We’re finally through the summer. As a runner, I am a bit of a summer-hater. Sure I enjoy days at the beach or by the pool, but runs in 80-degree whether with the sun shinning down on you are not fun. Fall is the best as there’s a bit of a breeze and the humidity is finally dying out. If you’re a runner looking to increase your miles this season too, maybe bring along a bit of music or your favorite podcast to help keep you motivated while you put one foot in front of the other. The Shokz OpenRun Pro are some of the best Bluetooth headphones for runners out there right now, and they just got even more affordable. Amazon is running a deal which knocks off 39%. This takes the price down from $180 to just $110. That ends up saving you a good $70 for a limited time.
What makes the Shokz OpenRun Pro different from your standard run of the mill headphones is exactly how it produces the sound that you hear. These headphones use bone conduction technology. Elder millennials like myself will remember this from those crazy lollypops and toothbrushes from the 90s that would play music through your teeth when you put them in your mouth. This does the same thing, but you don’t have to suck on them. Instead, the headphones produce vibrations and sound that plays through your temple.
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What’s great about the choice to use bone conduction here is that runners tend to run in busy areas. While in most cases, a listener would want to remove outside noises from interfering in their music or podcasts, runners rely on being able to hear their surroundings for their own safety. If you’re running on the side of a road and a car is now quickly approaching from behind, you want to be able to hear that. The Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones keep your ears open and unobstructed so you can always stay aware of what’s happening around you.
Shokz also has the running headphones available in a wide range of color choices. Choose the traditional black if you want something a bit more low-profile. If you’re feeling funky, you can opt for either the beige, blue, or pink. The good news is all four styles are currently on sale for the same $70 discount, so you can decide on whichever most appeals to you while knowing you’re getting the best deal.
