First half marathon with Shokz OpenFit Pro

January 18 was a milestone for me: I finished my first half marathon at the Hong Kong Marathon.

I wore Shokz OpenFit Pro on race day to see how it felt across a full 21.1K, with crowds, wind, announcements, traffic noise, sweat, glasses, and changing pace.

I work at Shokz, so this is an employee’s field note, not an independent product review. I am only describing what I noticed during this run.

I checked the fit before the start. Once I was moving, I did not want to stop and adjust the product.

I did not adjust the fit once during the race, even with glasses. The open-ear design did not give me the sealed-ear fatigue I sometimes notice over long periods.

I saw other runners using AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. I did not test those products during the race, so I cannot compare their comfort or performance with mine.

With noise reduction on, I used a lower volume for music and pace prompts and remained aware of the course.

Across 21.1K, with sweat and changes in pace, I did not notice slipping or need to readjust.

I finished the race without needing to manage the fit.

Scope of this note

• A Shokz employee’s observation from one 21.1K run.
• OpenFit Pro worn with glasses for the full distance.
• No comfort or performance comparison with the AirPods I saw.