The ULTIMATE Running Belt Showdown: Which One Will You Choose? | Run4Adventure

Over the years I have tried and tested many running belts from lots of different brands, some have worked well and some not so well! That's why I've put together this comprehensive showdown of 10 different running belts from various brands. In this video I'll be reviewing and comparing these belts based on their build quality, practicality, price and overall value. By the end of this video hopefully it will help guide you to the all important decision of which running belt would work best for you.

Thanks for watching, we'll see you in the next video and as always - stay safe and keep on running!

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0:00 Intro
1:06 Running belt showdown
2:22 Bench running belt
3:01 Evadict running belt
3:44 FlipBelt Classic
4:37 Salomon Pulse running belt
5:15 inov8 race belt
6:03 Flipbelt Zipper
6:41 Ultimate Direction Utility belt
7:23 Compressport Free Belt Pro
8:57 Salomon ADV Skin running belt
10:04 naked running band
11:42 No 10
12:23 No 9
13:11 No 8
13:57 No 7
14:56 No 6
15:47 No 5
17:34 No 4
18:28 No 3
19:06 No 2
19:55 No 1

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[MonteComeau]

Love my Naked belt. I ran this morning with it and a 500ml Salomon soft flask on each side and Bear spray in the back. Easy access and never even feel like I have it on. I think the key clip could be upgraded, the tiny plastic design they include does not take a larger key fob that well, I had to add a metal ring to my fob to make it work. Great review once again, any of those top three are great options. 🇨🇦

[littlesmithy]

Brilliant video and really helpful. Just picking a belt for my first marathon and you covered the belt I'm most interested in and add a couple more into the mix. Thank you

[Yowzoe]

👍Thanks for this super well scripted and carefully edited roundup -- the chapters are very helpful for me and I'm sure so many others. I'm looking for my first running belt in years and am so happy to get the benefit of your experimentation!
I settled on your #3, the Saloman Pulse. I don't race, and it looks light & sleek & breathable -- perfect for me in Washington State.
I would definitely use your link if you had a U.S. one -- something you might consider doing to offset the excellent efforts you make
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[Wigglythegreat]

Another nice video! I guess I am old fashioned, I use a Flipbelt. I had one of the original style, then later bought the zippered one. The zippered one does have more storage space and the zippered pocket is nice for phones. I use it all the time outside of running too to carry my wallet, phone, and keys. I even use it at the amusement park and all my stuff stays secure in the belt on the rollercoaster and other rides.

[Pidgenova]

I've used my compressport belt on every run for years going from 5k to 50 miles, it's the best value bit of running kit I've ever bought. It has a couple of holes in now but I'm sure I'll get a few more years out of it before I need to replace it. Great video, keep up the good work

[JohnM-xrch]

The Naked belt is incredible. tried is this weekend with 4 bars, 3 gels, 2 full 500ml flasks, large phone. But it’s tricky to find it and to get the right size. Great review though overall!

[bensmith]

Thanks Loyd. Great review. My compressport belt is still going strong after 3 years and still love it 😃👍

[nakedsportsinnovations]

Pro tip... If you find the seam in the front middle doesn't work for you, just rotate the band so that either of the front pockets is centered in middle. We encourage wearers to use it any way. front or backwards... thereby customizing its use even further.

[patrickredding]

My favorite belt is the (now discontinued) original Nathan Vaporkrar. It has the least bounce for a full flask of any belt on the market (yes, I've tried Salomon, Naked, Compressport, etc.) b/c it actually has a cinching system rather than merely using the elasticated webbing. That said, I agree with you that Compressport is the next best--better than Naked--for exactly the reasons given. That divider pocket in the middle actually restricts usage / flexibility of items. That said, I found the Naked belt to be more breathable than Compressport in summertime when I use these. Naked's material is closer to AdvancedSkin, while Compressport is a bit more cotton-esque in its handfeel.

So glad you made this video. Well done!

[ianwaude]

Great review Lloyd. I've been using the Salomon Adv Skin for a while now and the pocket layout works well for me. I must say that the stitching around the edge of the belt has required lots of TLC by she who sews, plus the addition of loops to access the rear pocket more easily. Wouldn't swap though.

[danbanks]

Love my Naked belt. Got mine for £20 second hand. Absolute bargain 😊 great video again Lloyd 👍

[andreashjalmarsson]

Great showdown, high quality post as always 🙌

[EnoughBull]

You're awesome! Got the Compressport with a gift voucher for 8 squid. Thanks for answering comments on your other video, helped me to get the XL size! Got a 48H race with a big goal in 3 weeks, wish me luck

[symi]

I also struggled with the zip on the Solomon, so went back to my old style inov8 belt, I spin it round tho so the pockets are at the front and it’s really comfortable, give it a go!
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[ianlowe]

Been waiting for this video Loyd thanks. In the end picked one you not tested the Kiprun Marathon belt from Decathlon and I love it. Super lightweight and comfortable with all the storage i need ( 250 mm soft flask, gels, keys, phone, keys etc.) don’t need pole carriers so this one perfect and for £20 a bargain. Once again Decathlon comes up trumps they really are hard to beat for quality and value 👏👏

[melaniebailey]

Phew! I was a bit concerned that you’d select a different belt for the top spots, and I’ve had been experiencing ’buyer’s remorse’ after my recent Naked Band purchase! 😂 I agree about the centre front pocket, but I’m equally happy storing my soft flask in the back pocket and my phone, tissues, ear buds etc in the front pockets, so the Naked Band is working well for me so far (I’ve upgraded from a Salomon Pulse belt, due to insufficient storage).

[dotintegral]

Been waiting for this video, thanks for awesome comparison!

[alexsika]

Such an awesome video. You can tell you put a lot of time into this review. Awesome content! Im in the market for a new belt. My Salomon Sense Pro belt died on me and wont keep my flask in its pocket anymore. Ive only had it for a year. First product I feel Salomon has let me down on.

[chad.haggerty]

Have been using the Eva duct for a couple summers now. Absolutely love it! The waterproof pocket has survived me dousing myself with water midrun so I do trust it. The pole bungee is also brilliant.

Loyd, with your narrow waist, mate, the S/M would work well. I barely get my fat tush in that belt but then worry it’ll split me if I try to wear it.

[codyrobinson]

Great review summary! Thanks for your time, Lloyd.
That new salomon adv skin belt was a let down for me. Not having top access to that bigger pocket made it tough to use, especially if I need whatever is in the middle and I've stuffed some bits of kit or whatever inside that pocket, in front of it. Then, when I go to grab my stuff, I have to unload half the belt! Othereise, great belt 😂