Not running as such but i used the Nike Sport band that came with my watch when i've played cricket and its been fine. Holes allow it to vent a bit as such, can be adjusted quickly and easily if my wrist swells if it gets warm which i do have happen quite a bit and can easily be wiped down afterwards if need be.
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Best Band for Running/Long endurance sports?
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Yes, that. Cleaning it is easy. I just hop in the shower with it on, and it's clean. Easy... Just remember to take it off and dry the whole thing...
My dad gave me a stainless metallic bands-very uncomfortable-yanks hairs, pinches and magnet slips.
And my attempt to like the Milanese loop was interesting. The sweat would stay in the band too, and eventually start kinda flaking out. Like I said, I apparently sweat a lot... So I have one black Milanese loop, unused, and one 'silver' used a bit that I'll be throwing up on ebay soon. I do like the concept of the Milanese loop, but not the execution. (The old Spiedel (SP) bands would rip hair too. Hated them with a passion)
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Yes, it's great for looks and putting on and resizing band-very quick-wearing while moving your arm at all? Not good.
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Yeah. It does actually adjust itself at times, which was odd at first, but I got used to it. It was the hair pulling and caked sweat that did it in for me. Well, and once it did adjust itself because I got caught on something, and it nearly fell off my wrist. What's cool is the magnet is pretty strong, and it doesn't (didn't) make any marks in the band when it slipped. The end of the band, with the magnet, seemed to have some of the finish wear off of it a bit. Call it 'seasoned'? The only thing I can think of is my personal uniform, jeans and t-shirts, wore on that tab. It's pretty noticeable too.
I like the Sport Band because it's just the easiest and quickest to clean and dry and get back onto your wrist. With the Nike Sport Band you have the holes so when you wash it, some moisture is still in the holes for awhile no matter how well you dry or shake it out. Anything with any kind of fabric is a no-go for me because I sweat a lot when I work out and I don't want to be wearing something soggy on my wrist. That's how you get "wrist stank".
IMO, that band is the best color combo Apple ever released. I wish I would have bought one back in the day. I went with the black band with grey highlights & didn't realize that they were going to get rid of black/volt so quickly.
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I was surprised too. Check some resellers like Worst Try, and Target, etc, as they sometimes have bands that are discoed from Apple. But so many bands are just available at the Apple Stores that when they are discoed, they are gone. Carpe Bando? If you see it, and want it, GRAB IT!
Sport loops.
I have an Apple one and a knock-off. Swap them after workout complete. Less sweaty and hot than the silicone bands.
And for cleaning subject, every other week, I put them inside a lycra arm sleeve I use for my phone and drop into a load of laundry. Air dry after.
I have an Apple one and a knock-off. Swap them after workout complete. Less sweaty and hot than the silicone bands.
And for cleaning subject, every other week, I put them inside a lycra arm sleeve I use for my phone and drop into a load of laundry. Air dry after.
Went this this Band. Did a 12 hour and 8 hour hike and it was flawless. Thanks for the recs. For what it's worth I put this screen protector on.
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No kidding. I’ll check them out, thanks.
Dang it, I just checked online and they only have black/volt for the smaller watch. Mine is a 44mm.