Reviews for Nike + iPod Sport Kit

I'd heard this was a great item but it has exceeded my expectations. I never recall *wanting* to run before (only *needing* to run), but I'm looking for excuses to run more now (sometimes twice a day). A great product.

I olny got this today bt i am very happy with it so far. i have olny ran with it once and i enjoyed the run alot, i am not much of a runner but this helps me to get into the swing of it and i like it alot. The words the person says are quite helpful. i havnt got an armband or anything for my ipod because everything was a bit pricey but i am using a livestrong armband to hold it in and i might get a sweat band aswell to keep it well tucked in :D although i couldnt reach the buttons if its in there. All in all i have enjoyed this product alot and i will be using it alot in the future :D

I always use this when I run. It keeps me motivated, and I love knowing how much longer I have until I'm finished.
The voice telling me the information is awesome, especially for sunny days when I can't read my ipod Nano screen because of the glare! I HIGHLY recommend this product by Apple and Nike! TIP: Make sure to shut the sensor off after you're done otherwise the battery will die.

I Love this tiny gadget. I've had it about a year and since I only run three or four times a week and do not leave it in my shoe when not in use I'm still on my first sensor. Apple should however sell the sensor individually sans the uplink for the ipod since they freely admit that the battery will die and can't be replaced. If they do this already I haven't run across it. I don't have nike+ shoes either but I just stick the sensor in my shoe laces and it works just fine. It's only popped out of the shoe laces once but you can tell right away since your workout is paused for you, and since it's bright orange it was easily found. I have no complaints and really like this product it does make you feel like you're making progress since it praises you for running a faster mile or a longer workout. I recommend this product for a runner who likes to keep track of how fast they complete milestones or a person trying to lose weight since it counts your calories burned.

Get this folks..wonderful Apple products...right! more like a greedy way for Apple to take money from the running community. Shame on Apple and Nike for misleading us.
My son purchased this wonderful sensor for me for Christmas to go with my new ipod. (it can actually be recharged) I ran with it one time and the sensor battery is completely dead. That's right...one run folks. I believe they sell this device with the promise that it will last 1000hrs. Wow that must have been a world record run I went on..huh?
Shame on them for sticking us like this...shame on me if I waste money on another. won't happen!
Buyers beware!!

Having purchased this kit in September of '07 and already having my foot pod sensor battery die, I'd say the claimed 1,000 hours of use is far from realistic. I've put maybe 300 miles on the sensor, at best, and have been sure not to wear it unless I'm actually running, but still with only 3 months into it, I'm faced with having to replace it.

On the service side, I went to my local Apple store and asked if someone could help me with my sensor, (didn't even get a chance to ask for a replacement), and was told that it's a Nike product and that I'd have to talk to them. I pointed to the Apple logo clearly printed on the front of the sensor and said, "even though your logo is clearly present?" She simply said, "Yep!" So, needless to say, Apple doesn't back this product.

That being said, it's fun to use and somewhat accurate most times, but is that worth $30 every 3 months? If you try to simply buy a replacement sensor, it'll cost you roughly $1 - $2 less than a whole new kit once you factor shipping into it. Good luck.

I am a user of the nike + ipod i ran 4 times with it and my battery is aheady running low. it sounds like apple is so smart that it got all of us again. why can't they just make something that charges itself. I guess it would not be profitable.
Thank you.

after buying this item in June it is acting wacky..Last couple of runs it says I ran a incorrect distance and also ran zero miles a hour!!! it is impossible to get support to help on this. Apple is so busy patting themselves on the back lately they are forgetting about helping their current customers..not good!

This is a fantastic product which can easily alter your life for the better. If you don't like the Nike+ shoes, I beleive there are 3rd-party items (see other reviews) that you can use with the shoe of your choice.

The website is great as well. The iPod stores your latest information, which can then be synced to nikeplus.com automatically through iTunes. Your data is plotted and you can make a yearly resolution with monthly goals, all of which can be tracked.