Apple Watch Band – Trail Loop (49mm) – Blue/Gray with Rugged Titanium Finish – M/L

The Trail Loop is my favorite band for the Apple Watch
I own a couple of different colors of these Trail Loop bands. In my opinion, these are the best bands that Apple sells. They are VERY comfortable, with soft stretchy fabric and velcro that allows for precise fit around your wrists.These are thinner and more comfortable than the similar “Sport Loop” bands. I think these are worth the price just for the comfort alone.

Probably my favorite Apple Watch band currently.
I’ll write mini reviews for the bands I currently use, so we can see how they stack up against the Trail Loop. I have had many different bands over the years, but the ones I keep coming back to are:Nike Sport Band:This one I got because I wanted something I could get wet (swimming, sweat, etc) without the irritation of having a wet band on my wrist after working out. While this band certainly is great for that and I still use it for intense workouts/swimming, my main complaint is that my wrist tends to be in between notches where one notch is too loose, but the next one up is too tight, so I can’t ever get that perfect fit. Also, I don’t find this band to be the most comfortable, but it’s not terrible. I would give this one a 3/5.Nylon Sport Loop:This one was my favorite for awhile because I can adjust it any way I like and it’s quite comfortable, however, unfortunately the velcro started to falter fairly quickly so it’s easy to accidentally peel it off, and it has only become worse over time. Very comfortable, but for me not very long lasting, so I would give it a 3/5. I still use it occasionally because I like the styling (I have the red one which I think looks nice), but I can no longer use it for anything active due to the velcro issue.Braided Solo Loop:When I first got this band it was a bit too snug and since there are no adjustments (outside of intentionally stretching it) I dealt with it, then after awhile it stretched to fit absolutely perfectly and it became my all-time favorite band. It’s super comfortable! However, as time went on it continued to stretch and now it’s too large, so much so that I often lose heart rate monitoring because my watch flops around so much. For the period of time when it fit perfectly I loved it, but it started off too tight and ended up too loose. 3.5/5.Alpine Loop:This is the one I got with my Apple Watch Ultra. It’s actually more comfortable than I thought it would be, I assumed the thin edges would make it a bit scratchy, but that’s not an issue. It also has a little bit of stretch to it, so even though my wrist sits in between two loops like the Nike Sport Band, I find this one to be more comfortable due to the slight bit of give it has. It’s also very secure. It’s not as easy to adjust as my other bands because the clasp can take some finagling, though I got used to it. Although it’s more comfortable than I thought it would be, it’s still not quite as comfortable as the braided solo loop (when it fit perfectly) or the nylon sport loop. 4/5.Trail Loop:This one checks the most boxes so far. I actually find it even more comfortable than my nylon sport loop, the velcro is very sturdy (seems even more sturdy than the sport loop when it was new), and I really like the styling. It matches my Apple Watch Ultra perfectly (I got the blue/gray variant). The only minor quibbles I have are that I’d prefer it without the pull tab, and it runs a bit small despite being M/L (I do have abnormally massive wrists, but my nylon loop doesn’t run this small). Lastly, it’s incredibly expensive for what it is. I would give this a 4.5/5 as far as comfort/styling go, so in that regard it’s my favorite, but I’d drop it down to a 4 because $100 is a lot to ask for this – my nylon loop, which is the most comparable to this one, was half the price. I do worry that the velcro will falter as I use it more, but only time will tell, so far I haven’t had any issues.

Best Apple Watch Ultra Band By Far
Out of the three new Apple Watch Ultra bands, this one is by far the best one available. The fabric is very soft and has enough stretch that it never feels too tight on your wrist. It has unlimited adjustment, unlike the ocean or alpine band, which are either too tight or too loose. The pull tab doesn’t add any extra thickness to the band so it doesn’t feel uncomfortable when working at a computer or on a desk either. Highly recommend

Probably my most comfortable Apple Watch Band
I used sport loop with my previous apple watches, but when i upgraded to the ultra, I decided to get a spare one of these because i love the color combo. Definitely my everyday wear/most comfortable band. I just hope the velcro lasts a long time.

Love the color. Great quality. So confortable.