Best Fitbit Versa Watch Band iMore 2020

Fitbit seems to have hit its design stride with the Versa line, but the standard bands that come with the smartwatch can leave much to be desired. We've combed through tons of great Versa bands and have come up with a list that addresses every need - from sport to fashion, to safety. Our top choice - the Kmasic Fitbit Versa Soft Silicone Sportband balances comfort, style, and convenience for a great price.

Best Overall: Kmasic Fitbit Versa Soft Silicone Sportband

The Kmasic Fitbit Versa Soft Silicone Sportband is made out of premium silicone material and is available in both small and large sizes. The bands come in a wide variety of colors to match any occasion or outfit. Choose from classic black, cultured burgundy, or our favorite - cool blue. Kmasic also stands behind these bands with a hassle-free warranty.

Sports bands are a fantastic choice because they can go from casual to formal and back again. They're incredibly practical if you're looking for an accessory that can travel from home to the office to family time to the gym and everything in between! Long story short, this band offers a classic look with a reliable, durable clasp that just works.

Pros:

  • Super stylish
  • Comfortable, elegant, and eye-catching
  • Incredibly versatile
  • Very affordable
  • Great color selection

Cons:

  • The too-casual look of the silicone band
  • Don't need it if you don't work out a lot

Best Overall

Kmasic Fitbit Versa Soft Silicone Sportband

A great all-around band

Metal and leather bands convey a sophisticated look, but if you want something a bit more casual and practical, these sport bands are a great choice.

Runner-up: Hagibis Fitbit Versa Sport Silicone Band

Super convenient for day-to-day wear and extremely comfortable, the Hagibis Fitbit Versa Sport Silicone Band is a close second choice on our list. The perforated sport band is great for providing ventilation for those intensive workouts, and it makes adjusting the band very easy as well. In fact, the buckle and overall look are reminiscent of the Nike sport bands that are popular with Apple Watch wearers.

The Hagibis bands come in several distinct colorways, including red/black, black/white, teal/white, pink/white, and pink/teal. This band really is one of the better values for Versa wearers. In fact, for a couple of bucks more, you can get not just one, but a pack of three! The bands also come with a lifetime warranty.

Pros:

  • Two-toned design
  • Breathable perforations
  • Apple Watch-style clasp

Cons:

  • Striking look - you either like it or you don't
  • Holes mean a lot of surface area to clean

Runner-up

Hagibis Fitbit Versa Sport Silicone Band

Inexpensive, modern, and functional

The perforated design of this band makes it one of the best fits for when you're breaking a sweat or need something super comfortable to wear.

Best Sport Loop: bayite Sport Loop

bayite makes 15 different color varieties of its soft Sport Loop bands, so you have many different options to choose from when accessorizing for your day. While we love the practicality and versatility of the silicone sport bands, nothing quite feels as comfy on our wrists like one of these sport loops.

Made out of premium nylon materials, the bands are easily adjustable and customizable to each person's wrist size. These come in so many fun colors, including seashell, army green, black, black/red, blue, gradient orange, gray, green, four different shades of pink, two different shades of the rainbow, and yellow.

Pros:

  • Infinitely adjustable
  • Breathable
  • Over a dozen color options

Cons:

  • Have to hand wash
  • Velcro not always the most secure

Best Sport Loop

bayite Sport Loop

Strap in

Woven sport loop bands are some of the most comfortable you can get for your Versa, and these by bayite are some of the top-rated ones around.

Most Eye-Catching: Fitbit Woven Reflective Band

The Fitbit Versa Woven Reflective Band is made from a recycled fiber called Repreve. This comfortable band is also one of the most sustainable you can get. Repreve fibers are made from recycled plastic water bottles and are currently being used in a growing number of products from brands like Fitbit, Haggar, Lane Bryant, and many more. To date, over 17 billion bottles have been recycled and repurposed by Repreve!

These two-toned bands have a reflective strip for enhanced visibility and added safety, and they come in three color combinations - charcoal/orange, navy, and pink. While suitable for light sporting activities, as with most woven bands these are not technically water or sweat-resistant. Take care to clean these by hand per the instructions.

Pros:

  • Reflective safety strip
  • Lightweight
  • Several colors to choose from

Cons:

  • Not water resistant
  • Cheaper third-party options available

Most Eye-Catching

Fitbit Woven Reflective Band

Stand out

Fitbit's Woven Reflective Band is both stylish and practical. Look great and feel protected while wearing this on your wrist.

Best Budget Weave: KIMILAR Woven Band

These bands are made from a premium fabric in a variety of colors, which make them a better fit if you want that woven feel with a more elegant and versatile look. They come in 11 colors including raspberry, blue/white, blue/white/red, sangria, carbon black, coffee brown, fluorescent pink, heavy blue, light blue, light purple, and silvery grey.

KIMILAR bands also have lovely details like buckles that match the color and finish of the Versa watch casings. For example, many of the more traditionally feminine colors have a rose gold finish to the buckles which pairs exceptionally well with the rose gold finish of the original Versa and Versa 2. Alternatively, the bands with more traditionally masculine colors have buckles that are a match to the darker metallic finishes of the Versa line.

Pros:

  • 11 color options
  • Breathable woven material
  • Super affordable

Cons:

  • Not water resistant
  • Prone to discoloration when exposed to moisture

Best Budget Weave

KIMILAR Woven Band

Frugal fashion

These woven bands by KIMILAR fit all Versa models and come in 11 color varieties for a fraction of the Fitbit prices.

Classic Style: Fitbit Horween Leather Band

This band by Horween gives your Versa that timeless look and dresses it up for nicer functions. It comes in six colors, including cognac, lavender, midnight blue, saddle stitch, black stitch, and plum. The natural tanned leather will conform to your wrist over time and should develop a lovely patina as it ages.

The Chicago-based Horween Leather Company has been in business for over 100 years - so you know you're getting a quality product with this band. Horween uses tried-and-true traditional tanning techniques that have earned it a reputation for quality craftsmanship.

Pros:

  • Classic looks
  • Quality leather craftsmanship
  • Multiple colors and styles to choose from

Cons:

  • A bit on the expensive side
  • Genuine leather is harder to keep pristine

Classic Style

Fitbit Horween Leather Band

Timeless look and comfort

This leather band is paired perfectly with a sturdy metal clasp that feels reassuringly sturdy every time you take the Versa on or off.

Most Bougie: Fitbit Kim Shui Horween Braided Suede Bracelet

This band designed by Kim Shui is the latest collaboration between Fitbit and the Horween Leather Company. Kim Shui is a New York-based womenswear brand that has worked with many of today's top influencers and fashionistas, and Kim herself was named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list for 2019!

The natural suede material of this band is super comfortable and feels great from the moment you strap it on in the morning until that evening cocktail party. It makes a great addition to your watch strap collection and is sure to elicit many oohs and aahs from #jelly friends. Kim Shui also has another designer Versa band on the Fitbit site for the same price.

Pros:

  • Fashion-forward
  • High-quality
  • Premium materials

Cons:

  • Not to every taste
  • Expensive

Bougie Fashionista

Fitbit Kim Shui Horween Braided Suede Bracelet

Braided beauty

Evoking images of friendship bracelets, this designer band is meant to represent the unbreakable bonds of community.

Most Adventurous: RECCO Woven Band

RECCO is a company that makes trackers that enable search and rescue teams to locate lost or stranded hikers, skiers, and other adventurers. For decades the company's trackers have been available in outdoor gear, and now this technology is offered in an attractive sport band for the Fitbit Versa and Versa 2.

The band itself is made out of comfortable woven material with an aluminum buckle or a velcro closure. Ironically, the RECCO technology is not particularly sweat or water-resistant, as moisture can cause discoloration or damage to the band.

Pros:

  • Safety concioius
  • Comfortable
  • Secure fit

Cons:

  • Not water resistant
  • Expensive

Most Adventurous

RECCO Woven Band

Rescue band

The RECCO band for Fitbit Versa is a great option for those who spend a lot of time in the great outdoors.

Bottom line

While leather and metal bands seem like a great idea to pair with your Fitbit, sticking to something comfortable and easy to work out in will give you the most bang (and band!) for your buck. The silicone sport options are really great for this but don't sleep on the woven sport loop bands either.

In a welcome change that we haven't really seen between Fitbit generations, the straps from the Versa (first generation), Versa Lite, and Versa 2 are interchangeable. So, any of these picks will work regardless of the Versa you have. Ultimately, we feel that the Kmasic Fitbit Versa Soft Silicone Sportband is a fantastic accessory that works in all settings and makes sporting your Fitbit Versa a dream.

Credits — The team that worked on this guide

Jeramy Johnson is proud to help to Keep Austin Weird and loves hiking in the hill country of central Texas with a breakfast taco in his Fitbit-covered hand. When he's not outdoors, he's tinkering with his various Apple and Amazon devices. You can follow him on Twitter at @jeramyutgw

Cella Lao Rousseau is a true fashionista who loves bringing a stylish edge to her fitness tech. Besides being a Fitbit fan, she knows a fashion-forward watch band when she sees one. Be sure to follow Cella on Instagram @hellorousseau.

Daniel Bader is a Fitbit expert and absolute product review master. From watch bands to wearables, to everything in between, he knows what tech products will work for you on any budget. Follow Daniel for all the latest and greatest tech news on Twitter @journeydan.

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