Abanen Rugged Nylon Watch Bands for Garmin Fenix 8 51mm / Enduro/Instinct 2X / epix Pro 51mm, Adjustable Sports Wrist Strap with Stainless Steel Clasp for Fenix 7X / 6X /5X, Instinct 3 50mm

Easy to install and fits well. Well made nice and stiff. Doesn’t shift around. The color is good for military types doesn’t attract too much attention in uniform the light color I wouldn’t recommend for people that work with grease and oil often. Seems to be very high-quality, I’ve had it for several months now and it is not degrading.

The media could not be loaded. Bought this replacement for my mk3i 51mm, any another one for my daughter's 43mm. And so far I'm impressed with the quality, and weight, it's more on the stiffer side but not like overbearing or hard to adjust, it's not like the original silicone band that comes with the mk3i, it's not rubbery or stretchy. It feels comfortable for me. And looks and feels as natural as the original band that comes with the unit.Now I've had the Mk1, Mk2i and now the mk3i and man each one continues to blow me away if you are in the multi activity lifestyle and dive, it's the only watch for you, price is ridiculous, and no! my pocket aren't deep. I just prioritize well.It's 2024 what isn't unreasonably through the roof now a days? from physical therapy, fitness, to entertainment, to home decode, to fashion anything thst associated with quality, durability, functionality, reliability and has reputation is expected to be expensive, from a Ps5 pro, any decent headset, to popular fragrance, hair/skin care, to a any decent pair of running shoes.. But none the less if you can afford to purchase the unit, its worth it. You really have to look hard to find faults and dislikes. But one issue i've had was the hole on the band straps eventually breaks from continuous use and stretching. So hence why I changed my band immediately. And these seem more rigged and durable, so let's see how long it holds up.

Super easy to remove and put on. Very comfortable, but I will say the band is still rigid since the date of my purchase. It slipped off a couple times but it's been good ever since. It's a great fit. Rigid and not very stretchy.

Comfortable band that fits well and matches the description accurately. Happy with my purchase.

I bought this when the silicone band that came with my Garmin Fēnix 7X cracked where the buckle prong enters the hole in the strap, which only took about a year. I've had this band for 5 months now, and there is no sign of impending failure. It still looks new.The strap fit the watch perfectly and was very easy to install--no tools necessary, not even a paper clip.It was comfortable from the first, but has improved as I've worn it. I exercise and sweat while wearing the watch. Every so often, the strap begins to show salt residue. When it does, I just rinse it off and pad it as dry as I can with a cloth, then wear it slightly damp. In a short while, the strap is dry and looks like new again. Being waterproof, the watch is not affected by the rinsing.If I were to buy a new watch with a silicone band, I would wait until the band failed, because I find the original to be plenty comfortable. When it inevitably failed, I'd replace it with one of these again. Highly recommended!

This is a comfortable band, but if you're doing outdoor work, sweating, dirty, you will need to wash it. It absorbs moisture and does not dry very quickly. The wet material against your skin drying for an hour+ could cause a rash / irritation. However, it's easy to throw in the washer with your clothes and it comes out very clean.Size, installation, and look is all great. No issues there.Mine started to fry and have loose thread pretty quickly. Again (as per the first point), I'm pretty active and am not "taking it easy" on this band. For me, metal or rubber has been more durable, but the feel of this band is better than those in my opinion.So in short, buy it based on your use case. If you'll in the outdoors, plan to sweat a lot, or plan to submerge it, I would look at something else. If you're at a desk or sitting most of the day, I'm sure it will look new for a long time.

I got this band in several colors over the years, I like them because they are breathable unlike the normal bands, also they can be cleaned easily with soap and water. I work where it is very hot and the normal Garmin band tended to cause a heat rash. I will be reordering this and again when my current one wears out, or I want a different color.

Purchased May 2025 and here I am beginning of July looking for something new. The pin holding the latch together broke.And it got dirty very very quickly. But mainly…. The pin broke.Poor quality. A bit too stiff. The fit and design are great.