SHOKZ 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-Grey

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.

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.

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!

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.

Really comfortable and simple to connect. Good value for money at just over £100. Well made and fits well. None of the buzzing and vibrations of cheap bone conduction earpieces. Love the dark grey colour and have to say it’s a very smart design. Seems durable but is guaranteed anyway.

I tried a pair of these headphones at the airport just to pass some time and they sounded pretty good and fitted my head ok. I was surprised how they work as I was optimistic on the design in the past. I was impressed 👌 and I didn't purchase at the airport as they were somewhere around £150 mark I am a bit tight lol. I looked at the reviews whilst on holiday sitting around the pool and decisions were made for my own birthday gift to myself so I decided on the pro version as the app was available for those ( little did I know the app doesn't have all the settings it says it has fir the pro version bass control ? Just the basic voice and music flick of which can be done on the headphones) I've read that the call on phone via headphones has been improved but I've not used yet and not top of my list. The case that comes with the headphones moulded to the head set and very light and small blooming fabulous 👌. Comes with a headband? WTF ? I've not a lot of hair lol. Stops sweat I guess. Charging is easy magnetic fitting seems to work OK. Turning on and off voice is a bit soft and off sounds like on but that's my deafness I think. Great it tells uou battery high medium or low but I'd rather have it telling me % left more idea. I've charged once and I guess 4hr use so far I chose yhe pro as is 10hrs use and charge of 10 min gives 1 hrs use in emergency rather than the next model down only 8hrs use. Still going on its first charge yey. I've brought for wearing whilst kayaking but on flat water only I think the sea water will destroy them in no time. Sweat 😓 I read they tell you if vapour is detected and you wipe down after a workout with damp cloth then ensure contact is dry before charging. Phone app is bit crap but uou can connect to phone to listen to music etc really fast 😅 I use with a Samsung s21ultra works faultlessly I'm impressed. The sound is great and I listen to vloggs on utube and it's really good. Feels strange on the ear sometimes vibrating but you get used to it. Some say makes you feel strange or ill? I've not had this certainly is a different kind of listening experience for sure. Sounds great. £134 on amazon special deal 👌 for pro version I took it immediately. I can listen to my surroundings just about they can leak a bit of music but not much they are really good I'm glad I purchased them. I'd buy again and tell friends to buy. Bit pricey but they do have cheaper ones similar spec. Cons Wish the app fir them was better on what control you can have.. voice on then is annoying.. Pros. Brilliant glad I purchased for my birthday present. Great sound great fit all round great last for hours. Go buy...

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.