Nearly two years ago, I received a miCoach armband from Griffin Technology (reviewed here). It has been the only armband I have used during my workouts as a runner and the rare visit to a gym. So how did the armband hold up? A few months ago I noticed the pass-through buckle was often crooked and […]
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Update: Griffin Technology’s miCoach Sports Armband – Two Years Later

Jul 8th 2012 by

Nearly two years ago, I received a miCoach armband from Griffin Technology (reviewed here). It has been the only armband I have used during my workouts as a runner and the rare visit to a gym.

miCoach Armband

So how did the armband hold up?

A few months ago I noticed the pass-through buckle was often crooked and began to pinch my arm. On closer inspection, I saw that the adhesive that holds the buckle began to give way, causing the buckle to misalign. What’s a guy to do before buying a new one? Why glue it of course.

  miCoach armband

miCoach armband

Given that I used it two to three times a week, I probably can’t complain about the adhesive. What I can complain about is also how the velcro also didn’t seem to be as effective at holding the armband on my arm for the past year. Despite the occasional washing and attempt to clean the hook-and-loop strip, the tab remained pretty loose.

Father’s Day became the excuse for the family to purchase a new armband for my iPhone 4S (Belkin), though I already miss the light feel of the miCoach.

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