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Review on OtterBox Holster Belt Clip for iPhone SE (2016 - 1st Gen), 5S, 5C, 5 - Bulk Packaging - Black - 2 Pack - Official OtterBox Accessory by Noah Trigg

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Is a holster just as valuable to you as a suitcase? BUY THIS.

In my job I often find myself in tight spaces where I can test the durability of EVERYTHING hanging from my belt. I've been in the shop, in the lab, under cars, riding my motorcycle, rocking with my 5 year old, wrestling with kids, in and out of cars all day, camping, the list goes on. (I used to clip an OEM holster to something and rip the belt loop off a heavy Cintas uniform before the holster failed.) Also, I almost ALWAYS use my holster with my phone when I'm out and probably shooting and replacing my phone 150 times a day. I've only made an estimate, and even that number can be conservative. The original Otterbox Defender holster usually breaks within a year (have been using it for years - and while the actual strength of the *case* has diminished, the holsters have always been amazingly reliable and they've been a big reason I've used the Otterbox for 3 years .iPhone generations.), but once the holsters are gone, they happily go away. That said, I'm pretty confident weighing this replacement holster in terms of compatibility and durability. These holsters appear to be perfectly legal and are just as reliable and functional (positive and flawless engagement and disengagement) as the OEM holsters. . I bought the cheaper ones, but to be honest I'd rather buy once and do it right - they were hardly more expensive than the seemingly cheaper and weaker fakes. If you're the football mommy who clips a holster to her purse or sweatpants and lollipops without caring about the holster's function, I say deal with fakes. However, if your holster is worth half the price of your Otterbox Defender case, these holsters will be a real find day in and day out on construction sites, in workshops, while sport cycling etc.

Pros
  • Sturdy construction
Cons
  • No weapon