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Things to know about Shokz sports headphones

There’s one question that keeps popping up on the internet: Which in-ear headphones should I use while I’m working out? Simple answer: None!

Many bikers like to wear headphones because music is a great incentive during their training sessions and listening to stories or information makes commuting to work so much less boring. But there’s also a downside. Once headphones plug your ears you’re oblivious to the noises around you and might miss the sounds of cars, horns or shouts, especially if you’re using noise canceling headphones.

But wouldn’t it be great to enjoy music but still maintain contact with your surroundings? And the good news is that it is possible! Shocks headphones don’t sound music into your ears, the sound travels via your cheekbones. That puts an end to clogging your ears (just like in-ear headphones do) or blocking your ears from the outside ( just like on-ear or over-ear headphones do). You can listen to music or audiobooks while you're cycling, walking or working out but still take part in what goes on around you. That way you can keep up your motivation and be safe at the same time.

How do Shokz sports headphones work?

Usually you hear soundwaves that travel over the air right to your eardrums. Shokz headphones bypass the ear canal by transporting sound to the cheekbones and directly to the inner ear.

Shokz Openrun and Shokz Openmove are connected to your smartphone via a Bluetooth connection, so you can make phone calls, listen to audiobooks or play music. Shokz Openswim does not have a Bluetooth connection, instead you can store up to 4GB of information and listen to your MP3s while you’re on the move and don’t have a smart phone near you.

Which Shokz headphones are available?

Shokz Openmove is an affordable entry level device, it’s great for your everyday entertainment. Openrun is great for commuting, sports and leisure, it will run for up to 8 hour, has a rapid charge function and will therefore always be ready to run in no time. High-end version Openrun Pro will keep you entertained for up to 10 hours and a premium sound quality. Shokz Openswim are watertight and don’t need to be connected to a cell phone, since they allow you to store up to 4GB of your music.

Are Shokz headphones always waterproof?

Anyone who likes to work out outdoors in any weather or go cycling even when it rains will have to find equipment that will not be ruined by a little moisture. Even if you’re caught in the rain during your cycling adventures, there’s no need to worry. Shokz are (depending on the model) water repellent or even watertight and therefore even suitable for swimming laps.

Because they're made for sports, working out sessions and training, Shokz headphones are also sweat-resistant and easy to clean.

Can I make phone calls with my Shokz headphones?

Depending on the model you buy, Shokz headphones have integrated microphones that you can use to make phonecalls. That means they work as a hands-free headset and are ok to be used in public traffic.

Are Shokz sports headphones comfortable to wear?

When put to the test, not only athletes enjoy wearing Shokz headphones, they also are very comfy to wear on the bus, at the office, on the walk home … Shokz stay in place without putting a clamp around your head or sticking in your ears. The frame in the back of your head won’t even touch you. Especially if you wear glasses the open-ear technology feels more comfortable than other headphones.

To ensure a comfy fit of your headphones, you can buy Shokz in two different sizes. There’s the standard size and a mini version. It’s not difficult to determine which size you need, you only have to measure the distance between your ears. On their homepage, Shokz provides you with a buying guide that helps you find out which size fits best.

Each set of headphones weighs only 29 gr, that makes them extra comfortable to wear.

How can I still hear what is going on around me while I wear Shokz?

One of the greatest advantages of bone conduction technology is that you don’t cover your ears in order to listen to music. Shokz headphones transmit sound to the bone in front of your ear, your ears stay free. This makes biking, running or walking in traffic safer, because you still hear everything that is going on around you.

Shokz are perfect for cyclists

Bikers face number of very unique problems when they want to wear headphones while cycling: First of all there the helmet that always gets in the way of over-ear headphones. In-ears work with a helmet, but the wire tends to get tangled on the handlebar or around the saddle when you get off of your bike. Wireless in-ears like to get lost on rough surfaces or during a fall. Apart from that headphones – no matter if over-ear or in-ear – are always a safety risk because they shut you off from what goes on around you and lead to accidents that you might end up being blamed for. Also, if you want to wear a helmet, headphones and biking glasses or sunglasses, your head becomes a little “crowded”.

Shokz headphones are perfect for bikers, because they don’t get in the way of your helmet, headband, or glasses. And you’ll hear everything that goes on around you and don’t miss important signals.

Buy Shokz sports headphones online

Apart from all their other advantages, Shokz headphones have up to 10 hours of battery life. Even the entry-level version Openmove will run for up to 6 hours while the premium version Openrun Pro will last for up to 10 hours – perfect for long training sessions. You can find different versions in many different colors right here in the BMO online shop, order your favorite model right now and make sure you don’t get bored out there!