Sport Loop Watch Straps

What a loop strap is

A loop strap has no buckle and no holes. The end passes through a loop near the watch and folds back to fasten on itself, so it can be tightened or loosened to any point. That makes it easy to get exactly right, and easy to loosen a little in the evening and tighten for a workout, when the sensors need closer contact. Woven fabric loops fasten with hook-and-loop; others fasten with a magnet. The straps here are made to be compatible with Apple Watch, not by Apple.

The loops here

The loop straps filed here are leather loops that close with a magnet. They are made in a range of colours, among them black, gold, beige, grey, brown and havana, and in options for every Apple Watch case from 38mm to 49mm.

For a woven fabric loop with a hook-and-loop fastening, see the woven straps in nylon watch straps. For a stretch nylon strap that closes with a magnet, or silicone with a magnetic clasp, see magnetic watch straps. For leather with a traditional buckle, see leather watch straps.

Getting the size right

Apple sorts its watch sizes into two groups, and a strap made for one size fits every size in its group. Bands for 38mm, 40mm, 41mm and 42mm fit 38mm, 40mm, 41mm and 42mm cases. Bands for 44mm, 45mm, 46mm and 49mm fit 44mm, 45mm, 46mm and 49mm cases. Your watch's size is engraved on its back. There is one trap: on the old Series 3, 42mm was the larger of the two cases, so a 42mm Series 3 takes straps from the larger group.

Some straps here also list the Series 10 and Series 11 sizes, 42mm and 46mm, as options of their own. Where a strap does, choose that option for a Series 10 or 11.

Because a loop adjusts to any point, you do not have to choose a wrist size as you would with a stretchy loop that has no fastening.

Looking after a loop strap

Leather should not be soaked: Apple says not to soak its own leather bands. Take a leather loop off for swimming, the shower and hard exercise, and wipe it with a dry cloth if it gets damp. A fabric loop takes longer to dry than silicone and is best washed by hand now and then. Replace a loop when the fastening stops holding, or when the leather cracks or stays damp.

Questions people ask about sport loop straps

Is a magnetic loop secure?

The magnet holds the strap closed, and the loop keeps the end in place. Check it holds firmly enough for what you are doing, and keep it away from bank cards and hotel key cards.

How do I fit it?

Apple's steps are simple. Put the watch face down on a soft cloth, hold the band release button on the back, and slide the old strap across and out. Slide the new one in, with its writing facing you, until it clicks. Never force a strap into the slot, and do not wear the watch if the strap slides once it is in.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives.

More to look at

• Nylon watch straps
• Magnetic watch straps
• Leather watch straps
• Silicone watch straps
• All straps compatible with Apple Watch
• Guide: Watch straps: sizes, materials and fitting