After spending some time with the Shokz MINI OpenRun Pro. I’ve honestly set aside my AirPods The sound experience is different!!! Shokz offers a different experience that allows me to not miss out on what’s going on around me. I won’t miss a forklift coming by, boss, homie, wifie..etc. asking you a questions, or the car passing by while jammin’ out to Madonna. Shokz are very user friendly before and after reading the manual. Even after having some slight hearing impairment issues, I can still fully experience Shokz in a better way than inear buds. The sound experience is like it’s in your head! It’s just the way you want it to sound at high and low volumes either passing by loud TV’s or just low enough to still hear the creaking of footsteps down the hall. The sound quality experience is again very different in comparison to traditional earbuds or headphones BUT, is very crisp and clear with vocal audio and has nice comparable bas quality some may be looking for. It’s like the music is in your head. If you need that boom, get the top of the line!! The pros are very satisfying for the little sacrifice. There are some songs that may sound quiet but most will be loud enough to almost block out what’s going on around you. The durability is not at all what I expected. I was very delicate and gentle with my Shokz. Too afraid to set them anywhere(still am) but the case or near water (let alone sweat) You don’t have to worry about any of that with the Shokz OoenRun lineup. You have more durability coverage with the OpenRun’s and colors! Just give em a quick rinse. The comfort of my Mini Shokz is superior to any other headset I’ve owned that sits over ear or in-ear. Allowing me to feel little to nothing with my thin or thick frame glasses. Of course there is some slight discomfort by the end of the day from having something natural on. This feeling is far less in comparison to an inear headphone. I can wear a beanie comfortably without the awkward scratchy noise other In-ear buds give or have something large sticking out of my ears. The Shokz have a very unique, slender, and discreet design. The battery lasts a whole day and some depending how you use Shokz. Shokz have outlasted all my previous headphones I love my Shokz!!!

A little over a year ago they simply stopped producing sound. Connects only as a microphone. Repairing and resetting did not help. There is no access to any other device settings. There are only three buttons that can't do anything. I need reliable things, because such cases really throw me off balance. If you are selling them for only a year, then indicate this so that I understand what I am paying money for.

I have a job where I have headphones in pretty much all day. I am around a lot of loud noises such as heavy equipment and high winds. I have been using Beats for about 6 years and I wanted to try Shocks. My hope was I would be able to listen to podcasts and books on tape without headphones blasting directly in my ears all day. I feel this was achieved. I have had my new shock headphones for about 2 weeks. The things I like is the sound is not directly in my ear and I can hear pretty well most the time. I use earplugs most the day which I also like as the noise level increases with earplugs in. What I do not like is the sounds quality is not that great it sounds muffled and somewhat distant. Some people have a difficult time hearing me on phone calls and after long use the headphones make my head ache. Overall I’d say the headphones are ok but I am a little disappointed for the sound quality at the price point and overall comfort. Hope this helps.

I use primarily for work because regular ear buds gave me ear infections. Sound is pretty good for calls. Obviously won’t cancel out surround noise. Only complaint is that it doesn’t connect to multiple devices well - I often have to disconnect and reconnect to switch from computer to phone - not as seamless blue tooth as apple AirPods. But happy overall and won’t go back to regular headphones/buds. Great product overall.

Ngl, was a little skeptical since I had zero experience with these type of headphones but to have the ability to hear outside of the music playing was something that I was very interested in. I bought the newest model, from the reviews I read it just makes sense to start from the top because in most cases of it doesn’t hold up to your expectations, chances are the lesser of its product line wouldn’t either. Music. It plays well, you can hear all the instruments, vocals, nothing is let behind. The bass seems to be the weakest link but understanding it’s whole purpose of its nature, it is acceptable and doesn’t throw the music off or feels inadequate because of the bass. There is definitely room for improvement and from the looks of its history, they are here to improve its quality so that is a huge plus. Outside noise/sounds. Question is, can you hear and understand the sounds outside of the headphones itself? After all that is the whole point of this development. Short answer, yes, yes you can. Your volume with dictate how well can you hear outside of that. Even when you have the volume loud, you can still here noises and voices if they are close to you. Understanding what is being said may not be that easy. Again, if you have it loud enough that you can hear your music over noise you can certainly understand what others are saying to you. If anything you are aware of what is going on and I feel that is the whole point of this style. With over the ears or ear buds you are really isolated from your surroundings and usually needs a tap on the shoulder to get your attention. Ease of use. Right? We don’t want things complicated or have to memorize pages of info to navigate your headset. This is cut and dry and basically does pretty much what you want to do when you working out. Volume/power buttons (only 2) on your right ear, left ear has one button that does 1,2 or 3 clicks and that’s it. You want more, use your phone otherwise you wouldn’t want more than this. Cons. The only thing that really comes to mind aside from what I mentioned earlier is their special usb charging cable. It would be nice if they provided 2 cables, however I do wished the cable itself was a foot longer. You would still be able to fit it in the case easily. Results. Yes Yes Yes! By understand it’s purpose and that is what you are looking for, you will be happy and pleased with these headphones. Easy to put on and take off, comes with a great case and a charging cable, smooth operation, navigation is simple and effective. Battery life is great and the produced sounds are above par. Super happy with these!

I've been happy with the Shokz OpenRun Pro. Ear buds for me kept falling out or uncomfortable. I needed something different. Over the ear is very comfortable, I really don't know they are there. Connects easily. Taking a call is great. Music/sound is very clear. Volume up and down can be as low or high as you want. I've ran in the rain, no issues. Very pleased with the purchase. Highly recommend. I wish I had purchased sooner.

After someone let me experience theirs I immediately ordered mine and so far they are exactly what I've been looking for. After trying almost every ear bud and/or headphones that are available from the major brand names these have out preformed them all in comfort and usability both in the work place and for personnel use.

I tried a friends pair of Shokz headphones & I asked "what is this? Headphones not inside your ear? How's that possible. He explained to me that it worked with bone induction. They were so lightweight & comfortable. He had someone call him while I had them on. It was so clear to hear, & said that I've got to get a pair! He told me how he bought them so I ordered a pair & love them. Crystal clear sound!

I have issues with maintaining the Bluetooth connection with any small gap when listening. A small gap between songs or other listening results in an in and out reception that is a rapid voice/dead sound cadence. I have to disconnect the Shokz and reconnect to get a normal listening experience.

People often mistake my beige Shokz for hearing aids. They either assume I have a hearing disability and speak to me like I do, or they ask are you wearing hearings aids? I don’t like feeling like I’m an imposter of a disability. Definitely don’t recommend the beige color. I wish I could trade them. The sound quality is great and comfort is great but I hate wearing them because of the comments I get since they look like hearing aids.