Shokz - OpenFit 2+

I couldn't find that many opinions online so I thought I'd throw in my two cents. A bit of background, I'm a bit of a headphone enthusiast but nothing crazy - my main headphones are the the HD650, HD620s, and previously the AKG K701. I use the Etymotic er3xr on the go in addition to some random wireless Sony bluetooth earbuds. I also have the Bose QC45. I bought the OpenFit 2+ as an upgrade over the OpenFit Air which I currently own as a pair of cheap(ish) open headphones for situations where I'd like to hear the environment outside. To be honest the old OpenFit Air are kinda bad but they are cheap and are tolerable for some background music. The OpenFit 2+ are a substantial improvement and actually provide decent sound quality. Overall I'd describe the sound signature as being overall pretty well balanced and slightly V shaped with plenty of treble sparkle. The treble resolution isn't amazing but it's hard to fault given the category doesn't have that many contenders. The sub-bass rolls off a little as well which is expected for this form factor, but bass extension is surprisingly good. Soundstage is good, reasonably wide, which is not exactly surprising given V shaped sound signatures does tend to assist to that effect. Compared to my er3xr, the Shokz has a laid back midrange with a hotter treble and is of course less detailed across the board. It's brighter than the HD650's with a rougher less refined sound. I bought them for $339.00 AUD, I'd highly recommend them for anyone who is after some open sporty headphones and is willing to pay for good sound quality.

Yeah the 2 is a significant step up. I don't know how they compare with the Ultra Open.

I tried them on sale for $129 USD a couple weeks ago and I thought they were OK, but the slightest ambient noise completely masks lower frequencies even with bass boost enabled. Not really the product’s fault per se, but the design just doesn’t work for exercise in urban environments. Also the soft rubbery part contains BPAs which is really bad, especially given the friction & moisture that they’ll be subjected to.

I am very happy with my Shokz Openfit 2+. It´s a normal speaker but it's on the outside of your ear. And quality on calls are really good.

My ear shape sounds similar to yours. I first tried the soundcore aeroclip and also the huawei freeclip, but clip-style designs always feel a bit uncomfortable after long use. I recently switched to the shokz openfit 2+, and I found the earhook design fits my ears better and stays very stable. You could try it too if you’re interested, it might open up a whole new world haha.

My favorites are the Shokz OpenFit 2+

I got the new Shokz Openfit 2+ which was finally released in Canada. It’s been a dream :)

After multiple sonys and samsungs I settled on Shokz openfit 2+ and they are just great. You can hear, but the sound is very solid too, I am just staggered.

If you are prioritising sound quality you are not going to want to use Shokz or any other bone conduction headphone. I own three pairs - one for swimming, one for calls (Opencomm 2) and one for general use including cycling (Openfit 2+). They are great for these purposes but they are very low quality for sound. You can also hear everything else that is going on around you so quite often whatever you are listening to is drowned out by external noise. For calls the microphone on the Openfit 2+ is very good (much, much better than any version of the AirPods), but the Opencomm 2 is significantly better. However, if sound quality is important to you, you will be very disappointed.

Depends on the model. Some are bone conduction, some are speakers. I have both versions. The swimming models and the Opencomm 2 are bone conduction. The Openfit 2+ are speakers. None of them has good sound quality.

You could give the Shokz Openfit 2+ a try. The call quality is really clear, which was the main reason I bought it, but later I found it’s also great for workouts. It’s comfortable to wear, and the IP55 water resistance is good enough for sweaty sessions.

I recommend Shokz's Openfit, which is designed for fitness enthusiasts. I find it very comfortable and it stays in place during exercise. It has a wide range of uses and can also be used in everyday life.

Is she after in-ears or open-ear ones too? If she’s okay with the earhook style, I’d say check out the Shokz Openfit 2+. The sound is really nice with full bass and clear highs, and they’re super comfy. They don’t slip off either. But if she wears glasses, I’d probably go with the Opendots instead since they feel way better with glasses on.

Would anyone recommend the shokz openfit 2 over the Bose?

Yeah, I have the open run bone induction headphones. I love them. But sometimes I want a bandless option and I hate in-ear earbuds. I'm thinking hard on pulling the trigger for the new shokz openfit 2. They supposedly improved a lot over the first edition. Thank you for your reply!

I run in either AirPods or Shokz OpenFit 2. I run a lot and they are not an issue with sweat.

I use Shokz Openfit 2. I absolutely love them. Really good sound quality while still being able to hear what's going on around you. They are very secure and super light, I often forget I'm wearing them.

I like the feel of my Bose Open over the Shokz OpenDots. But for the few bucks less, they compare just fine. I do find myself using my Openfit 2s the most. Just easier to put on and not in the way as others.

Open Fit 2-Shokz. Over the ear n still loud. For me the best sounding n best noise cancelling mic

I just recently upgraded to the Shockz Openfit 2 and I am so impressed! As someone who usually prefers good sound quality in headphones, these have both the incredible Shockz comfort and fit, the sound quality was really solid as well. I tried the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 headphones recently, and the Openfit 2 were significantly better in my opinion.

Shokz OpenFit 2 would be my recommendation. They don’t fit in the ear but sit on the ear. Get pretty loud and very secure when running. They are very comfortable and even no issues laying on them. I would also say look into the opendots but they will be above your $200 after tax, but go for $199 If you have a Best Buy near you, they should have them on display to try as they don’t go in your ear.

I recommend looking into Shokz OpenFit 2. They are on ear earbuds. The hook will keep them secure and they are very light. Due to the on ear style they barely give any ear fatigue.

Same here. The OpenFit 2 are incredible. But the clips would be sweet.

I NEED to hear these. I’m blown away by the OpenFit 2 sound quality, but want clip buds. Do the OpenDots have the same sound quality? And mic quality?

Bose Ultra Open are great for minimal footprint. Sound is pretty alright. Abysmal call quality. They do pinch after a while but it doesn’t hurt that much. I’m sure with time they’ll be less noticeable. Shokz open fit 2 are a little more intrusive since they’re over ear hooks instead of clips, but the sound is MILES better. Great sound for open buds, great battery, great call quality. Very comfy. I regularly forget they’re on. My Shokz are my work buds, playing music, taking calls. The Bose stay at home for watching shows and doing class work/exercising.

Are you looking for something over ear specifically? Like a regular set of headphones or are you open to just about anything? I've just been use random earbuds and an old set of gaming headphones, with Bluetooth, but I recently snagged a pair of Shokz Openfit 2 and lemme tell you, they shocked me. They are open earbuds, but they sound very good and are wildly comfortable. Did an elliptical/weight session and they never moved. Plus their design gives you situational awareness, so you don't get hit by a car or eaten by a mountain lion or something. Definitely an option to look into if any of that speaks to you!

Aerofit2 bothered my ears, the openfit 2 is fine

Open shokz2 I think, I have them open ear ones. Love them.

Shokz here too--after using Open Run for 4 years I got a set of Open Fit and they are AMAZING! No connector "wire" to go around your head-they are not connected! SUPER AMAZING sound for both audio books calls AND music-much more bass! With long hair the other one always got caught in my hair. I use mine 10 hours a day to talk on phone at work and listen to audio books-never one complaint in 5 years of my quality of talking. I had a rollover accident in Jan and did not lose one of them-they stayed on my ears during the rollover! I love them! This is what I have: [https://shokz.com/pages/openfit2](https://shokz.com/pages/openfit2)

Not sure open ear earbuds can successfully cancel noise. I have the Shokz Openfit 2 and Air. I don't have any complaints, except maybe the carrying case is a little bulky compared to my Airpods...

I am an Apple guy too. After my AirPod Pros died on me, I got a pair of nothing ear (a). The ANC is very good but the transparency mode not so much. I use them to listen to music or podcasts while mowing the lawn for example, and they’re great for that. Plus half the price of APP. I recently picked up Shokz open, fit 2 that are outside the ear. These are great for running or riding my bike. They don’t move although it takes a little time to get used to have something that’s not in your ear.

I got my Shokz a few months ago when MO running still required my ears to be covered. I tried the ones with the band on at Best Buy and was worried about the band driving me nuts so I went and got my favorite head band to try again and literally hated them. It pushed the band on to my neck and felt like a label in a shirt that wasn’t supposed to be there. Ended up getting the OpenFit2s instead and my husband has the OpenRun Pros. If you have a Best Buy or running store near you: they may also have a display where you can try them for yourself before buying and I highly recommend bringing your favorite winter hat to make sure it works with it too. Lastly: if you have a Runna subscription, it comes with a discount for Shokz so you can recoup some of that Runna cost. Good luck!

Same combo here, but I use openfit 2 and opendots. I wear dots for walking and fit for gym workouts. Button controls make a big difference when I’m sweating.

I’ve tried both and the Openfit 2 sounds better than the Opendots. I am leaning towards the Openfit 2, but don’t know how comfortable they’ll be long term with glasses.

I have 3 of the 4 on your list. I love the sounds of the Bose but the mi. Isn't great. The freeclips are pretty good. The shokz are ok. I have incredibly sensitive ears so after an hour or less they all start to hurt. This I am still on a quest. I use the bose the most due tonsound and thwm the freeclips.

I have the Shokz Openfit 2 and I love them especially considering I can't wear normal ear buds because they always fall out and I get ear fatigue after about 30 minutes. Also Shokz make the Opendots One which are supposed to sound even better but they are not available on Amazon UK just yet.

I’ve researched this topic far longer than I’d want to admit and completely agree the Openfit 2 are the way to go. I prefer independent buds, rather than the connected versions, and require open ear for safety. The sound quality has improved significantly with this version. Highly recommend.

2nd this specific pair. Amazing headphones

I have the shokz open fit 2 and love them. In-ear buds were never really comfortable but I can wear these for hours and honestly forget they're there since you can hear normally if nothing is playing

I feel like Shokz openfit 2 works great for home workouts. We just set up some equipment and since my husband works from home and takes calls, I can’t just blast music on speakers. With these, no sweaty ears and they stay put. For outdoors I use the openrun pro, indoors it’s openfit 2. Curious what everyone else uses for working out?

Yeah I’ve done lifting, running, jump rope, even pull-ups. They stay secure and comfy

imo openfit2 gives a better sound experience, openrun lets you hear more of what’s around you.

I’ve just bought the shokz fit 2 and really impressed with the quality of them

I practically live in my shokz, they are awesome, especially in a work environment! I really hope someone manages to get most of the pro 3 features working on android. The only reason I would ever want to get an iphone is for the airpods features...

Have you looked at clip-on earbuds like the Soundcore AeroClip or C40i? I haven’t listened to the Nothing Open Ear, I’ve read they’re great but only if they sit exactly over your ear canals. They won’t sound good unless they have a good fit and it’s more difficult to get a good fit with them because they’re lacking ways to adjust them. I’ve listened to the Shokz OpenFit 2 and Soundcore Aerofit 2. I preferred the Aerofit 2 because you could adjust their angle, you can’t with the Shokz and the right one always stuck out more causing less bass on that side. I would also look at the Bose QC Open because they have more bass than any other open pair of earbuds I’ve listened to. If they’re out of your budget, I’d look to Soundcore or potentially Nothing if you can try them on first.

Shockz Openfit 2 is ❤️

Shokz Openfit/2 Love em!!

open fit 2 . 100 percent recommend . I do HVAC work, these are the only ones i find that work 8 hrs days with out hurting my ears . The sound they produce are so good . The call quality is very good . NC not good do to open ear . . The good side , I can have conversation with people and hear them perfect . Again no ear aches . Touch button works perfect with samsung 25 plus phone . The app works perfect with Samsung 25 plus .

I have a variety of Shokz products. I purchased the OpenRun Pro 2's to replace my original OpenRun Pro's. Much better sound quality. A directional speaker was added to pipe some base into your ear to give a more balanced sound. I got the OpenFit 2's as a gift, and they sound good... and more recently I got the OpenDots One and like them a bit more than the OpenFit 2's and wear those daily (great sound and pretty darn comfortable). But when I bicycle, it is the OpenRun Pro 2 exclusively. I feel those allow me to hear my surroundings more. I will add, I do have some hearing damage in my left ear.

I own the Shokz OpenFit 2's and they are great/lightweight and sound good, but I was gifted the Shokz OpenDots One and they are my new favorites for every day use... taking calls, listening to audio-books/music. They are comfortable, and it took me a while to get used to the touch controls, but I understand them now and really like these.

I have a Pixel and an iPhone... I got earbuds everywhere. I have the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 ANC, Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, and a number of Shokz products (OpenRun Pro 2, OpenFit 2, and was just gifted the OpenDots One). I use the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2's when I am cycling. On the iPhone, I prefer the AirPods 4 ANC over the Pro2's. They fit me better and sound just fine. But I am quite fond of the OpenDots One. They sound amazing to my ears.

I recommend open-ear style headphones that are hooked to your ears but don't go in the ear canal. They are not bone conducting headphones so the sound quality is actually pretty good. They are very stable on technical terrain, even aggressive downhill running, and they don't block outside noise, which helps to be more aware of surroundings. One good choice Shokz OpenFit, but there are other choices, for example Bose or Oladance.

Shokz OpenFit 2. These are **not** bone conducting headphones. The music quality is very good.

I really like Shokz OpenFit 2. These are open ear headphones with good sound quality, not bone conducting like other Shokz. The battery life is great too.

I actively use the shokz openfit 2. Truly amazing earbuds

Shozk openfit 2 are excellent for comfort

Really satisfied with my Shokz Openfit 2. Good sounds, good battery, fits well and light. Nice to being able to hear surroundings, especially on race day, but trainings too.

For me, shokz first, sunglasses on top behing the ears works. Depends on ears and sunglassess I guess.

I really like the Shoks openfit 2. The sound is better than the openrun pro but they don’t go inside your ear like traditional earbuds and trap sweat/dirt

Also keep in mind because it doesn't create a seal, the bass would be severely lacking compared to ones with silicon tips. Did you try previously changing the tips to different sizes?

My only advice for the shokz that go completely around your head is to get the mini size instead of regular if you are petite or have a small head. My husband has the regulars and I tried them before I was going to purchase. I hated them. They seemed big and clunky on my head. I ended up purchasing the smaller size and they are perfect. I love them.

FYI to anyone looking to get the banded Shokz through Costco, the warehouse only has the regular size, but the mini is available online. I have the regular. I think the mini would have been a better choice for me, but I got used to it quickly enough and really dont think about it any more on runs. The only time it REALLY bugs me is when I'm sitting down and can't lean back because the band is sticking out. But my use for them is almost 100% for running, so whatever. For running i love them. The difference between a microphone that feeds you the outside noises (and the wind noise and everything else) and just plain *hearing* everything i amazing.

For in ear I love my anker sound core. But for battery life, I love my aftershockz conduction. I have an early version. My partner has the fancy waterproof one. 

Shokz OpenFit. Waaaaay better sound than the OpenRun Pro. I have both.

I've had three pairs of the Openrun minis over the last ten years and used them mainly for running and cycling. I just switched to the Openfits which are over the ear earbuds so they don't have the band in the back. They are so comfortable I can have them in for hours and don't feel them at all.

I have the Shocks with the band and AirPods Pro. I use both. I prefer the AirPods with noise cancellation if I’m running at the gym, and I use the shockz for outdoor runs for safety. I personally don’t notice the band on them at all when I’m running.

Noise cancelling: Bose whatever the fuck Open ear: shokz openfit

I know they're popular, but I have to say I'm kind of surprised that the Shokz love is so strong here. I tried both the Openrun and Openfit models and both felt like they were constantly jostling around or going to fall off, fit was disrupted if I was wearing a headband or hat, and had poor sound quality. I understand wanting to be aware of your surroundings but to be honest, there's also sound that I want to block out sometimes. Also, if it was windy at all the wind interference blowing across the speakers on the open-ear models is terrible and makes it so that you can hardly hear anything. I prefer physical buttons for control functions like pause/skip forward/skip back and found the touch controls annoying. I prefer a wired bluetooth model (two earbuds connected to one another) so that I can adjust if I need to have more awareness of surroundings by taking one ear out and not having a loose item to deal with. I get this is not the norm but I do the vast majority of my running in parks where I don't need to worry about traffic, so don't worry about keeping both in most of the time. I used to really like Jaybird products and went through multiple pairs before they had some kind of technical malfunction, but am using a random cheap brand ($35 or so?) at the moment. Battery life for bluetooth products has improved dramatically and for running gear that takes a beating, I'm happy to use something basic until it wears out.

I have both and like both, I find the open fit irritate my ears after awhile due to the way they sit on them. The open fit definitely sound better though.

I got the open fit. I chose based on reviews on YouTube. Music is loud enough on my runs. I wore them for a half marathon and they stayed on fine and I don't feel them at all. The battery lasted through the whole half and had plenty of battery to spare. I can still wear a hat. When I am running outside I can hear when someone is approaching or if a vehicle is near. I love them and think they are stylish and cute. I got the pink ones and they match my ear skin tone. Downside: it's not as immersive as an experience as in bud ear phones. If I go at a busy time at the gym I can barely hear my music over the machines making the treadmill even harder.

I use the Shokz Open Fit, the ones that are separate open ear buds, the sound is much better than the open run models that are bone conduction. They still won’t be as good of sound quality or as loud as in ear earbuds they aren’t terrible either.

Shokz openfit as someone who experienced ruptured eardrum.

Shockz OpenFit, great when put an about and still need to react to the external world.

Shokz OpenFit. Because they're actually little speakers, so they sound good, they aren't just trying to vibrate your skull. You still get all the frequencies. Very comfortable since they don't wedge in your ear canal, they sit a little bit in front. And they're a good balance between being able to hear my music and being able to hear around me.

i have switched to open air ear buds like aerofit pro and shokz open fit. You lose noise canceling but gain all day comfort for listening to music. My ears don't get sore like with in ear silicone buds If i need noise canceling i just use my headphones

3 sets, AirPods pro for work and passive sounds to control incoming noises, i work for road maintenance, shokz openfits for home, need to keep my ears aware for kids, and status audio for loud listening sessions, or listening to whole albums

If you need another option in the future the Shokz Openfit aren’t bone conduction, they are open ear earbuds. They are the most comfortable headphones or earbuds I’ve ever owned

I use several different pairs of shokz. Open run, open fit and open comm. You really can't go wrong with any of them.

Man I have been through so many of them, and maybe it's just that my ear is odd but I've been frustrated with how they either fall out or bother me after 30 minutes or so.... until I found one built very differently. At last, I'm happy with the Shokz Openfit, because they wrap around the back of the ear rather than trying to be seated in your ear canal. So maybe give it a try if you like.

I've owned every iteration of the Open Run (currently have the OpenRun Pro 2 in the regular neck band size). I use them for trail running and have been extremely happy with them. None have failed (even tho I run in the rain in the PNW winter), but as new models become available I upgrade for better sound and give away what I have to a family member. I also own the OpenFit buds and think they have the best sound, but I prefer having the 'hardware' controls on the OpenRun. My one complaint was that the rigid neck band sticks out away from my head and looks stupid. And THEN I discovered that Shokz makes a 'mini' shorter neck band version of the Open Run model. So I have the Open Run 2 Pro Mini in my cart, ready to check out on July 8th when the 25% off sale begins.

I have tried the Shokz Openfit and they drove me insane. I kept feeling them on and thinking they would fall off my ears at any moment, it would distract me from my run. I returned them and I got the Bose ultra open earbuds and I am so happy with them. Sound quality is good and you can also hear your surroundings, as they don’t go into your ear either. The only con I’ve found is that the mic is not as good as it could be for the price.

Shokz ooen fit are the best running headphones I’ve owned. The open runs and open se’s were too big for my head😭

Shokz OpenFits are great for the hill

They're fine with mine, sandbox classic

I upgraded to these from what you have and I like these even better. SHOKZ OpenFit - Open-Ear True Wireless Bluetooth Headphones with Microphone, Earbuds with Earhooks, Sweat Resistant, Fast Charging, 28HRS Playtime, Compatible with iPhone & Android, Black Checking out the EQ modes in the app: Standard, Vocal, Bass Boost, Treble Boost and Customize.

I didn’t like how the Shox felt while wearing a helmet and sunglasses. I switched to the Bose Open Ear Ultra and have been very happy.

Shokz Openfit/Air. I wear glasses and they feel like they aren't even there. The only reason I know that they are on is that I can hear music in my ears. The battery life is fantastic as well. I'm a bit of a slow runner, and my first marathon time was over 5 hours, and the Shokz lasted the whole time.

Shokz open fit (they are not connected in the back). Love them. They are light, they won’t fall off (they hook over each ear) and you can cover your ears. The cover your ears is a big thing for me because I could not do that comfortably with my regular connected Shokz- which are also great. I just wanted to be able to cover my ears in the winter. Edit: words

Absolutely can hear everything even when I have the volume all the way up cause I’m hurting doing 1K repeats.

Same. When i have to wear a beanie, it gets a little tricky

100% the worst!

I have had all 3 shokz open for 1 and 2 and the dot one. The dots call quality was pretty terrible. The openfits are just all around great. Though I find myself reaching for the soundcore aeroclips more and more.

Honestly either way you can't go wrong. I think I'm more of a fan of the clip style because I wear glasses. I also use the Huawei free clip. But honestly the shokz openfits are still amazing. I mainly use those for the gym. I also forget I'm wearing them most of the time I'm like the clips.

I use shokz openfit. Love them

I tried the shokz open in a shop. Great sound , comfortable with my glasses. But I'm put off because of their poor customer service regarding warranty claims.

I just ran with mine for the first time yesterday. Listened to an audiobook during a windy 5k with no problems and could still hear my surroundings. Love them!

Shokz open fit series. They don’t go in your ear canal at all. They just rest on your ear. I think it might be less pressure.

Echo this. Open shokz let me hear the warning rattle and I stopped right before stepping on one. Would have been in a world of hurt with earbuds.

Shokz openfit I use because I can’t have something stuck in my ear for extended periods of time without it hurting me

You need 2 different solutions, not 1. Running outside with noise cancelling headphones is a huge no-no and is very risky for your health. You need to be able to hear what’s going on around you to avoid accidents. I use Shokz OpenFit and have had no issues with them for 2 years.

I love Shockz Openfit and have been using them for over a year now. I prefer the openfit (singles) to the attacked OpenRun

Have you considered open ear earbuds? They might meet your need, cuz you can hear everything and be fully aware of the environment while listening to music. I recommend Shokz openfit, which is also comfortable to wear.

I am very happy with the Shokz Open Fit. They sound good and let outside noise in. These could be described as traditional ear buds but they have a gap between the speaker and the ear. I was not happy with the Shokz bone conducting headphones. My uncovered ears heard the usual wind noise while riding. To compensate, I had to turn the bone conducting headphones all the way up and that drowned out any important sounds anyway (cars approaching, etc…). So, I went back to Apple AirPods until I got the Shokz Open Fit. Honourable mention: The Meta Ray Ban smart glasses with integrated speakers sound great if you want to get smart sunglasses. My only problem with these is the thick frames mean craning my neck higher in an aero position. They would be excellent if you ride in an upright position.

Shokz OpenFit. Ear canal size doesn't matter with an on ear type.

battery lasts longer, NOT in ear so you can hear environmental noise very well. the fidelity is worse than my $20 skullcandy in-ears but my Shokz are SO much better for running for awareness alone.. the wrap around strap is great too

How is the battery life on Open Fit? I need max volume with audiobooks on trail runs and my Open Run Pros are drained after 4 hours

Highly reccomend the Shokz Openfit. They are just as comfortable, with more bass even as an open ear design.

I personally enjoyed both. I opted for the Openfit Air, but the openfit were great too, specifically for music. It's really up to you if you wanna spend more on the openfits for the wireless charging and such. They also feel more premium. The Airs worked well for me and I saved a few extra bucks.

I would. I'd take anything Shokz open ear wise over Bose

I use the pink shokz! I love them so much; I'm near some somewhat busy streets and I can always hear traffic while still hearing my tunes. I also use them for around the house and cleaning! I was reluctant to buy these, but they're great for runs and I am never having to adjust them, and feels safer than normal headphones as far as traffic goes.

I have two shokz I use frequently: openrun and openfit The openrun ones I find most useful for cycling. You have less risk of losing one, and they have easy controls. The band around the back does not interfere with my summer headcap, my glasses or the helmet. The only issue I have with the openrun is that in winter I have to squeeze them in with my winter cap and under my helmet. Which can cause a bit of a pressure point. But for my short commute rides I've learned to deal with it. (My big rides in winter I do indoors) The openfit I use for indoor cycling. Mainly because I find switching bluetooth devices a pain :) The openfit are fine, but the controls can be quite clunky with the touch controls.

Second that as long as you don’t need ANC. They are great sounding and comfortable enough to wear all day, but the design prevents ANC from being possible.

I recently purchased shockz open fit and they are a game changer for my road running!

I LOVE my Aftershokz. I have both the band as well as their OpenFit earbuds.

I found the band of mine annoying until I realized that I needed the small size (there are two band sizes). It doesn't bother me anymore. In winter the band stay put inside my Buff.

I got a pair of shokz openfit for Christmas and am really liking them. I wasn’t sure about the style, since it’s individual ones for each ear rather than the standard wrap around for shokz, but they do stay put and are comfortable. I like that you can still hear background noise like traffic.

I have the earbuds (not the wraparound ones) and I love them! My one complaint is that they don’t really love my ears so I only use them for outdoor runs or when I’m running with other people because they tend to not sit in my ears right sometimes. But I wore them for my first marathon last October and had no problems at all really.

Shokz Openfit. Just double tap the button on the earphone and it skips to next song. This with Spotify and jobs a good’n

I have the open runs for that reason... I have sweated to death my old lower tier pair. In the company's defense, they sent me a free replacement pair that were an updated version. I also have a pair of open fits that I got for a present for myself a while back because they fit better under hats. I run in the country where we have no sidewalks but a lot of free range dogs, people on tractors and the occasional lost cyclist from the neighboring county with more money. I'm not from that county but also wear them cycling because drivers seem to hate cyclists even more than they do runners... they fit great with my helmet and sunglasses both.

I have shokz open fit, those are not bone conduction. They have some that are, and some that aren't

Good with open run. I am a heavy user of the shohz open run and open fit. Love the open fit for sound better than open run and battery life. What I don't like about open fit. Easy to lose. Always need to remember where the charging box is. Needing the box to pair. Oh, almost for got this. If dropped, they maybe hard to find. Open run, has a proprietary charging usb magnetic cable as I see it the only thing to worry about.

I absolutely love my shokz openfit earbuds. I have severe sensory issues, so I wear one 24/7 while I'm awake with an audio book playing to give me something to focus on. They are so comfortable most of the time I don't even feel them, and I can run them for about 6 hours before switching. 100% agree with the others about the customer service as well. I can honestly say this is one of the very few products I would give a perfect review.

It's not true at all. I use a single bud most of the time unless I'm in louder places needing the extra volume.

Shokz open fit might fit the bill. Not bone conducting, but small, separate ear clips which work well for running and are "open ear" too.

Best Buy sells Shockz open earbuds. They work really well. You can go test a pair out before purchase. Long life too. :)

Aftershokz are loved by runners. I’m not surprised it ranked so high. They were a game changer for me.

Because they don’t fall out of your ears and they don’t go in or cover your ears so you can hear your surroundings (for example the car that is texting while driving and about to run you over from behind). Another advantage is you don’t hear your feet pounding the ground like you do with earbuds. They don’t have a high IPX rating but survive rain, humidity and massive amounts of sweat much better than headphones with way higher IPX ratings. They also come with a no questions asked 2 year warranty.

I totally agree with you. I love my open ear Shokz. I can hear my music and everything around me!

They used to be known asAfterShockz and I can give a third review: they worked for me as I ran in thick snow (almost blizzard)- they're a wonderful product I will replace in a heartbeat!

I had the bone conducting shokz and loved them until I slept on them and broke the band like 7 or 8 years into ownership, still working great with a toque on. Now I have the shokz open ear and absolutely love them. The wind noise is manageable but once I get over about 20KM/HR the other person cannot hear me.

Shokz are awesome. Don’t slip out like the white things. Looonnnggg battery life! Can also hear the world around you. If you don’t want to hear other sounds, soft ear plugs with Shokz improves the music sound and mostly blocks out other noise. I’m on a plane right now with both. Just me and my music. Got em on sale at Sam’s for $80 during holidays.

With my sweat it wouldn't last 5 min. 🤣. The only thing that will make it are the shokz tws.

Shokz. Always shokz.

I'm a huge fan of house and techno and have no complaints. In ear buds will have better sound, for sure, but shokz never fall out/off, and give the safety if hearing your environment.. Try some shokz in a shop. That's the best way to decide if they're for you

IMO the sound is fine for music. It's never going to be as sparkly as in ear, but it's absolutely good enough

I used aftershokz. That became shokz. Def work, worn for hundreds of hours sweating in all conditions. No drama or issues

I'm on my third pair of Shokz (I started when they were called Aftershokz) and couldn't be happier with them.

I got them when we had a baby. I could listen to a podcast but also hear if the baby started crying.

I'm on my 3rd set of shokz, 1st set were actually Aftershokz. love that I can hear what is going on around me. Audio quality taking a back seat is fine with me but they are honestly not terrible.

Shockz are on sale for 74.99 right now at Costco. I bought a pair last weekend at Costco and have worn them every day since on my runs and I love them. Obviously, they are not as good as having an earbud directly in your ear, but there’s some guy running around my city grabbing women on the butt while they run so I’d rather be safe and be able to hear someone run up on me.

I love them for cycling for this reason too. Also, they are great for mowing the lawn as I can use ear plugs.

They do not go on or in your ears so no, but if you can't hear the wind you likely also cannot hear the cars around you. I have not had difficulty listening to podcasts or music over the wind while cycling, but sometimes I'll put a headband over my ears when it's getting a bit chilly and that cuts out the wind.

Yeah I’ve gone through 2 pairs in just over two years. They warranties one but wouldn’t the second because they were from the claim.

They did offer me a discount. I’ve decided to try out a pair from Amazon. So far not so bad. Little heavier but came in at 60$ cdn

Shokz open ear/over ear. Not a fan of the bone conduction version because I hate having a strap behind my head. Like many others, I used to just wear my AirPods and get in the zone. Unfortunately had a dog sneak up on me once and then was almost hit by a car I didn’t hear coming that blew past a stop sign. Prefer to be alive and in one piece so the “lower quality” sound isn’t an issue. Plus I still think they perform really well.

Thirded, I will never go back to in ear buds. Love aftershokz and feel a bit safer being able to hear traffic and bikes coming up behind me.

Yes they do. I have the furry strap to reduce wind noise, and I use Shokz open ear headphones so that I can make calls or listen to podcasts while still hearing cars etc. They work fine together.

I use Shokz on trail days and it’s way safer without losing the vibe. Still switch to in-ear for gym lifts when I want to zone in. Just depends where you’re moving and how much awareness you need.

I have Aftershokz and Shokz! I use them both all the time. One pair is always charged no matter what. The only difference is the Aftershokz battery doesn't last as long, but other than that they still work flawlessly.

AirPods are for media consumption, my aftershocks are game changers on the bike

Jabra 7 Elite have been great for me. That line may be discontinued now. Beats Pro are expensive but fit and sound great. Aftershocks are great, but sound quality is pretty mid.

Aftershokz (now just called shokz). I have had mine since before Covid.

Mine too! 😂 When I first got them, people looked at me funny because they'd never seen them before. Now, people look at me funny because they're so old.