheaper options use worse materials, and are less comfortable. I know, I owned a lot before these, they always irritated my ears if I was using them for long periods. You get what you pay for.