Review on Extra Large Olive Nylon Replacement Watch Band By CARTERJETT - Compatible With Apple Watch Series 8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1 & SE - 45Mm/44Mm/42Mm XXL Army Green Sport Strap by Josh Clifton

I must admit that I thought long and hard about purchasing this band, especially after reading some of the reviews where some users experienced issues with the metal lugs staying locked into place on the watch. But I decided to take a chance and give it a go.Unlike many canvas bands, this one is relatively soft and comfortable right out of the package, with no break-in period needed; there are no sharp edges or stitched areas that dig into my skin. Overall, it looks sharp for a canvas band, better than any other band I've used.The hardware --the lugs and the buckle and loops are well-made and don't look cheap at all, with a matte finish to them, making them blend perfectly with my space gray watch. The end of the band is seared to prevent fraying, though I'm already seeing some micro-fraying there, it's not a problem right now.Unlike many users, I experienced no issues with the metal lugs; they slid in smoothly and locked into place with a reassuring click that you can both feel and hear. Tugging on the band laterally confirmed that it was locked into place.I only experienced one major issue, and it's one that many people might not have: I have small wrists for my size, only about 6.5", and when fastened on my wrist, the end of the band is almost at the top of the watch, that's a lot of overlap! And due to the nature of the canvas, I don't feel comfortable cutting it down, as it might accelerate the fraying.So all in all, it's a very nice band. I had contemplated getting the black one as well, but I'll have to think about it and whether I can live with the band being so long.Pros: Very well-made canvas, soft and comfortable, no sharp edges to dig into your wrist, the metal hardware looks good and there are no imperfections.Cons: Might be prone to fraying over time, and if you have a small wrist, you might not be able to live with the strap overlap.