I found that even getting the excess band into the two loops, it required me to really bend the band and getting it out again wasn't very elegant looking either. I really liked the look (even if a bit boring) of the noir/gold Twill Jump, the stiffness of the band had put me off it entirely.
Now I've been spoiled by Kilim's deployment band, but I'm not overly keen on the orange that I have, it's a shame noir isn't available on Apple's UK site at the moment. Or I could get an leather one from eBay, I've seen a nice noir single tour but just regular buckle.
What are the leather bands like in terms of suppleness compared to a Kilim? I have that atm so that's my point of reference..