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Apple Watch Sport Loop Hands On: A runner’s new best friend
The new Sport Loop band feels like terrycloth, works like nylon, and looks fantastic.
We didn’t just get hands on time with Apple’s new devices at the company’s September event: We got a peek at their new bands, too. Aside from the typical array of new colors and fancy Hermès styles, The biggest announcement in the Apple accessories sphere was the company’s new Sport Loop band.
Designed with its Leather Loop sibling in mind, the Sport Loop eschews leather for fluffy woven nylon and magnets for hook-and-loop fastenings (commonly known as Velcro), providing a softer, more secure option for those on the go.
The band provided by far the most secure fit on my wrist without killing my circulation or pinching; those who lose skin contact while running due to either movement or sweat are going to love this band, especially its easy Velcro-style readjustment. (Apple doesn’t actually call the connection “Velcro,” opting instead for “hook and loop fasteners,” which sort of makes me …