Abanen Hook and Loop Quick Dry 26mm Woven Nylon Ultralight Sport Watch Band for Fenix 8 51mm / epix Pro 51mm / Instinct 2X / Enduro/Instinct 3 50mm / Fenix 7X/6X/5X

These straps are comfortable and soft to the touch, much better than the original strap the watch came with. I now sleep comfortably with my watch on. Oh, it's also very easy to install. Can't comment on durability as I only bought the straps about a week ago.

Bought for my Garmin Instinct 2X, and I'm glad I did! So much easier to adjust for comfort than the stock band. Dries quickly as well, looks good and nice quality!

I’ve had three Abanen neoprene (one piece, velcro on each end) bands for a couple of years. When I got them, they were the best (of these types—without buckles or metal I could find for my Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar. Excellent bands. Only problem is the velcro ends wore out rather quickly, as did the actual ends (both ends) of the band, where the velcro was attached. These nylon bands, though—I’m hoping they far exceed the neoprene version—seem to have more secure velcro, and I appreciate the little plastic end to prevent wear/fraying. My biggest reason for purchasing these over the neoprene version is that they (neoprene) stay wet for a long time, while these nylon bands are supposed to be quick dry. The band is a little itchy on the inside (where one end of the band is looped through and lays against the wrist), but it’s otherwise very comfortable. I’m hoping it’s durable and lasts a long time. I’ve seen similar bands on Amazon for a bit cheaper, which is why I gave only 4 stars for value for the money. AMENDED: After wearing this band now for a little while, I’m upgrading my review (yes, the 4 stars for value), to a five. FIVE stars all the way around. And the initial itching from the tag end of the band inside the watch? No longer an issue. I really, REALLY like and appreciate this band. It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for—since I started with my Garmin Fenix 3 years ago!

These are comfy! Super soft and just stretchy enough. Only gripe is it is a little too thick to take off and put back on easily if swapping bands. But feels very secure. It dries pretty quickly. Love to use as my sleep band. Hopefully it hold up as good as the Garmin one.

I love this watch band so much more than the original one that came with my watch. Getting the adjustment right with the old one was such a hassle! This thing is so simple! Install on my Instinct 2X was super simple and it fits amazing. The quality of the materials seems really good as well. Seems like it’s going to last a while. Velcro is super strong. I’ve been swimming with it and it dries super quick. My only small complaint is that it is a little difficult to slide off my wrist when I want to take my watch off. It takes some shimmying but it’s not too bad. Overall I am very pleased with this watch band for the money!

I generally don't leave reviews, but this is a great little product. My only complaint is that it is a little tough to setup in that you need the proper tools to remove the existing band and the strap is difficult to pull through. Beyond that, I don't see why Garmin doesn't sell the watch with a band like this. It is 100x more comfortable than the rubber band it came with. I can see myself wearing my watch daily, rather than only during activities, with this.

I love my Fenix 7X but hate the stock band it comes with; irritates my skin, buckle digs in with the mouse, it's just not comfortable. Garmin Ultrafit? $60 for a nylon watch band? Mmmkay, no thanks. So I gave this one a try and was perplexed about how to install it. At first, I thought it was too small because of the plastic end. I thought each end went in a lug. I went to remove a pin with a pin tool (it's not removable), and I almost cut off the plastic end of the band. The included instructions do their best but the best way to understand this is to WATCH THE VIDEO. Basically, you are going to start with the end WITHOUT the plastic end in the bottom lug, over the top of it with he velcro side up. Now for the part I didn't get -- pass THAT SAME END into the top lug, coming over the top so the velcro is inside. I didn't get this from the printed instructions at first, but did when I watched the video. Then the handle plastic end helps a lot in unfastening and adjusting the band at the bottom. Once on, this is a very comfortable band and has solved my problem completely. I will update my review after some more use, but it's a great price, and slightly stretchy, so you can get a snug fit without having to get too tight. Abanen, my only suggestion on your instructions would be to skip the images and put in a QR code to watch the video. Once I watched the video, I kicked myself for stupidity.

Better than the Garmin version. Softer and more comfortable.

The fit on my Epix Pro Gen 2 51mm is decent but the strap is a little shorter and thinner than the original Garmin ultrafit nylon band. The velcro pads are larger too. Overall fit on the wrist is decent but not as stable as the Garmin.

Fits perfectly for garmin enduro 2.

So far so good. Durable easy to fit and looks good

I've tried many nylon bands on my Instinct 2X and these are hands down the best ones I've found. They are ridiculously comfortable and well made. With the Instinct 2X and these straps being light weight, I don't even notice that I'm wearing a watch. The strap holds snug but because it's so soft, doesn't bother my wrist at all. I just wish they came in more colors.

La banda ajusta bien ya que es un poco elástica la puedo ajustar bien y cuando tengo movimientos se ajusta sin problema.