I recently bought these as a reward for training for another race and was really disappointed. They don't feel secure, half the time they don't actually charge and the touch area is iffy. Trying to decide if I just got a bad batch or if they're actually just that bad.

I'm coming from 2 back to back pairs of bose open ear buds that both failed in less than their 1 year warranty. I've never used shokz and the differences between the different levels didn't mean anything to me so I opted for the cheapest type first. I've been using them for about a week and so far i really like them. Sound quality is good, battery lasts quite a while, no pain around my ears. They stay in and feel secure while I'm running. So far I'm really happy with them! Hoping they last longer than my bose but they also have a longer warranty and I appreciate the different price points.

A very good product

I purchased these earbuds because I wear hearing aids inside my ear and didn't want to add anything else inside my ear. I wanted the open ear style. I'm basically happy with the quality of the sound and the way they fit and work but

Love these. I've been on the search for earbuds that I could wear at work. Traditional earbuds fall out of my ears and I need to be able to hear sounds around me. These have a great battery life, clear sound, and I can wear them comfortably with my glasses all day. On more than one occasion, I went to bed with one on because I forgot I was wearing them.

The headphones sound amazing and really help with being able to listen to my surroundings but still have some background music if I want. The only downfall is that the pressure the headphones place on my ears can get a bit uncomfortable at times and require adjusting every so often.

I keep these Shokz in my backpack for all my traveling…. I'm mot an audiophile, but rhe sound is great…l wear them in the gym, and on walks & bike rides outdoors…the fit is secure. Only complaint is that they took a little time to connect w/my IPhone 15…

I feel like I can't experience the music and bass as immersively as I do when I use earbuds that go inside my ear canal and seal with rubber. Therefore, I feel the need to turn the volume up on these “open-ear” earbuds, which causes the treble to hurt my ears, and the bass still doesn't feel loud enough. I do appreciate that these earbuds stay put. I am holding onto them as back-up earbuds for that reason. I am still on the hunt for earbuds that go inside your ear canal and also stay in place when you move a lot. The shape of the earbud also actually presses on the piece of cartilage just anterior to my ear canal when I wear an ear-warming headband or hat, which ends up hurting after a while.

The only reason I bought the new OpenFit Air was because I accidentally ran my previous pair through the washing machine for nearly two hours. I figured they were done for and immediately bought a replacement for work. After letting the old pair dry out, they ended up working perfectly and still do a month or two later. Honestly, if I had never used the older model, I'd probably rate the OpenFit Air four or even five stars. But after comparing them side by side, this new generation feels like a step backward in a few key areas. I work in I.T. and regularly switch between three devices: my desktop and the two mobile devices I carry around during the day. I also use the earbuds one at a time so one can charge while the other keeps going. With that setup, comfort and smooth device switching matter a lot. The updated metallic design looks nice, but some of the redesign choices don't actually help. The battery used to sit near the earlobe, and now it's built into the main housing of the earbud. The new rubberized loop looks good, but the change in weight throws off the balance. The older pair sat on my ear more naturally and felt more secure. The fit is where I notice the biggest change. The older model was so comfortable I'd forget I was even wearing it. This new version has a slight pinch. It's not painful, and I stop noticing it after a while, but it's still a step down in comfort. Switching between devices is also more touchy than it used to be. When I go back to my desktop, which is my third Bluetooth device, I often have to toggle Bluetooth or re-pair the earbuds to get them to connect. The older pair wasn't perfect either, but they handled switching better than this. I was also disappointed that Shokz still hasn't added wireless charging to the case. At this point it feels like something that should be standard. Overall, the OpenFit Air works fine, but the previous version set a stronger baseline. The changes in this model make it feel like a downgrade in comfort, balance, and device switching compared to the older one. Happy enough with purchase to keep and use almost daily

I don't know if I'm wearing them wrong but sometimes the back portion of my ear will get a a bit fatigued but I love the fact they're not in my ear hole I can wear them at work and still hear everything that's going on around me the quality of the salary is excellent