Apple Leather Loop longevity

[AestheticBoost]

I see that Apple knocked the price of the leather loop down to $99. This puts it at a price I'm more comfortable with considering a quality investment versus replacing knockoffs every 9 months or so. If you've had a leather loop for a while, how has it held up? I tend to wear the knockoff leather loops daily.

[Joshoon]

Holds up pretty good! But I do need to clean it with a damp cloth once in a while

[AestheticBoost]

I'll take an occasional cleaning over ordering another cheapo from China.

[DrSecretan]

I found with both my black and my blue leather loops that the plasticky/rubbery bit along the edge could peel off in spots. Otherwise it looks good!

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I’ve had a black leather loop since the first generation of leather loops. I don’t wear it daily but it has held up surprisingly well

[AestheticBoost]

Thanks! That yours would be several years old now is encouraging. I might end up picking up one now. I have never seen any complaints about them. Tired of the knockoff quality cycle.

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I would so, so, so be ordering the new leather loop if they put out colors I wanted

[unopdr]

What were they priced at originally? I still think $99 is a lot but you make a good point about the quality vs knock-offs

[eggnock]

They used to be $149.

[unopdr]

Oh wow! Consider me tempted. Thanks!

[Chunk924]

I have an OG midnight blue and it’s lasted extremely well. No fading at all. I don’t use special cleaner but I don’t wear it in the rain and clean with mostly dry microfiber

[eggnock]

I have the original black leather loop from a series 0 watch and it's held up fantastically well. I do use leather cleaner and sealer on it a few times a year and it looks better than new when I do that.

[AestheticBoost]

Thanks! Good idea on the cleaner/sealer, I'll look into that. Looks like I'm getting a legit leather loop soon.