inputs.text: works well minor flaws - nice alternative much expensive ipod armbands though also first ive tried works well overall band elastic adjustable via velcro strap ipod fits silicon casing holds ipod place used regular ipod protector case without armband openings ports controls ipod classic ipod fairly secure ive never experienced fall come loose even activities running headphone jack plugged actually acts secure case ipod band even comes adhesive screen protector nice bonus though dont use however design flaws practical issues first band slightly uncomfortable times order keep ipod secure around arm running excersize example may tighten point starts cut circulation somewhat feels tight im also not really sure band intended worn ive wearing around bicep recently discovered ran adjustable velcro strap slit back silicon case twice rather one could make tight enough fit snugly around forearm well might not problem since not pictures band use no instructions however im not sure method intended problematic however orientation ipod relation band oriented parallel rather perpendicular arm geometrical preference not adjustable rotatable band around bicep youll wear \\upside down\\ lift arm actually read screen use controls forearm similar issue though much easier read work theipod finding best location functionality underside forearm top pointing towards wrist however sometimes get feeling id like rotate thing wear outside forearm like really big clunky watch speaking clunky running ipod classic strapped arm still bit awkward bounces around lot probably much much less problem strapped forearm rather bicep however may not even issue havent tried yet feels much stable secure overall think biggest flaw armband silicon case makes \\hold\\ switch much difficult use indeed outright frustrating isnt huge problem since youre not likely need hold switch theres really not much chance accidentily hitting controls ipod arm rather say pocket problems would list \\unsolved problems relating ipod strapped arm\\ rather actual design flaws example earphone cord dangling arm not exactly ideal lead inconvenient instanced cord get caught something pull ears andor ipod could lead damage audio port could imagine potentially dangerous like riding bike sports im not sure models seek solve problem one not seem try using band hold unused stretches cord works well im happy product although may still take peek models see stores get better comparison one things sure though price great deal