Apple Watches are the most popular “wearable” in the US market. With this success, accessories are bountiful, and a wide selection is also available in stores. WITHit has been making watch bands for the Apple Watch for some time, and I’ve been wearing three of its lineup a few weeks now.
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WITHit Silicone Sport Band
The first band is the WITHit Silicone Sport Band. This band is one of the most entry level bands from WITHit, but that doesn’t mean it lacks quality. The band is very comfortable for casual wear and the hardest workouts.
The soft silicone form to your wrist well, while the perforated slots in the material allows your skin to still get some airflow. This makes the WITHit Silicone Sport Band great for those looking for an all-around option. I’ve worn this daily to work and then headed directly to the gym without needing to swap things out on my Apple Watch Ultra.
You don’t have to worry about the band security, either. The Silicone Sport Band has a great clasp and buckle system to make sure it’s tight around the wrist. There’s even two extra straps that “locks” into the same track as the buckle to make sure the excess band isn’t flopping around. I’ve seen this in the past on Garmin’s, and it’s a nice touch from WITHit.
The WITHit Silicone Sport Band is available from WITHit for just $20. You can get the Apple Watch bands in multiple colors. Be sure to choose the size variants that fit your Apple Watch model as well.
Purchase the WITHit Silicone Sport Band for Apple Watch from WITHit
WITHit Tactical Nylon Strap
If you want to stay active, but need something more adventurous, the WITHit Nylon Strap may be what you’re looking for in an Apple Watch band. This looped band offers a little more secure fit, but keeps it lightweight with the nylon material to make sure the elements aren’t an issue while wearing the band.
The WITHit Tactical comes in two pieces. The first is a small strap around two inches with the proprietary watch connector on one end and a stainless steel loop on the other. The opposite section is a longer loop of nylon with a Velcro system that loops through the steel and back around your wrists. Find the Velcro size that works on your arm, and you’re good to go.
Again, I’ve found this WITHit Tactical Nylon band to be extremely flexible and durable with my balance of work and gym activities. It’s not overbearing or gawking in the workplace, and the nylon wicks away moisture while in clanging plates at the gym.
It dries fairly quickly as well, although I wouldn’t want it to be completely saturated in a shower or pool. If that’s something you want your Apple Watch band to perform consistently, I might look at the WITHit Silicone Sport as the better solution.
The WITHit Tactical Nylon Strap for Apple Watch is exclusive to WITHit’s direct website for $30. The band is available in black and gray, with fittings for just the larger Apple Watches.
Purchase the WITHit Silicone Sport Band for Apple Watch from WITHit
WITHit Leather Band
Lastly, we have the more premium Leather combination from WITHit. This band is just as comfortable and secure of a fit as its siblings, but adds a more formal look. If you are looking for a band to wear in a nicer setting, this is the one.
The buckle system and Apple Watch connections are made of stainless steel. Add the genuine leather of the main band, and you have a watch band ready for the boardroom or a night out on the town. The additional two leather straps helps keep any excess strap tacked down to the band and secured.
The WITHit Metallic Leather band is available on WITHit for just $30. That’s a steal in my opinion. The quality of this band far exceeds most other leather options I’ve tested. WITHit nailed this band for those looking for a casual to formal wear Apple Watch band replacement.
This model is only available in light brown and fits the 38 through 41mm Apple Watches.
Purchase the WITHit Leather Band for Apple Watch from WITHit
Level Up any Apple Watch with WITHit Bands
WITHit has put together an outstanding lineup of alternatives to Apple’s first party watch bands. The Silicone Sport, Tactical Nylon, and Leather bands are just some of the offerings from the company. Either of these are a great way to spruce up your watch game with $30 or less. Hit our links above to check these out, or head over to WITHit to find other options you may like.
