I'm a marathon runner – the Shokz headphones I recommend to all my runner friends are on sale for Black Friday

As someone who both reviews fitness kit and runs long distances for fun, I've spent a lot of time testing running headphones, and it's hard to find many that are better than Shokz. I tend to alternate between the Shokz OpenFit 2+ open-ear headphones and the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 bone conduction headphones, preferring the OpenRun Pro 2 for race-day events. Yes, that's my ear in the picture above.

Right now, you can save $55 as the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 have been reduced to $124.95 at Amazon (was $179.95), as well as on the Shokz website. Likewise, the Shokz OpenFit 2+, which are true wireless earbuds rather than a single unit, are on sale for $159.95 at Amazon (was $199.95), saving you $40.

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I recommend these headphones to all my friends who run. The whole point of open-ear headphones is to stay aware of your surroundings on the move, but not all are made equal. Shokz are stable, sound great, and offer superb battery life.

Check out the deal in full below (I've also thrown in the Shokz Openswim Pro in case you're amphibious/a triathlete/like to swim), and visit our Black Friday deals page for the full range of offers on everything we've seen today.

(Not in the US or UK? See today's best deals in your region below)

Today's best US Shokz Black Friday deals

Today's best UK Black Friday Shokz deals

Many organised races actually don't allow runners to wear in-ear headphones anymore, so participants either have to get on the open-ear headphone wagon or raw-dog it for the duration.

Shokz are without a doubt the most popular, and I personally find them the best in terms of fit and sound quality. That's why I recommend them to my pals, and it's why I'm recommending these Black Friday deals to you.

Want more info? Check out our best bone conduction headphones guide (written by me) and our best open-ear headphones guide.

Shop more of today's best US Black Friday sales

• Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums
• Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $119
• Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones
• Dell: laptop deals from $249.99
• Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools
• Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets
• Lowe's: up to 30% off appliances, holiday decor & tools
• Samsung: up to $2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones
• Target: 40% off Christmas decor, clothing & furniture
• T-Mobile: up to $1,100 off latest iPhone 17
• Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69
• Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor

Shop more of today's best Black Friday sales in the UK

• Amazon: up to 66% off tech & essentials
• AO: up to £500 off Dyson, Bosch & Hisense
• Argos: up to 50% off appliances, tech & toys
• Boots: save on 1,000s of beauty products
• Currys: deals on Ninja, Shark & Lenovo
• Dell: laptops from £279
• Dyson: up to £550 off vacuums
• EE: Switch 2 bundles from £20/month
• John Lewis: up to 50% off tech & fashion
• Lego: sets & accessories from £2.99
• Samsung: deals on appliances & phones
• Very: up to 40% off tech, toys & fashion