I think I'm like a lot of people when I say that I have been confused/skeptical about how or if these headphones work. Well after hearing enough positive comments (and making sure they have a decent return policy just in case) I gave them a try. I'm convinced now - they're amazing. To be clear, though: if you're looking for an immersive hi-def bass-line music experience, these are not for you. But that's not who these headphones are for anyway. If you want to just enjoy your workout, run, hike or whatever activity you're into while also catching some tunes or podcasts and still have confidence that you know what's going on around you, just get these. Try them. You'll be convinced too.
I had purchased half a dozen earbuds before being introduced to the bone conduction, but was never comfortable with things in my ears. Wearing Shokz is not even noticeable.There is no downside to bone conduction. My only regret is that I was not introduced to them sooner. Sound quality is plenty good for me.
I have trouble with the back up to the previous song - going forward works ok or stop/on but whenever I try to reverse it turn off instead. Also, occ concern when using a beanie to keep head warm. but I love having my ears free and not having to deal with a cord.
While I like the comfort and convenience, but the inconvenience these headphones have when going from your car to outside is tough to take. My car overrides the head phones when driving. As soon as I shut my car off, you would expect the headphones to connect. It shows they are connected, but when a call comes in it needs to be answered by the phone. The only way the head phones will reconnect is if they are shut off and turned back on.
This is my second pair of Shock headphone and the first one had the same issue. You would think this would be corrected with a newer version but it has not.
There is also a static click from time to time which seems to be a disconnect/reconnect. This did not happen with my old pair.