Armband or belt for my phone?

[WilsonPP]

Hi.

I just got a new, bigger phone (iPhone 8 plus) and now need to get a new arm band for music and using running apps. What armbands do you all use or is a belt a better option?

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Ooooo that’s quite a big phone, my hubby checked it out last week ( he ended up with the IPhone X because it is smaller and fits his pocket). That said I don’t think the 8 plus would fit the belt I use. I would suggest you maybe try your local sports stores and check fit, whichever you decide on.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

My wife uses an armband.

I use a belt.

Neither of us would use the other.

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Whatever you find comfortable. I've used both but find an armband gives me easier access to volume control, etc.

[akaTig]

I use my sports bra......

[WilsonPP in reply to akaTig]

I don’t own a sports bra. Can guys wear them too for running?

[akaTig in reply to WilsonPP]

Of course 😉. But the experts on here will probably advise going for a professional fitting. A bit like gait analysis but for bounce 😆. I expect you will soon be sent a link with lots of helpful information.

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to akaTig]

They also might advise not putting the phone in your bra.

[akaTig in reply to Millsie-J]

I requiem meam doleat

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to akaTig]

?????

[akaTig in reply to Millsie-J]

I rest my case!

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to akaTig]

Sorry, just a northern lass who’s not too proud to ask rather than use Google Translate.

[akaTig in reply to Millsie-J]

Don't tell anyone but I've only just learnt it myself. And you're not "just" anyone. You are a very valuable you. 🙂

[ebcroquet in reply to akaTig]

😂🤣😂

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to WilsonPP]

Yep make sure you get one with space for phone, keys and a couple of sandwiches!😀

[WilsonPP in reply to Elfe5]

You can get bras with space for sandwiches? Haven’t seen those on Dragon’s Den

[davelinks Graduate in reply to WilsonPP]

Yes, if you have moobs! Think some ladies use their cleavage to hold phone, but thinking your phone will be a tad big for that!😁

Use a belt..

[WilsonPP in reply to davelinks]

Luckily, no moobs

[WilsonPP]

A professional fitting would be important. Don’t want to get any chafing

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It's funny isn't it. They were getting smaller and smaller and soon we will be back to Dom Jolly phones!

I like my flip belt; can fit all sorts in and it has a clip to secure key. Not sure how big your phone is tho'

[WilsonPP in reply to Hidden]

I could have got a smaller phone but It is easier to read without my glasses on🤓

[DebJogsOn Graduate]

I use an armband and can fit phone, inhaler and keys in it easily.

If I'm honest I went for an armband over a belt originally as I would have had to determine a size to order for the belt (feel this would have been a bit demoralising at the start of my running journey 😂) but couldn't imagine running without it now.