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Review on πŸ“± Tune Belt Armband for iPhone SE (1st Gen 2016) and iPhone 5s/5/5c/4S/4 with OtterBox Defender/Commuter - Sweat-Resistant Armband for Running & Working Out by Phanikumar Larsen

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Slide down the smaller hands, but there is a solution!

I've been wearing my iPhone SE (with Otterbox Commuter) in this Tune belt for over a year while running 2-5 times a week. Before purchasing I was aware of several reviews that mentioned that it tends to slide on small arms and yes I had this problem when I first used it. However, my T-Rex hands and I found a pretty simple solution: I use this terry cloth wristband (Suddora Wrist Sweatbands also come in neon colors - Sports Cotton Terry Sportbands (pair) (pink)) under Tune Belt to increase the girth my shoulder and I think the rougher surface of the terry cloth has a better grip on the Tune strap so it doesn't slip off (see photo). My hands with toothpicks cup my biceps 9 inches but with the band it's about 10 inches so the Tune Belt stays in place while running. The strap also wicks sweat to keep the Tune Belt drier (sorry for the gritty details), is easy to throw in the wash, and comes in a variety of bright colors. :) If you decide to try this method, be aware that the bracelets I am referring to tend to be a bit small so your hand may feel a little tight - in my case this does not cut off/reduce blood flow , but can annoy some people. You can probably find similar bracelets (or make your own) to suit your tastes as well. I would also like to point out that the clear plastic Tune belt does NOT stick to my phone, making it difficult to use the touchscreen when wearing it on my arm. (and sometimes even when it's not my hand). However, I don't usually need access to my phone while I'm running, so that's not a problem for me. Overall I'm happy with this product and got loads of miles out of it (pun intended hehe)!

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