Customer Ratings & Reviews

Long lasting battery and clear sound. Connects fast. No more pain and itching in the ears

After 3 years, my go-to running headphones, the Plantronics BackBeat Fit finally crapped out on me. I have a pair of Sony In-Ear Noice Cancelling headphones that I tried to run in before I tried these. The way the earbuds suctioned into my ears created this massive, unbearable low frequency thumping every time one of my feet hit the ground. The majority of earbuds now have the soft round earpiece that suctions into your ears to keep them in so I purposefully looked for a set of headphones that weren't like that. I stumbled upon these. Tried them on at Best Buy, listened to the base OpenRuns (they didn't have the OpenRun Pros hooked up to music, only for trying on). Sounded really good, fit really good so I bought them. Just got back from my first run with them and here's what I think. They stay on my head great. No bouncing or shifting around. The piece that wraps around my head wasn't slapping against my neck. So that's really good. Very comfortable.The way they pressed up against my temple areas will take some getting used to. After getting back from my run, I still get the lingering feeling on the sides of my head like I'm still wearing them. The sound quality is subpar compared any other headset I've ran with, especially to my old BackBeat Fits. I don't know if there's something different from the OpenRuns I listened to at the store and the OpenRun Pros, or if its because I'm streaming music from my smartwatch (Garmin Forerunner 255S Music). They aren't so bad that its worth a return, but not even close to as good as what I'm used to. Especially for a $180 price tag. Another great thing I love about these is they have actual buttons. Not touch sensors. Thank the Lord. I can't stand touch technology, especially when I'm out running in the rain or when its really hot and I'm sweating like crazy. Wether it's headphones or smartwatches, I always get accidental touches, or it won't read that I'm trying to touch it. The buttons allow you to easily play and pause music, and it has volume control on the headset, very nice. One thing these do a lot better than my BackBeats is connect to my watch. It was a crapchute how long it would take for me to get them to connect. But these pair right up, no problem. Now, onto the biggest problem I have with these. The charger. It comes with a USB charging cable, however the end that plugs into the headset is a custom connector. Its not USB-C, USB Mini or Micro or whatever. So if you lose the cable or it goes bad, you can't just grab a spare usb cable you have lying around. I hate when companies do this. Overall I'm going to keep them around as a backup. I found what is probably the last pair of Plantronics BackBeat Fits on eBay for $70. When those get here I'll be using them as my main but it'll be nice having these Shockz just in case.

[Employee of bestbuy] Awesome wireless headset! Got these for my husband who works as an airplane mechanic and recently started going to the gym. He would complain about his ears hurting with earbuds or the top of his head being sore with the headphones and the length of time he would wear them. He also HAS to be aware of his surroundings during work so I did research and VOILA! Found the Shokz Openruns and these have been awesome for him! No soreness to be had and he can be completely aware of his surroundings while also getting quality sound and a secure fit. The battery life is also phenomenal--he wore them for 16 hours, on the entire time, and only drained 15% of the battery. He also noted that the bluetooth range was pretty far. Bonus: he said, even with a plane engine turned on (which outs out a ton of noise and vibrations), as long as he turned up the volume, he could still listen to his music!!!

Great sound. Picks up voice really well on phone calls. Doesn't pick up background noise. Comfortable, I forget they are over my ears. Fits large and small people well. Fits secure, won't fly off. Best all around

Initial item purchased quit working 2 days after opening. Unfortunately I was on a bike ride with no BB around so I was out of luck, but when I got home I was able to replace in store no problem. New pair work great. They don’t stay on my ears very well, though that could be user error. I am withholding a lower rating until I use them more. Sound is great, no complaints there. Battery life is good, too.

Lightweight and battery life is awesome. Audio is clear.

Very light, after a while you don't really feel that you are wearing something on your ear. Good sound quality, well good enough for everyday use for calls, virtual meetings and video streaming.

Love them! Great fit…easy to wear for long periods. And I can still wear glasses. Good sound quality. I will definitely buy another pair. I got the blue ones. I like the color and they are easy to find.

Recommend 100%! Sound is clear, light weight, charges quickly. I am very satisfied with this product and recommend for someone who doesn’t like earbuds and needs reliable and comfortable headphones.

I can put one ear bud in my ear and it practically lasts all day long. When someone calls I can just touch the button one time and it answers and it also hangs up. The sound is excellent. I think these are the best earbuds I ever bought.

Comfort is where Shokz truly excels. Because nothing goes inside your ears: There is no ear fatigue or pressure, even after long use The lightweight frame makes them ideal for extended wear The flexible band ensures a secure fit during movement

Good headphones. They get pretty loud and are comfortable on the ear. I got these because regular ear buds hurt my ears and they are comfortable. Definitely take some getting used to

Great earbuds. I was a bit leery of open fit ear buds but these are great. Though they are not sound cancelling I did not notice any excessive wind or vehicle noise when riding my bike. They are light weight and not intrusive. I am surprised at how loud they get. They are a very good earbud.

Super comfortable to wear and the sound reproduction is amazing. As a musician, I demand great sound quality when listening to music. They delivered! And when travelling, I used them on phone calls in the airport. I was able to hear my caller clearly and still hear all gate announcements. I wore them for 4 hours straight aith no discomfort.

I love this headphone that has become preferred choice during my daily walk; open ear is a great option to be ambience aware even while listening to great audio. It sits light on ears and the phone call quality is also pretty good. I was so impressed that I ordered one more of the same for my spouse.

Fantastic sound. Great comfort. Very easy to pair. Highly recommend!!! Recommended to a friend who purchased a pair.

Outstanding sound with great comfort and fit. Top notch built and easy to use application. 5 star recommendation!

Comfortable and good battery life with good sound. Would buy it again

Amazing for running. The mini was perfect as I have a smaller head. They were super comfortable and did not bounce or slip while using. I barely even felt them when I had it on. Used this for Hood to Coast (200 miles relay) and my legs were about 6 miles each with one of them being in the middle of the night. I loved that I could still hear my surroundings while listening to my music. It shocked me with how easy it was to have conversations with other people while the music was playing. Multiple people on my team had these and we even influenced others to get them.

The truly was a game changer. I use these while bicycling and these are much better in every way that the ear buds that I was using. The bone conduction is much clearer than the ear buds while also allowing me to hear the traffic around me, which makes for safer riding. They are very comfortable and you forget you are wearing them. Actual long usage times (even when on a call) was an unexpected plus. Quick charging through the included unique magnetic cable displays the thought that went into this design. In addition the included form fitting case provides protection for these these headphones when not in use. In short, this is a well designed, new technology headphone that works very well and includes all of the needed accessories.