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Nike+ strap knockoffs now available on eBay!

bruinsrme

bruinsrme

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ibookg409 said:
Are there any Nike+ replicas that don't look like crap?
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I have purchased from several sellers on eBay/amazon.
At best some are better than others but not nearly as nice as the Apple bands.

Honestly I would find it hard to believe there is more than one factory.
I would be more apt to believe these knockoffs are being made on the same equipment after they make apple bands.
 
dictoresno

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TacoJamie said:
I left the seller a positive review after I got the replacement Nike band and they sent me the offer for the free/50% deal. I ordered a white sport band.
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I couldn't help myself. They sent be both codes so I got greedy. Ordered a red one for free.
 
dictoresno

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So the grey/black band arrived. It's of equal quality as the black/volt band. Much higher quality than the Moko bands and they have no seam/flashing lines from the molding. The number one tell tale of quality is how the band sits in the watch groove. It's perfectly flush and sits well just like the OEM band.

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dictoresno said:
So the grey/black band arrived. It's of equal quality as the black/volt band. Much higher quality than the Moko bands and they have no seam/flashing lines from the molding. The number one tell tale of quality is how the band sits in the watch groove. It's perfectly flush and sits well just like the OEM band.

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Both look very nice. Enjoy the bands :)
 
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jonxwilliams

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So I tried two different "brands" of these bands and they turned out to be identical. I'm also assuming one manufacturer is making them for many sellers.

These did not hold up to the real Nike+ band (I have the gray/white). They are a stiffer material, and thinner than the real thing.

Anyone here with a knock-off band - can you tell me if you have a band where there is no seam/groove on the underside where the colors meet? The real Nike band is seamless and smooth where the two colors meet.
 
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jonxwilliams said:
So I tried two different "brands" of these bands and they turned out to be identical. I'm also assuming one manufacturer is making them for many sellers.

These did not hold up to the real Nike+ band (I have the gray/white). They are a stiffer material, and thinner than the real thing.

Anyone here with a knock-off band - can you tell me if you have a band where there is no seam/groove on the underside where the colors meet? The real Nike band is seamless and smooth where the two colors meet.
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Very small groove, but almost seamless. Good enough to call it a higher quality knockoff.
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dictoresno

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jonxwilliams said:
Thanks for the pics and reply! Is that the OULUOQI brand? That was one of the ones I tried and was not thrilled with.
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Yes it is. Both of their Nike bands and their regular sport knockoff are actually very high quality when compared to my older Moko sport bands. The OULUOQI sport band felt closer to the apple bands than the mokos. Less cheap silicone feel.
 
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jonxwilliams

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dictoresno said:
Yes it is. Both of their Nike bands and their regular sport knockoff are actually very high quality when compared to my older Moko sport bands. The OULUOQI sport band felt closer to the apple bands than the mokos. Less cheap silicone feel.
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It felt the same as the other third party I got. They both were noticeably thinner and firmer than the official Nike band that came with my watch. :(
 
Hendohimself

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Just had this one arrive from a seller called Youbin on amazon.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01N3MCYNI/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

At first glance it seems pretty good, fits well into the watch and feels secure enough.

Haven't seen a genuine Nike band in the flesh so can't compare directly, but seems comparable to the Moko sport bands. No hugely noticeable seam between the two colours on the inside.

Will see how it wears after a few days, but for £11 and only 10 days shipping from China to the Uk, I'm happy enough.
 

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Uglybloke

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Have given my amazon Nike strap a go for the first time today. Haven't seen or held an original to compare, but it's very comfortable and light - don't even know I've got the Watch on half the time - don't know if that's a good thing or not!
 

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TheBean75 said:
Order the black/volt OULUOQI band for both the wife and I and they came in yesterday. I really like this band. Lightweight, comfortable and a great price to boot.
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I did this as well, it came yesterday and it feels nice. I can't tell how it compares to an actual Nike band, but its good.

This feels better then another silicone sports band that I bought. I hate that and it did affect my choice of buying non-apple bands for a while.
 
MrGimper

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Was keen to see how the knock-offs of these would develop. In the end I just bought an original silver/white and original black/grey from CeX. Grade A and about £40 each. Fingers crossed they are worth it.
 
Liam_89

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Just bought this one for £14 on amazon uk, got the Black and volt colour,
Will be here tomorrow,
I'll upload a pic of how it looks on my 42mm space grey when it arrives:

Elobeth for Apple Watch Band Series 1 Series 2 Soft Sports Silicone Bracelet Strap Wristband Replacement Watchband with Quick Release for Apple iWatch Nike Sport Band (42mm, Black/Volt) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MDNWR5Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uWmPybTJ1N7ZP
 
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npolly0212

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Hey All, Just receive my Nike black/volt watch today! Thing looks awesome and glad I got it.

With that being said, I would like some other color bands, so which knockoff band would you guys recommend to get of the nike bands?
 
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