Marware Sportsuit Sensor Case for Nike + iPod Sport Kit for iPod nano 3G (Black)
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Customer Review: Great product
Summary: 5 Stars
I use the sensor case with a pair of Asics Kayanos and I absolutely love it! The sensor fits in the case snugly, and I have no concerns whatsoever about the sensor falling off, incurring damage or getting lost. Like another reviewer said, keep it as far down on the laces as possible and make sure its velcroed on tightly for most accurate results.
(As a side note to this, even calibrated, my sport kit has never been 100% accurate, and this is just the nature of the device. It measures impact, so if your stride changes a little, or the sensor's not on tight, your sport kit might be a little off. Mine is always very close, which is as much as I think you can ask for.)
The only negative about the sensor case is that, when left on the shoe, it does make it just a wee bit harder to tighten the bottom laces, which is important for both running comfort and accurate metrics. I can't take any stars off for that, however. It's only a little extra effort to work the laces with the case on, and it's easy enough to take off, if needed. Overall, the reward of using the sport kit with my Kayanos is more than worth it!
Customer Review: Great kit, but a couple minor flaws . . .
Summary: 4 Stars
First off, make sure you just buy this and not an additional Sport Pouch. My armband came with the pouch but I also bought a second one not knowing this. As for accuracy, it works fine, provided you put the sensor in correctly.
When I first purchased the Nike+ for my iPod, I bought the Nike brand armband. I quickly realized I didn't like it's lack of a window to view the Nano's display. I purchased the Marware Sport kit and it's been great. I only found two flaws with this:
1) Unlike Nike's armband, there is no tactile button where the Nano's center button is, so you have to look over at your arm to press it for in-run stats.
2) As I also use my iPod in my car, I'm frequently taking it out of the armband and putting it back in. The kit securely holds the nano, which is great, but some sort of quicker access (like a velcro flap or snap at the bottom) would be convenient.
All in all, this piece is great for exercise!
Customer Review: Look out Nike+
Summary: 5 Stars
With this product, anyone can use their existing iPod or iPhone with the Nike+ sensor without having to buy a Nike+ (read: "expensive") shoe. The product is designed to work with any shoe since it wraps around the shoe laces instead of in a special pocket in the sole of the shoe. The sensor is fits very snug in the pouch and the pouch is relatively stable when you are running, giving you a relatively accurate readout for your workout. Once you start using this product, I would highly recommend calibrating the sensor since the sensor is above your foot (and at a slight angle) instead of below your foot (as it usually is). This positioning might make the reader less accurate, but I'm not sure. You should definitely calibrate it either way if you are a hard core runner, since calibrating it will make it calculate your distance correctly based on your stride. See the Nike+ sensor product manual to find out how to calibrate it to fit you.Customer Review: It kind of works...
Summary: 3 Stars
I wasn't sure if I wanted to keep lifting up the insole of the shoe to insert/remove the Nike sensor so I got this case. I guess that your laces have to be on the tighter side to make sure that the sensor picks up your movement because I only got .78 miles acknowledged on my 2+ mile jog/walk; I don't have loose laces--I just don't tie them tight. I was pissed because the ONLY reason why I even go out to jog/walk is because I get to record my sessions on the Nike+ website (I find absolutely NO joy in jogging/walking). Instead of "risking" another mis-measurement, I just put the sensor in the shoe (I take the sensor out because I use these shoes for every day use too and the instructions said to take out the sensor to save battery life); I have had no problems with the sensor when it's in the shoe. I have a friend who described the same kind of situation with the case and even went further to say that it can vary from shoe-to-shoe!Customer Review: Perfect for the Nike+ sensor
Summary: 5 Stars
I needed a pouch to put my Nike+ sensor in since I don't run with Nike+ shoes, and this was recommended to me by a friend. It's perfect--the sensor fits in snugly and I don't have to worry that it might fall out while I'm running. I read somewhere that someone said there's also room to store the little piece that snaps into your iPod, but I don't see how that's true. I had to work a bit to get the sensor in the pouch, which is how you'd want it to be. If there was room to put anything else in there I'd be afraid the sensor would fall out while running. So a word of advice: Don't try to stuff anything else in this pouch except the sensor or you run the risk of compromising it.
Bottom line: If you're looking for a pouch to put your Nike+ sensor in, grab this one. It's cheap, built well and serves its purpose easily and effectively.