Solo loop appreciation thread

[ssledoux]

Much more comfortable and easier to put on/take off.

Don’t even like the feel of the original Solo loop anymore.

Dang and they don't look like they'd be more comfortable. I was planning to go to my Apple store today and try one because they had a size 4 of the braided one I want in stock. I ran out of time though. Maybe I'll just go ahead and order it online. I'm gonna have some tough choices to make after all my packages arrive.

 

[ssledoux]

Okay so I got two more of the solo loops I ordered yesterday, and the Starlight size 5 solo loop is absolutely bigger than the abyss blue solo loop I got the other day. SO odd!

I just put on the clover and it seems to be larger as well. Maybe I need to put abyss blue back on and make sure it's not my arm. ;-p

 

[ssledoux]

Okay so coming back now after receiving the dark cherry today. It is noticeably tighter than the starlight solo and clover solo in the same size (5).

So out of four size 5 bands, 2 fit perfectly (well, my perfect anyway - not too tight, but watch not shifting when I move my arm back and forth quickly), and 2 are too loose, as in if I jiggle my arm the same way, the watch moves off the top of my arm.

SO nuts! Curious to see how the size 4 fits - it's due to arrive tomorrow.

 

[Night Spring]

Okay so coming back now after receiving the dark cherry today. It is noticeably tighter than the starlight solo and clover solo in the same size (5).

So out of four size 5 bands, 2 fit perfectly (well, my perfect anyway - not too tight, but watch not shifting when I move my arm back and forth quickly), and 2 are too loose, as in if I jiggle my arm the same way, the watch moves off the top of my arm.

SO nuts! Curious to see how the size 4 fits - it's due to arrive tomorrow.

This is soooo crazy! Looking forward to hearing how the size 4 works out.

 

[ssledoux]

This is soooo crazy! Looking forward to hearing how the size 4 works out.

Well I ordered a 4 in the braided loop because everyone said to go a size smaller, but I had ordered a 4 in the solo already just to see how it fit in case of any stretching. I figured as long as it isn't too tight I'd maybe go with the 4, but then I read more about the solos not really stretching like the braided, so thought I'd maybe stick with 5s in those, but then I got these two in that are noticeably bigger but the same size, so I have no clue what I'll do. Pretty sure I'll keep this dark cherry size 5, but I really want clover, and IDK how many 5s I might have to order to get one with the correct fit. 😳

 

[Night Spring]

but I really want clover, and IDK how many 5s I might have to order to get one with the correct fit. 😳

It sounds like you just have to order both 5 and 4 for each color you want, and keep the one that fits.

 

[ssledoux]

It sounds like you just have to order both 5 and 4 for each color you want, and keep the one that fits.

I know. That’s nuts! I’m curious to see what I think of the braided though, so I can make a decision about which colors to get in which bands.

 

[PaladinGuy]

I know. That’s nuts! I’m curious to see what I think of the braided though, so I can make a decision about which colors to get in which bands.

Once you get one the fits you, you’ll love how comfortable they are. It’s definitely one of my favorite, if not overall favorite, Apple Watch bands.

 

[ssledoux]

Once you get one the fits you, you’ll love how comfortable they are. It’s definitely one of my favorite, if not overall favorite, Apple Watch bands.

Which one? Solo or braided solo? I absolutely LOVE the way the solo feels, but I'm sure in the summer I won't appreciate the sweating - it's one of the reasons I don't love the regular sports bands.

Anyway, got a braided today in size 4, and I'm thinking when it stretches a bit, it'll be perfect. It leaves some marks on my arm right now, but it's not unbearably tight by any means.

Got a solo in size 4, and there's no way - definitely too tight. It feels great initially, but gets sticky feeling really quickly. If I had any swelling or if it was hot, I'd be miserable. I just need consistency with the 5s.

 

[PaladinGuy]

Which one? Solo or braided solo? I absolutely LOVE the way the solo feels, but I'm sure in the summer I won't appreciate the sweating - it's one of the reasons I don't love the regular sports bands.

Anyway, got a braided today in size 4, and I'm thinking when it stretches a bit, it'll be perfect. It leaves some marks on my arm right now, but it's not unbearably tight by any means.

Got a solo in size 4, and there's no way - definitely too tight. It feels great initially, but gets sticky feeling really quickly. If I had any swelling or if it was hot, I'd be miserable. I just need consistency with the 5s.

The braided.

Yes. The braided one is likely to stretch at least a little bit. Mine did. It sometimes will leave a little bit of marks on my wrist when it has swollen from heat or sleeping, but it normally is perfect.

 

[Night Spring]

The braided.

How quickly does the braided dry if you get it wet? I always manage to splash water on my watch band whenever I wash my hands.

 

[PaladinGuy]

How quickly does the braided dry if you get it wet? I always manage to splash water on my watch band whenever I wash my hands.

It takes maybe 30 minutes or so, I think. I haven’t timed it. I only really soak it with water after I’ve sweated a lot with it on. It doesn’t really bother me too much.