Nike AC1126 Plus Sport Armband for iPod Nano Black/Red

 (26 customer reviews)

I went through about 4 armbands before finding this one. All of the armbands I had purchased previously claimed they would fit my twiggy runner's arms. While most of them did fit my arm initially, after about 20 strides they rode down my arm and wound up dangling around my elbow.

This is the only armband I've found so far that will stay put on my arm even at a full-out sprint. It's composed of polyester, spandex, nylon and velcro instead of neoprene and velcro. The stretchiness provides a snug fit, and it's lightweight to boot.

I should add that I don't even have an iPod Nano. I own a different mp3 player, but it fits inside the armband just fine. I think that this would work for any player that's about the size of the Nano or smaller. Some of the controls obviously won't be in the exact same place as they are on the Nano, but for me that's no big deal.

I have used this version for a few months. It's makes it hard to use the Nike+ feature, because you can't see the screen. Mine stretched out quickly, from multiple times pulling my iPod in and out to start and stop the program. There are better models out there. Nike has tried to remedy the problem by putting out one with screen, to see the nano's screen and work it easier. I replaced mine with a Marware wrist holder for my iPod, with a space for the chip. I like it much better.

I like everything about it except the lack of a window. It is comfortable to wear on runs and doesn't slip but if you like to look at your screen or playlists, you are out of luck with this armband. I look at my playlists at the beginning of my runs and even change it up on long runs and it is too difficult without a window...so I cut one. Looks bad but is functional. I suggest waiting for the window version...it has to be coming soon.