I’ve been a runner since high school and, after running two marathons and 10 half-marathons, there’s one thing I’d recommend to runner friends and newbie runners alike: Shokz OpenRun Pro 2s. These open-air headphones have literally changed my life as a runner and I’d rather have no music than wear another pair.
I first discovered the Shokz brand (formerly AfterShokz) in 2019, when I tried on the brand’s now-discontinued Titaniums at a Boston Marathon convention. The wrap-around style appealed to me, offering a stable construction that would stay on my head during long runs (before that, I was struggling with corded headphones that would fall out every time). What really blew me away, though, was the sound quality: I could play music through the headphones and sit them on the counter, but you could only hear the sound once I put them on my head. I bought them on the spot.
Since then, there’s been many iterations of the Shokz headphones and I’ve been along for the ride. Each model has gotten better and more tuned into my needs as a runner. The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2s are my go-tos now – and trust me, you’ll love them, too.
