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Milanese Loop for Running
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Related question I had here regarding the Milanese loop for workouts, unfortunately no answers yet:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1874079/
(Sorry I can't seem to make this a hyperlink without my browser crashing and I don't know the board code to do it manually)
I shook the heck out of it and it didn't give, but like you I will be interested to see if it slips over time with the rhythmic motion.
Have you already got yours ? Have you worn it in the shower yet
Yeah I picked it up at UPS first thing Friday... And no way did I wear it in the shower lol
I've been on two runs with it since Friday. It holds well - I just make sure to tighten it right before I start running, with maybe one tightening during the run (I was doing around 5km). That said, I hope the sports band I ordered arrives soon - I'd feel more secure with it on.
I ran a 5K race today with my 42mm Apple Watch with Milanese loop and it held up well. Does feel a teeny bit heavy, but it didn't bother me too much. As previously said you want to keep it tight or it will feel like it is moving around. I also did a workout on Sat that contained some barbell push presses, ball slams, deadlifts, and air squats and watch held up well then too. Only issue I find that I am sure happens to all models of watches is that the angle of your hand when you are pressing weight overhead can cause Siri to launch since it pushes on the digital crown.
I haven't run with it, but I have had a few outdoor cycling workouts and a couple of rowing machine workouts wearing the Milanese strap. It's fine. I have to tighten it up a little for the rowing so it doesn't slip. I find my skin gets a little irritated under the watch itself due to sweat, but not under the strap.
I ran with the sport strap, and it was pretty good. Was curious to how the milanese held up as I want to purchase it. I will probably just swap the two bands when i workout though.
Good to know - will be pulling the trigger on an AW3 with the Milanese band. Will mostly cycle with it, though I may pick up running again.
I have several one with magnets and one with normal holes.
For working out the are heavy, sweat gets in them making them gross and they rub uncomfortably. Plus they look awkward a little pretentious while working out at the gym imo.
The magnetic one also has the added benefit of loosening up.
While you could make it work I would advise against it.
For working out the are heavy, sweat gets in them making them gross and they rub uncomfortably. Plus they look awkward a little pretentious while working out at the gym imo.
The magnetic one also has the added benefit of loosening up.
While you could make it work I would advise against it.
I wouldn't advise it. The magnet is strong, but with enough force in your workout it can become dislodged. I'd stick with a Sport band, Nike band or Sport Loop (I'm quite impressed with them for workouts thus far, they breathe really nice).
I got my SS watch with the milanese loop band yesterday and wore it for an hour around the house. The watch after a while started to slide down my wrist. I took the band off and put the band that came with my Nike+ Series 3 watch on it (I have the band from my series 2 Nike+ now on my series 3 Nike+ watch).
It's a much better fit and the band does not come loose. I wish there was a better way to keep the milanese loop band from loosening.
By the way, this thread was from two years ago.
Yep, thought I'd do a search rather than start a whole new thread. I'll try it with the loop and get a sport band if there's too much play.
Well the band is definitely high quality. It's only problem is that it uses a magnet to stay secured and that magnet slips. Maybe they should have used a stringer magnet.
The other loops bands use velcro like what comes with the Nike+. I love the feel of the loop bands.It's very comfortable to wear. I plan on getting more.