Arm iPhone holder for Running

EltonJohn69

Does anyone know where in Dublin I can buy a iPhone holder for the arm in Dublin. I know they are available online but I kinda need it in a hurry.

Thanks for any suggestions

durkadurka

Any of those mobile phone gadget/ repair shops.

For example there’s one in Rathfarnham shopping centre where I bought one for a tenner. Try it for size before you buy

Murph_D

Do be aware though - those things just do not look cool!

KJ

Sports Direct or Heatons should have them.

Classic21

Murph_D wrote: »

Do be aware though - those things just do not look cool!

But very handy for carrying gels on long runs

Fenster

Would a waist belt work? I've always found armbands to be so unwieldy.

Singer

I run thousands of miles a year with my phone in my shorts pocket. Spend your money on some Bluetooth earphones

Murph_D

Singer wrote: »

I run thousands of miles a year with my phone in my shorts pocket. Spend your money on some Bluetooth earphones

And shorts with good pockets - can be harder to find than you'd think.

ewc78

A flip belt or one of the cheaper replicas of the flip belt is the best way to carry a phone while running imo, will also be able carry a few gel packets.
I've a few I bought off Aliexpress that only cost a couple of euro each. Great job.

BeepBeep67

Murph_D wrote: »

And shorts with good pockets - can be harder to find than you'd think.

Decathlon Kalenji Trail shorts.
Rear double pocket with zip, plenty big for a Galaxy 8+ and a front double with a zip which takes car key for example.

Currently 16€ online, you'll thank me

Swiper the fox

ewc78 wrote: »

A flip belt or one of the cheaper replicas of the flip belt is the best way to carry a phone while running imo, will also be able carry a few gel packets.
I've a few I bought off Aliexpress that only cost a couple of euro each. Great job.

Picked up my first flip belt recently in the run shop in Temple bar, it was pricy (e30) but has been a game changer, phone, front door key and room for a couple of gels or sweets,

Murph_D

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

Decathlon Kalenji Trail shorts.
Rear double pocket with zip, plenty big for a Galaxy 8+ and a front double with a zip which takes car key for example.

Currently 16€ online, you'll thank me

Ordered! Room for a Galaxy bar was enough for me. Oh wait...

Fenster

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

Decathlon Kalenji Trail shorts.
Rear double pocket with zip, plenty big for a Galaxy 8+ and a front double with a zip which takes car key for example.

Currently 16€ online, you'll thank me

Ooh, shiny. Ordered.

The Noble Nudge

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

Decathlon Kalenji Trail shorts.
Rear double pocket with zip, plenty big for a Galaxy 8+ and a front double with a zip which takes car key for example.

Currently 16€ online, you'll thank me

Sorry to derail thread how are the shorts size wise...
34" waist sometimes.... L or XL

Fenster

There's a size guide on the page.

The Noble Nudge

Fenster wrote: »

There's a size guide on the page.

I see that...from buying cycling gear size guides are only that a guide...
Are they small fitting was the real question Ive a race fast approaching that can do without posting over and back etc so was asking the Op on his opinion as i presume hes purchased them already..

BeepBeep67

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

Sorry to derail thread how are the shorts size wise...
34" waist sometimes.... L or XL

I'm 31/32 and Med, they are elasticated and relatively snug

EltonJohn69

Went the phone shop route.... fairly low quality... but does the job..... I assume people rinse their holders post runnning ? They get sweat soaked !

Also: Those shorts do look nice

karkar athlete

I know I am a bit late here but maybe for others, there were Nike Arm phone holders in TkMaxx Blanch the other day near the tills for €15. They generally have them towards the active gear/accessories and a bit of a selection.

Murph_D

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

Decathlon Kalenji Trail shorts.
Rear double pocket with zip, plenty big for a Galaxy 8+ and a front double with a zip which takes car key for example.

Currently 16€ online, you'll thank me

These are excellent - thanks for the tip, D!

I brought my phone with me on a run for the first time in years. If buying, be aware sizing is a little on the small side, as mentioned in several reviews. If in doubt, size up.

IvoryTower

I use the mighty spotify player for music, hated having the phone on me

The Noble Nudge

My shorts arrived XL and L!! now to try them on...Thanks for the heads up!

ewc78

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

I'm 31/32 and Med, they are elasticated and relatively snug

I'm 31/32 also. Is the M too snug or is it ok?
Gonna order a pair.

The Noble Nudge

They are a snug fit so went with a bit of growing room myself..
2 x large there brand new.(grey and black)
..€32 if anyone wants them...

MrSkinny

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

Decathlon Kalenji Trail shorts.
Rear double pocket with zip, plenty big for a Galaxy 8+ and a front double with a zip which takes car key for example.

Currently 16€ online, you'll thank me

An excellent bit of kit. Picked up a pair in Spain last week. Ordered two different sizes online (plus a few other bits and pieces) for in-store collection, tried them on and returned the one that didn't fit for a no hassle refund. My slightly guilty conscience was eased when one of the store employees suggested using this approach after I enquired about some other gear they didn't have in stock.

Thanks for the tip!

EltonJohn69

Considering a purchase.... but how do you you tie the string on them ? looks suspect....

ewc78

MrSkinny wrote: »

An excellent bit of kit. Picked up a pair in Spain last week. Ordered two different sizes online (plus a few other bits and pieces) for in-store collection, tried them on and returned the one that didn't fit for a no hassle refund. My slightly guilty conscience was eased when one of the store employees suggested using this approach after I enquired about some other gear they didn't have in stock.

Thanks for the tip!

What size are you? I'm a 32inch waist was going to order a Medium

Murph_D

EltonJohn69 wrote: »

Considering a purchase.... but how do you you tie the string on them ? looks suspect....

Normal string, no problems tying it.

MrSkinny

ewc78 wrote: »

What size are you? I'm a 32inch waist was going to order a Medium

Probably closer to 31" than 32" at the moment and went with a Large. There wasn't a lot in it but I found the Medium a bit too tight fitting, particularly around the waist. Same with a couple of other bits I picked up (a singlet and another pair of shorts) so perhaps their sizing is a bit on the small side.

The Noble Nudge

Great shorts thanks for the heads up BeepBeep...Im still finding pockets!