This band is a thick, quality feeling band that is perfect for my sports activities. I had previously been using leather bands, but they didn't hold up well to continuous usage doing indoor bike training on Zwift. This heavy duty thick rubber band is perfect for workouts and is comfortable to wear even when working up a good sweat. The dark blue color looks really good with my Starlight Aluminum iWatch. Have only been using this band since Christmas, but it looks like a winner!