– OpenSwim Pro Bone Conduction Sports Headphones, IP68 Waterproof Open-Ear Wireless Earphones with Bluetooth 5.4, 32GB of MP3 Storage, Noise Cancelling Mics, 9h Playtime for Running, Swimming-Red

Saw quite a few runners wearing these on the park run and having used iPods and Beats which could be a challenge to keep in my ear when running, these bone conducting headphones are great. The sound quality is really good and you can still hear everything around you. The build quality is very good and the battery last very long between charges, I am talking a least a month, running 3 times per week. They are easy to charge with the magnetic charger when they do need charging. Phone connection to an iPhone is straight forward, they are very comfortable to wear and easy to use with simple volume buttons on the one ear.

These are comfortable to wear and simply never feel like they'll come off. Excellent battery life. Easy recharge via a magnetic dedicated socket. No issues with the socket being a potential leakage point. They have never had issues with water ingress. They're almost indestructible. They're actually a like for like replacement because my dog ate my last ones (not even joking) and that tells its own story. I didn't want anything else and couldn't be without them. Sound quality is very good considering the bone conduction method. It takes a little getting used to and they obviously do not in any way block ambient sound, in fact their main selling point is that they do not. Out cycling or running you can hear traffic which makes them very safe indeed. The only thing that's a bit weird is that you can feel an actual buzz on your skin if you set the volume too high. Connectivity is simple and fast, pairing with a new device in under 20 seconds.

Easy quick charging that last the day. Use for both walking running and general wear around house. Comfortable lightweight and waterproof (been out in heavy rain). I had my previous shokz headphones for years before I started to hear a rattle whilst running. Recommend and even brought husband a pair which he happy with sound and quality.

I have had a pair of Shokz running headphones for years, absolutely love them. I've always wanted the swimming ones too but was always put off by the lack of bluetooth connectivity so couldn't wait for the OpenSwim Pro to be released as they have both bluetooth and MP3. The sound quality out of the water is of a good standard, they work well for calls too, they're really comfortable to the point you forget you're wearing them and what I love most is being aware of what else is going on around you. Overall, i'm very pleased with how they work in the water too. From a comfort perspective I kept thinking they were going to come off but they don't, even if you swim fast. I did find however that sometimes when pushing off the wall fast they feel like they will come off but they don't. The sound quality is good considering there is a lot of splashing water noise with swimming and you can improve the quality more with the use of the earplugs they provide, but I don't think you need to use them. When swimming fully underwater the sound is amazing because you don't have the splashing background. I always wondered how well the bluetooth connection would work with these when swimming. It works, so you can stream music while you're swimming on the surface, but as soon as you fully submerge your head you loose the sound for the time you're under the water. So why a 4 and not a 5? Simply because of the MP3 functionality. With the 32GB storage you can store thousands of songs - which is great. The problem is there is no way of navigating the songs or podcasts to choose the media you want to listen to (not via the device or the app on your phone). So the headphones either play through the songs sequentially, in shuffle or on repeat. If I put them in folders, it makes no difference, there is no way to just select a folder of songs to play. This to me is a fundamental design flaw. I wanted to listen to a podcast and only had two choices to find it to play - I either had to skip through all the songs manually to find it, or I had to delete everything else on the headphones to find it easily. I chose the latter. It's a pity, Shokz couldn't nail this navigation issue as I can see it will make it rather frustrating over time. Would I recommend these? In short, Yes. If you like to swim and want some entertainment, buy these - I don't regret it and i'll just hope that Shokz can solve the MP3 navigation flaw with a software update!

Bought for running. They are loud enough when near traffic, light, comfortable and stay in place well. Being able to hear what's going on around you crossing roads etc. feels safer. Conveniently you can pair them to more than one device at once (i.e. phone and laptop) - they're great for taking calls since you can hear yourself speaking. Sound quality is pretty good - I wouldn't listen to music on them at home, but it's more than good enough for the intended use. I took a chance on these and was surprised how much I liked them - would not go back to regular earbuds.

Comfort & Fit: Lightweight band sits comfortably and stays secure during runs and swims. Sound Quality: Crisp highs and clear vocals; bass is lighter than my old pair of Aeropex but overall sound is improved. Accessories: Sturdy carry case and a nice addition of ear plugs and a sturdy nose clip. Pros: - Comfy, secure fit. - Clean, balanced sound for music and calls. - High‑quality case plus handy accessories. - 2 year warranty, rarity in wearable tech! Cons: - Price is on the premium side, but you get what you pay for Overall impressions: If you’re after bone‑conduction headphones that feel good, sound crisp and offer bonus storage for pool sessions, the OpenSwim Pro should make a splash. Just don’t expect earth‑shaking bass—these are more about clarity than thump.

These for me are a total game changer for my weekly swims. I normally swim for 1 hour and it gets boring doing front crawl and staring at the tiles in the floor of the pool for 6 hours per week bored out of my skull. Enter the Shokz, now this is where it's at! load up your MP3's you have stored on your drive from years ago as we have now been used to Apple music and Spotify, put some MP3 playlists on and away you go, this takes the boredom out of your swim, I do 100 lengths of a 25m pool per swim 6 times per week but I have been clocking up 120 lengths plus on occasion as reminiscing about years gone by from playlists I don't realise how much time has gone by. Once I've finished I go for a steam or spa and switch to audible from my Apple Watch to listen to my current audible book, absolutely brilliant. Quality of sound is not as good as your Apple Ear pods etc, but for underwater, these are about as good as it gets, and I've tried the cheaper alternatives so believe me these are the best, you'll be suprised how good these things are. I can honestly say, this has been the best purchase in a long time in terms of usage, these things are used a lot and as such I decided to protect them with insurance against accidental damage that Amazon offer during the checkout, A first for me and worth it if I happen to break them somehow. If you are a swimmer and have MP3's on your drive then get these, the price is worth it.

I'm done with Shokz. I've had 5 pairs in total and I've returned everyone of them. All of them have been a great fit, nice and comfy to use and sound great. Functionality is simple and touch controls are good and customisable in the app. The issue is durability, the microphones are not great to start with and if you get them wet in the rain at any point they become almost unusable. No one can hear you and you end up having to stop and disconnect the headset with every phone call. It's such a shame because everything else about Shokz headphones is fantastic, they just need to do something about the mics without having to buy the one with the silly boom mic on it.