SHOKZ Announces Diwali 2025 Offers on Open-Ear Headphones, Championing Safety and Health for Indian Athletes

Mumbai, September 24, 2025

This Diwali, SHOKZ, the global leader in open-ear headphones featuring bone conduction technology, is launching a festive campaign in India with special offers for athletes, marathon runners, and health-conscious consumers. The promotion encourages Indians to rethink their listening habits, highlighting a safer and healthier alternative to traditional in-ear headphones.

A Game-Changer for Athletes and Runners

For athletes and marathon runners, situational awareness is paramount for safety. SHOKZ's open-ear design allows users to enjoy high-quality audio while remaining fully aware of their surroundings, such as traffic and other environmental sounds. Both headphones offer water-ready versatility, making them ideal for various workouts and all-weather conditions.

With India's running culture booming to over 2.5 million registered athletes, a critical challenge has emerged: staying safe during outdoor training. Traditional headphones block environmental sounds and can contribute to hearing damage, a concern highlighted by a recent Indian study finding that 83% of daily headphone users show early signs of hearing loss. Shokz directly addresses this dilemma, allowing athletes to enjoy high quality audio while maintaining full situational awareness of traffic, ensuring they can train safely without compromising ear health.

"This Diwali, with SHOKZ, we want people to gift sound that cares for their wellbeing while enhancing everyday performance. As the marathon season approaches, SHOKZ ensures athletes can train harder, protect their ears, and stay fully aware of their surroundings”, said Ronak Dhupiya / Shokz - India Lead.

Why SHOKZ? The Benefits of Open-Ear Listening

• Ear Health First: No ear canal contact means reduced risk of infections, earwax buildup, and long-term hearing damage.

• Safety Through Awareness: Whether walking, running, or cycling, the open-ear design ensures environmental awareness for personal safety without sacrificing audio quality.

• Water-Ready Versatility:

• Water-and sweat-resistant, the OpenRun Pro 2 is built for various workouts and rainy days.

• With the SHOKZ OpenSwim Pro, lets swimmers enjoy music and podcasts underwater and keeps runners, walkers and cyclists connected even in heavy rains.

• For working professionals, SHOKZ ensures all-day comfort during conference calls without ear fatigue or potential hearing loss.

• For cyclists, hikers, and leisure listeners, SHOKZ brings safety, hygiene, and comfort in all conditions.

Why SHOKZ? The Features

• The OpenRun Pro 2 features the innovative DualPitch™ technology, a revolutionary design that integrates a bone conduction driver for crystal-clear mid and high-frequency sounds with a dedicated air conduction driver for deep, resonant bass. This hybrid approach provides a rich, full-spectrum audio experience while minimizing the vibrations commonly associated with bone conduction headphones.

• As for the OpenSwim Pro, forget the days of leaving your music on dry land when you hit the water, the OpenSwim Pro features an impressive IP68 waterproof rating, allowing it to withstand submersion in up to two meters of freshwater for a remarkable 2 hours. Swimming laps in your local pool? Diving into the crystal-clear water of a lake after a long hike? OpenSwim Pro's innovative triple-sealed design and breathable microphone membrane allow you to take your music underwater. Now, you can transform the monotony of swimming laps with hours of motivational music. The OpenSwim Pro ensures your music remains uninterrupted even when you’re making a splash.

Diwali 2025 SHOKZ Festive Offers of Featured Products

Over 40% Diwali Discount available until 20th October 2025 on Amazon.

• SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2

• Bone conduction sports headphones with enhanced bass, water-resistant, and dual noise-cancellation mics.

• Special Diwali Price: ₹15,299 (41% off) ₹ 25,799

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• Exclusive Early Festive Deal on SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 (Black) from 22nd September to 5th October 2025 – Extra 2% Off (Total 44% Discount)

• SHOKZ OpenSwim Pro

• IP68 waterproof open-ear headphones designed for swimming and water sports.

• Special Diwali Price: ₹15,299 (42% off) ₹ 26,099

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This Diwali, SHOKZ is more than just an audio upgrade - it’s a wellness gift for India’s growing community of walkers, runners, cyclists, swimmers, fitness enthusiasts and working professionals.

Gift wellness, safety, and innovation this festive season. Gift SHOKZ.

About SHOKZ

SHOKZ is the global pioneer in open-ear headphones, using bone conduction technology to deliver high-quality sound without blocking the ears. From professional athletes to corporate users, SHOKZ products are designed to prioritize ear health, safety, and all-day comfort.

• Read Our Story here

• Product Guide & Media:

• SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 here

• SHOKZ OpenSwim Pro 2 here

About Mandala-India

This campaign is spearheaded in India by Mandala-India, a market entry and growth consultancy that partners with global lifestyle and technology brands to build their presence in the Indian market through strategy, partnerships, and integrated execution.

Media Contact / Mandala-India PR Team: Priya Baid, PR@mandala-india.com, +91 8296541301

Annexure / Supporting Data:

1. About Bone-Conduction Technology - Read HERE

2. The Case for Open-Ear Technology

Issue

Insight

Hearing Risks

Indian Health Ministry on in-ear headphone usage (The Times Of India)

BMJ Global Health study estimates that over 1 billion young people are at risk of hearing loss from unsafe headphone use (The Guardian).

Subclinical Hearing Loss

83% of daily headphone users in India showed signs of subclinical hearing loss (PubMed).

Hygiene Issues

Earbuds trap moisture and wax, creating conditions for bacterial infections (Times of India).

3. The Running community in India: India’s running culture has exploded in recent years, with over 1,500 annual events and attracting 2.5 million registered runners (Financial Express)

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