Looks very nice. But the "10 feet drop protection" is a bold claim, especially if you drop it and it lands on its side or the unprotected edges, it'll most definitely dent or scratch.
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Agreed, hence my comment about not wanting to drop it on a pile of rocks or down a staircase. 😊
It is worth noting that all “military grade” cases are tested on flat surfaces, so damage can and does occur even with full coverage cases.
I've now tried at least *30* different cases on my iPhone 17 Pro since last month, and the only one I'm somewhat happy with is the Spigen Rugged Armor MagFit (which also looks to be the highest-rated name-brand iPhone 17 Pro case on Amazon, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5).
Apple's TechWoven doesn't fit right. It's too loose. The corners of my phone pop out too easily. That means the case provides zero fall protection on the corners. On the flip side, most leather cases (or even "vegan leather") that I've used are too tight, with many cases bowing from the poor fitment. This includes everything from Belemay, which after testing 4 different cases of theirs makes me think they are simply a garbage company with bad manufacturing and/or zero quality control (many of their cases have magnets in random locations, making them impossible to use with any MagSafe accessory).
Everything from "Smartish" has been a joke. They call their cases stuff like "Gripzilla" or "Gripmonk", but then use the absolute smoothest material possible on the backs of their cases, which, surprise, provides NO grip.
I thought I had a winner with the Aulumu A17 Rugged case, but it has both Volume buttons and the Action Button lumped together under one big piece of plastic on the side. Just one long bar, with no way to differentiate which is which by touch since they are all flush with each other. I shouldn't have to rub my finger up and down the side of the phone, trying to figure out which button controls sound.
There seems to be a ton of cases that have clear or translucent HARD backs on them. Besides not offering any grip, these can also feel somewhat greasy to me. And just like the feeling of silicone, this is quite unpleasent.
1) Some cases have good fit. I like them to slip on easily and snap securely on all 4 corners. This ensures good drop protection.
2) Some cases have good grip. Textured backs (not textured sides) ensure they don't slide out of my hand. I don't hold my cases by the sides. I have 3 fingers on the back and a pinky underneath.
3) Some cases have good button layouts. They shouldn't stick out too far, and they shouldn't be flush with the case.
The Spigen Rugged Armor MagFit isn't perfect, but it's basically the least sucky in all of the above.
I was hoping to have the Caudabe Sheath by now, but that company seemed to have totally slept through the iPhone 17 launch. (It looks like they won't be catching up with orders until November when they should have had them all ready by September.)
Apple's TechWoven doesn't fit right. It's too loose. The corners of my phone pop out too easily. That means the case provides zero fall protection on the corners. On the flip side, most leather cases (or even "vegan leather") that I've used are too tight, with many cases bowing from the poor fitment. This includes everything from Belemay, which after testing 4 different cases of theirs makes me think they are simply a garbage company with bad manufacturing and/or zero quality control (many of their cases have magnets in random locations, making them impossible to use with any MagSafe accessory).
Everything from "Smartish" has been a joke. They call their cases stuff like "Gripzilla" or "Gripmonk", but then use the absolute smoothest material possible on the backs of their cases, which, surprise, provides NO grip.
I thought I had a winner with the Aulumu A17 Rugged case, but it has both Volume buttons and the Action Button lumped together under one big piece of plastic on the side. Just one long bar, with no way to differentiate which is which by touch since they are all flush with each other. I shouldn't have to rub my finger up and down the side of the phone, trying to figure out which button controls sound.
There seems to be a ton of cases that have clear or translucent HARD backs on them. Besides not offering any grip, these can also feel somewhat greasy to me. And just like the feeling of silicone, this is quite unpleasent.
1) Some cases have good fit. I like them to slip on easily and snap securely on all 4 corners. This ensures good drop protection.
2) Some cases have good grip. Textured backs (not textured sides) ensure they don't slide out of my hand. I don't hold my cases by the sides. I have 3 fingers on the back and a pinky underneath.
3) Some cases have good button layouts. They shouldn't stick out too far, and they shouldn't be flush with the case.
The Spigen Rugged Armor MagFit isn't perfect, but it's basically the least sucky in all of the above.
I was hoping to have the Caudabe Sheath by now, but that company seemed to have totally slept through the iPhone 17 launch. (It looks like they won't be catching up with orders until November when they should have had them all ready by September.)
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I’ll be sending my cancellation request to Caudabe on Friday.
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Picked up a Tech21 EvoDusk case yesterday- so far my favorite case! It feels great in hand of the buttons are very clicky. I also enjoy the metallic back
You really should stop ordering from them until such point they have stock readily available 😂
Must be exhausting ordering, chasing the orders, being let down and then cancelling all the time.
After I saw this, I decided to return Nomad case and stick another 2 weeks with Apple till Arc come. Can't wait for it!
BTW. I finally found the heaviest case 😄
I know lol. Both me and Caudabe refuse to learn from our mistakes.
I would have kept the order but i fly out next week and if i dont get it before that then it will be too late.
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Gray Sheath / Ember buttons
Was running the Sheath on my 15pro. Stayed on my 15pro 98% of the time. Now I have a 17pro.
For me the Sheath checks most of the boxes. Some would say it’s a boring case but it does what it is suppose to do.
You have a defective tech woven case if it’s popping out at that corners that easily. Try another.
Just had a shipped notification for my Sheath (black precise ember buttons)!!!!! 🤯
Got flippn' tracking deets too......can't believe this is real. Am I dreaming?
Joking aside, looking forward to getting it and hope it's worth the wait.
Got flippn' tracking deets too......can't believe this is real. Am I dreaming?
Joking aside, looking forward to getting it and hope it's worth the wait.
What did you originally order. I put in a request to cancel the synthesis and will order the sheath instead.
When did you order, if you don’t mind me asking?
Yeah my techwoven case has never popped out. Pretty snug fit
My issue with th TW case, which I really like, is that it holds dirt. Might just be my black one, but I notice a lot of dirt/grime
On mine due to the texture.
Really? I have the black one as well and I haven’t noticed any issues with dirt. Anything that gets on the case easily wipes off from my experience
What button colour do you think would go best with CELESTIAL BLUE sheath. @thatappleguytoday i would like your opinion if you don’t mind since your combos always look good.
Weren’t the Sheath and Synthesis same specs though? This year is different.
not a peep from caudabe still. sent 5 emails for a refund. item was delivered back last monday lol
Black Sheath Precise and Paragon with Ember Buttons.
Oh ok. I asked them to cancel my synthesis order and will order the sheath instead once I don’t mind waiting. Waiting on them to respond.
Says, "just left our warehouse" and have a Royal Mail tracking code (which doesn't work yet).
Actually just seen it contains part of my order and the rest will ship separately. 🤔
So which is it, case or buttons? 😄