YOOSIDE22mm Hook and Loop Nylon Watch Strap for Garmin Fenix 8 / epix Pro/Tactix 8 (47mm), Quick Dry Ultralight Sport Wrist Band for Fenix 7/6 / 5, Instinct 3 45mm

Summary: Neat design, well made, lightweight and incredibly comfortable.I recently bought a Garmin Fenix 6 Pro which is much bigger and heavier than my old Garmin 645M. Didn't find the weight to be an issue provided the strap was tight although, as is often the case, the perfect position would have been between 2 holes. What was annoying, was that the standard strap tended to catch on shirts and jackets and move the watch around - worse than my old 645M (and on that watch the silicone strap loop had broken as a result after only a couple of months).This nylon strap is perfect: a snug, secure fit without being too tight and much easier to put on and take off than the standard strap - rocking my wrist with the old strap I could feel the watch move a little but with this nylon strap there's no movement at all. It's very low profile so doesn't catch on things and it looks good. Best of all, it's very lightweight (6g versus the 23.5g of the standard strap) which makes a huge difference. The design is very clever so at one end the velcro loop is on the inside of the band (so held in place and can't catch) and on the other end there's a plastic tab so the strap can't pull through - it's also a very snug width-fit through the pins to give extra security. It feels totally secure.The only thing that's not as good as the original strap is that it takes a few minutes to dry fully when washed after a run - but that's splitting hairs.

My favourite day to day watch strap. Very comfortable. A little bit of a faff to put on and off due to it looping through. Very good quality for the price. Nice and adjustable and does not give me a rash unlike many other bands.

Bought the grey strap for my forerunner 265 and it’s perfect. It’s really comfortable, seems very secure and is easily adjustable, so you’ll always get the perfect fit.This will fit any smartwatch as it loops around the wrist and over the pins secured in the lugs so doesn’t cover the sensors whatsoever.The strap is a nice dark grey and really compliments a black watch.I only wish they’d supply lug pins to go with it as most other straps come with them. The forerunner comes with quick release pins in its strap so I had to hunt around for a pair of 22mm pins.

Super comfortableVery impressed with the purchase and dont have to keep adjusting tightness like a silicone strapBecause its a stretchy nylon velcro bandOnly downside is being a basic piece of material it makes an expensive watch look cheap

I’m really impressed with this Garmin watch strap. It feels like a premium, high-quality product but comes without the hefty price tag, which is a big win. The strap is very comfortable to wear and doesn’t irritate my skin like some rubber straps tend to do, making it ideal for all-day use.One of the best features is that it comes in a pack of two. This is a thoughtful touch since straps inevitably wear out with prolonged use, and having a spare means I don’t need to worry about ordering a replacement in a hurry.Overall, I’m really happy with this strap. It’s comfortable, durable, and great value for money. If you’re looking for a reliable upgrade or replacement strap for your Garmin watch, this is a fantastic choice.

I'd been wearing my Garmin Fenix 6 Pro with the silicone strap that came in the box for the last two years, unwilling to spend the £75 Garmin ask for their nylon strap. The watch itself is superb, but has always been let down by my inability to get the perfect fit. It was always slightly too tight or too loose, never where I wanted it to be. When it was too loose, the watch would often cause frustration and discomfort wearing it under long-sleeved shirts.After two years, I finally relented and bought this strap. My hesitation had largely been down to an ill-conceived idea that surely cheap third-party bands couldn't be better than a manufacturer's original band, and did I really want to put a £15 strap on such an expensive piece of kit? I needn't have worried, I wish I'd bought this two years ago. It's made the Fenix 6 feel like a new watch. All of a sudden, it's comfortable during the day and at night. It sits perfectly on my wrist and for the first time since the day I bought the watch, I've forgotten that I have it on. It feels immediately lighter.I can't speak for durability yet, but I have no doubts about the strength of the velcro on this band. And, let's face it, I could buy five of these before I've spent as much as I would have on a single Garmin nylon band... if first impressions are anything to go by, I probably would, too.Edit: After almost 6 months of daily use, this strap remains one of the best purchases I've made. I've become accustomed to the comfort of wearing it and couldn't go back to Garmin's silicone band now. It's durable and shows no signs of wear at all despite being worn on runs, for hill walks where it's been covered in mud, and daily use including in the shower. There's no sign that the strength of the velcro is degrading either. I'd buy this again in a heartbeat.

I was worried the hook-loop fastener style might not stay stuck, or might become less effective after a few stick-rip cycles, but it's absolutely fine.There's a slight amount of stretch which makes it fit perfectly and it's very, very comfortable, far more comfortable than the silicone straps, or any leather ones I've tried from time to time. I think most people have had the issue where one hole on a strap is too loose for the heartrate sensor to get a good fit, but one hole tighter is uncomfortable. This style of strap makes that issue go away. Perfect readings, perfect comfort. I'm converted!It doesn't even seem to be getting too stinky, but I'll just wash it if it does. I guess silicone still wins there, but I'm not going back, this thing is too good.