Michael Sawh

We put the Suunto Sonic bone conduction headphones to the test, training in them for up to an hour each time, and even wearing them for a three-hour run. Here's how they fared.

I ran the TCS London Marathon 2024 in the New Balance FuelCell SC Elite v4 shoes, and they were comfortable, durable, and worthy race-day footwear.

The SoundPEATS GoFree2 are an affordable set of open-ear headphones designed for exercise. They're comfortable and long-lasting, but you can get better sound quality for your money.

The On Cloudmonster 2 are a newly updated version of the max-cushioned running shoe, but the softer cushioning adds weight that dampens their performance.

We put the Brooks Glycerin 21 to the test to see how the cushioned stacked up to its predecessor on short and long runs on roads, sidewalks, and trails.

The Puma Velocity Nitro 3 is slightly heavier than it's predecessor, but more comfortable and versatile too.

We used the Hoka Cielo X1 running shoes for several run styles, and they're serious competition for Nike, Adidas, and Asics for long-distance races.

These no-frills $49 open-ear headphones look like a bone-conduction design and deliver bold sound perfect for active lifestyles on a budget.

The H20 Audio Tri Pro offer satisfactory bone conduction performance, but despite having versatile playback options some features are poorly executed.

These pool-friendly bone-conduction headphones offer versatile performance in a comfortable design at an attractive price.

The Haylou PurFree BC01 are great value bone conduction headphones for everyday use and fitness fans alike.

Flexible bone conduction headphones with Bluetooth support and 16GB music storage are a great option for runners and swimmers alike.

With full waterproofing, 8-hour battery life, and enough storage for 1,200 music tracks, these bone-conduction headphones are the best choice for swimmers.