<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/OtterBox-Commuter-Series-Hybrid-Case-for-HTC-EVO-Shift-1-Pack-Retail-Packaging-Black/dp/B004PYD8T2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">OtterBox Commuter Series Hybrid Case for HTC EVO Shift - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging (Black)</a>

Why this hard shell case?

Otterbox knows what they are doing.  Most hardshell case comes in 2 pieces for the EVO Shift, this is technically 3 pieces. There's the rubber that engulf the entire back part of the phone.  The rubber is set up in a way where it create a nice seal to prevent dust, lint, or the accidentally spillage that may occur.  I have dropped the phone from table height straight screen down onto hard tile, the piece that goes over the bezel of the screen came off.  Prior to this, I have had dropped my phone the same way and cracked the screen.  Luckily I have insurance, and got it taken care of.  Initially I thought there were going to be the same damage, fortunately the Otterbox protect my phone! Popped the bezel piece back on and it's like new again.

Pros/Cons:

-makes it slightly bulky (especially when put in pocket)
-rubber seal of earphone jack, charger port and power button and volume button is covered
-can be slippery and tricky when trying to slide the keyboard out (takes a few sliding to break it in)

Final Thought: This case is great for a sporty, active person.  If you wear a suit and tie, this will mess up your slack and add too much bulk if place in jacket pocket.
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/OtterBox-Commuter-Series-Hybrid-Case-for-HTC-EVO-Shift-1-Pack-Retail-Packaging-Black/dp/B004PYD8T2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt? ie=UTF8">OtterBox Commuter Series Hybrid Case for HTC EVO Shift - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging (Black)</a>

Why this hard shell case? Otterbox knows what they are doing. Most hardshell case comes in 2 pieces for the EVO Shift, this is technically 3 pieces. There's the rubber that engulf the entire back part of the phone. The rubber is set up in a way where it create a nice seal to prevent dust, lint, or the accidentally spillage that may occur. I have dropped the phone from table height straight screen down onto hard tile, the piece that goes over the bezel of the screen came off. Prior to this, I have had dropped my phone the same way and cracked the screen. Luckily I have insurance, and got it taken care of. Initially I thought there were going to be the same damage, fortunately the Otterbox protect my phone! Popped the bezel piece back on and it's like new again. Pros/Cons:

-makes it slightly bulky (especially when put in pocket)
-rubber seal of earphone jack, charger port and power button and volume button is covered
-can be slippery and tricky when trying to slide the keyboard out (takes a few sliding to break it in)

Final Thought: This case is great for a sporty, active person. If you wear a suit and tie, this will mess up your slack and add too much bulk if place in jacket pocket.