Reviews for Nike + iPod Sport Kit

You do not need to buy this version of the Nike+ Sport Kit if you own a iPhone 3Gs. You can buy the one for £12 for the sensor only as the iphone has a built in receiver so the one in the packaging is not needed !

If you have an iPod Nano you will need to buy this version (with the receiver).

I LOVE THIS PRODUCT; EXCELLENT GIFT IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO LIKES TO RUN !

60 of 68 people found this useful

This device is a superb, motivational way to get into & continue running. I would recommend it to anyone who may have an interest in or a desire to run, but sometimes find it difficult to get yourself out there doing it! It really has worked for me. I'm watching what I eat/drink more and am loving seeing the results. Have been using mine regularly since 11th August (apart from 1 week off) and can now fit into clothes that I haven't been able to fit into for some time!
I find that I can't wait to plug it into the Mac, so my graphs and stats can be updated. I have set mine up to automatically update my Facebook profile which is an extra motivating factor.....i.e. got to improve on my last run of all my mates are gonna see it!
I don't know how accurate the readings are that I get, I have calibrated mine and it's telling me that i'm running 5k every second day now & am increasing bit by bit every run.
The Nike+ compatible trainers were £70 but I had these bought as a present, which helped. These trainers didn't agree with me to start off with, so I temporarily switched back to my old ones, putting the sensor down the inside of the laces. I saw little difference with my readings, but was more conscious of losing the sensor and being concerned things just weren't 'right'. Now i'm back using my Nikes & happy.
What can I say other than.............superb

36 of 41 people found this useful

This is a fantastic piece of kit, which gives you constant feedback, helps you set personal goals and encourages you to go that little bit further. Once you dock your iPod the Nike+ web site is excellent helping you keep track of all your runs - buy today!

24 of 34 people found this useful

As a relatively unfit 60 year-old, I am delighted with the Nike + . It has given me the incentive to go out for a run/brisk walk every morning and I can't wait to get back and plug in to see how I'm doing. I don't know how accurate it is - I imagine for me not very, because my pace length isn't as constant as a seasoned runner. But that doesn't matter - what's important is that I've managed a run every morning for a couple of months, I feel much better and I'm losing weight! And, although I have the proper Nike shoes for running, I can get the sensor to work simply by putting it under the tongue of my walking boots!
Get one!

184 of 333 people found this useful

I was given the Nike+ kit as a gift and I can truly say that it has inspired and motivated me to achieve goals that I would have had a hard time reaching before.

The online service is fantastic for analysing your runs, setting yourself goals and hosting challenges with other users. I am now running a 10K in a decent time - quite a feat for someone who was quite overweight last year!

The Nike+ iPod Sport Kit is not going to do the running for you, but it will give you inspiration and motivation when you need it most. 5 stars.

329 of 569 people found this useful

Plugs and plays straight out the box, just as you'd expect from Apple. I haven't calibrated it and the distances are within 10's of meters on a typical run of 3 miles. I am not a professional runner and having the goal setting feature is great for motivating me. Buy this product. It is excellent.

60 of 111 people found this useful

This was the best product i have ever used with my iPod. It was great!

39 of 94 people found this useful

Much smaller and finicky than similar footpods from e.g. Polar and the integration with the iPod is great. No need to try and read your watch, a voice tells you everything you need to know as you are running.

When you sync your iPod with iTunes your workout gets uploaded automatically to a web based analysis programme. No need to install software (if it even exists for your mac) or need to deal with infrared receivers that never work.

Rather than buy the (average) nike shoes, I bought a little footpod pouch from Marware which fastens the footpod to your laces of your favourite brand of running shoe. Brilliant!!

42 of 55 people found this useful

This has been a great buy....it's a cinch to set-up and use visa the sync with the Nike website via itunes, and the really gorgeous simple graphics make tracking your progress of distance/time/pace etc very easy. It certainly a great motivator for getting you out on another run just to see the results! Nice little surprises happen toowhen you reach new milestones...won't give anymor away.

As with other users, no need to use the aesthetically pleasing but biomechanically suspect nike running shoe efforts (triax structure the noteable exception to the rule but not included in the + range)....a slit cut in the tounge of my motion control trainers and the sensor slips in and stays put under the laces. Let a good running store, not a high street sports shop make sure you're in the right shoe or your increasing mileage may leed you to the physio instead of new levels of running fitnesss!

38 of 45 people found this useful