FlipBeltElite Lightweight Tubular Running Belt for Phone & Running Storage, USA Company

I thoroughly researched running belts before buying, and I'm so glad I chose to try the FlipBelt Elite. My iPhone 12 fit in the zipper pocket and it truly did not move while running. I tested it on an 18-mile run carrying gels and other items, and I forgot I was wearing it! I have full confidence to use this for my upcoming marathon now! Before buying, I read reviews complaining about two things: phone not fitting and problems zipping it up. Now that I've tried it, I can say my iPhone did fit (with my otterbox case), it just takes a little patience because it doesn't slide in as easily as other items in the open compartments. But once it's in, it's secure and doesn't move at all while running! For the zipping issue, I put mine on already zipped. I only use the zipper to unzip when I take it off. It's much easier to get it on zipped. Totally recommend!

I believe this is one of the BEST belts out there, and the front zipper pocket is much sturdier and has less shake than the rest of the belt (worth it to get this Elite series vs the original)...HOWEVER, the zipper and the zipper stops are hard plastic and metal components resting against your phone screen or cameras. This has the potential to cause scratches. I put rubber padding between these stops and my phone to prevent any touching.Please re-do this product to have the zipper on the TOP EDGE of the belt, not in the center, this way there is no way any phone can get scratched.

My girlfriend uses this in the gym and she loves it!

I want to love this running belt. I really do. It stays in place when I run. It has a pocket big enough for my phone and it doesn't bounce. It has a side zipper so you don't have to shimmy into it. All in all it should be a great running belt.Unfortunately the front zipper pocket (that is supposed to keep your phone secure) is a horrible, cheap design. After less than 10 runs, the zipper came completely off when I unzipped it to put my phone in. And of course this happened at the start line of a half marathon with less than a minute to the start. So much for a secure pocket. After the race I was able to get the zipper back on, but then it started falling off of both ends. There is no stopper at either end to prevent the zipper from going completely off.After trying to not unzip or zip it all the way for several months, I finally tried to modify the belt myself to fix it. I added several stitches to one side and used a safety pin on the other side to keep the zipper from fully going either direction. Did it look good? No. Did it work? Kind of.Fast forward a few weeks of running with this "fix" and then this past Saturday at a 5K, the zipper broke off from the MIDDLE of the zip. There is no fixing it this time.As I said, I want to love this belt. It is a great design apart from a horribly poor quality zipper. I have tried several other belts and they all ride up and bounce a lot. I am just struggling to spend $50 on a new Flipbelt just to have it break again in a few months.Unless they fix their design, I would unfortunately suggest looking elsewhere.

6/2022 update:The zipper broke on the pouch of the current China-made model while my original one made in Vietnam is going strong. I was simply zipping it shut without any force and the zipper handle/head came completely off due to a faulty stopper. I tried putting it back but it seems that the zipper teeth are now made of cheap Chinese breakable plastic, which makes it impossible to re-align and put back on.Flipbelt used to make a good product until they switched manyfacturers. They should not cheap out like this with bad materials. I do not recommend this product now.original 2021 review:I loved this running belt because the snap button secures the belt from unzipping during a rigorous run and everyday movement. The zipper also makes taking it on and off such a better experience.But, when I needed to get another, things have changed unexpectedly. Why get rid of the snap button? That feature separated this belt from all the others. Upon closer inspection, it's now made in China while the original was made in Vietnam. I am seriously contemplating returning it now and maybe search elsewhere for the previous model.Please bring back the snap button! How could you even call this by the same model name of "Elite" when a main feature is now missing? It is no longer the same product but a bait and switch. I see nothing making it better than before.

I was skeptical if this product was everything it says it was. But it is! It's minimal, not bulky; it stays in place, no sliding or folding; it carries your essentials when running. I'm a fan and I've already recommended this to a few friends!

I bought size M as it is usually my size. But it was missing 10 cm / 4 inch to close it on my body !!Thanks God, I order with good seller : Amazon. So I could return it.As replacement, I decided to go for 2 sizes larger (XL) as M was really so small. But the XL now looks too big. It fits on my body but it looks like not tight enough with risk of moving down when loaded.Therefore, I decided to return the XL and order the L as replacement. Bingo, this time it was the right size. I have done couple of 2 hours run and it worked great.As conclusion, product looks OK on the paper but selecting the right size for the body is not so easy !Otherwise, I feel that it is not so easy to put the bottle inside in the back, potentially impossible while running. The marketers show video of nice woman fitting the bottle very easily in the belt in the back with one hand. In reality, this is almost impossible. You need to turn the belt and use your 2 hands to open the opening in the belt and fit the bottle. Typically, I stop to but the bottle back in the belt. Anyway, I don't like to drink while running...

I paid $26 for this through warehouse deals and, for that price, I’m happy. The zipper makes the belt heavier than others and the material is surprisingly thick (and hot). I have a Nathan that I think I like better. What the zipper means, though, is that the sizing is snugger than the Nathan since one doesn’t have to get it over one’s hips and there’s less bounce. Quality is excellent.

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Like the original & zipped FlipBelt, the band is stretchy & stays in place when you run. It doesn’t bounce & is comfortable. The elite has a zipped side so you can either put on using the zip or like the original put your feet through & pull it up.Two openings on the back for your phone,Items like gels etc.The zipped compartment on the front is now waterproof. I wish it was a bit larger tho so you could put your phone in there.Sizing is pretty good. I’m 36-38” & bought a L. Fit is quite snug without being too tight.Price is a bit expensive but you do get a quality product.

Really good quality! I wanted a study belt with lots of storage after finding out you couldn't wear hydration vest at the NY Marathon. This was ideal!I already had the original but this was far easier to get on with the zip when it was full of race day essentials! I still use my original when I'm only carrying a few bits though for shorter races...Thsi one has lots of space for packets of energy chews, tissues and all the other essentials plus it has a separate zipped compartment for your phone so that doesn't get 'lost' somewhere around the belt! Plus it has the extra added bonus of being able to pin you race number on to it without ruining your favourite running tops! Super pleased!

I bought this for the Swansea half marathon. I ordered a small - im usually an 8. It fits well- its doesnt move around or rub and yet not too tight. The bendy bottle slides in easily and bends around your hip. I thought it would annoy me after a few miles but it didnt and I was so grateful for my drink when the water stations just had tiny cones of water. Room for my gels in the zip pockets. Would recommend.