These Watch Bands Make Customizing Your Apple Watch Easier Than Ever

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The Apple Watch, in all its iterations, is the most popular smartwatch available today, so it's no surprise that there's a great selection of third-party bands to choose from. From utilitarian options to fashion-forward offerings, we've rounded up some of the coolest Apple Watch bands you can find.

The freshly unveiled Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE are compatible with all of the bands on this list. The 40-millimeter variant fits the same bands as the older 38-millimeter Apple Watch, while the 44-millimeter model can be worn with bands for its 42-millimeter predecessors. Apple deserves a hat tip for keeping its latest smartwatches compatible with older bands.

Shop the latest and greatest bands to help personalize your Apple Watch here.

Apple Watch Sport Loop Band

Apple's own Sport Loop band features breathable fabric with excellent durability. This Apple Watch band is lightweight and supremely comfortable. It's also easier to adjust than any other band out there.

The Sport Loop band is available for both Apple Watch case sizes. There are more than 10 eye-catching colors to pick from, and the cool-looking Deep Navy option that's pictured is one of the latest to hit the shelves.

More: Our Review of the Apple Watch Series 6

Urban Armor Gear U Dot Apple Watch Strap

The U Dot Apple Watch band by Urban Armor Gear Scout stands out among its silicone rivals by having a textured design with microdots. The accessory is cool-looking, comfy, and durable in equal measure. We also like that it has an antimicrobial finish for keeping germs away.

Available for all Apple Watch models and case sizes, the U Do strap has stainless steel hardware bits and a secure closure. You can order it in black, gray, aubergine, and dusty rose finishes.

More: The Best iPhone to Pair With Your Apple Watch

Apple Watch Nike Sport Band

Developed in collaboration with Nike, this official Apple Watch band is hands down one of the best options for sporty types. Made from perforated fluoroelastomer, the band is both comfortable to wear and extremely durable.

There's a multitude of color combinations to choose from — I really like this new Obsidian Mist option. The band is available for all Apple Watch models and case sizes.

Barton Canvas Apple Watch Band

Inspired by military watch straps, the Barton canvas band for the Apple Watch offers utilitarian looks and impeccable ergonomics. The accessory is crafted from heavy-duty canvas, which is available in a multitude of colors.

This Apple Watch band comes with high-quality stainless connectors and buckles that are available in colors that complement your device. It's available for all Apple Watch models.

Apple Watch Leather Loop Band

This leather loop is one of our favorite Apple Watch bands. Handcrafted in Italy, it features a beautiful design, superb tactility, and comfort to match. It's also incredibly easy to adjust.

The splurge-worthy band is available only for the 42- and the 44-millimeter Apple Watch variants. There are several colors to pick from, including this sweet-looking option, dubbed Meyer Lemon by Apple.

Casetify Saffiano Leather Initial Apple Watch Band

This Apple Watch band by Casetify takes personalization to a whole new level. Buyers can create any color combination they wish, and — as the product's name suggests — even add their initials to the accessory, guaranteeing that it will be unique.

Casetify has crafted the accessory from cruelty-free vegan leather with a water- and sweat-resistant finish. The Saffiano Leather Initial band is available for all Apple Watch models and case sizes.

Apple Solo Loop Band

Launched alongside the Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE, the Solo Loop is the most comfortable band I have experienced to date. It has no buckle or other overlapping bits, so it’s as enjoyable to wear as a watch band can be. It is available in a multitude of sizes and, thankfully, its product page has a handy wrist measuring guide.

This Apple Watch band is made from durable and lightly stretchable rubber. There are several colors to pick from, as expected. Apple also offers a more luxurious Braided Solo Loop band that’s entirely made from recycled materials.

Pad & Quill Lowry Cuff Apple Watch Leather Band

Pad & Quill's Lowry Cuff will make your Apple Watch look like a legit vintage timepiece. The brand handcrafts each Apple Watch band using high-quality leather and marine-grade stitching.

Like all Pad & Quill products, the Lowry Cuff band for the Apple Watch has the initials of the artisan who made it. The accessory is available for 42- and 44-millimeter Apple Watch variants with a chestnut or a whiskey leather finish.

Nomad Shell Cordovan Apple Watch Strap

The Shell Cordovan Apple Watch band by Nomad is elegant and tough in equal measure. The decidedly high-quality accessory is made using Horween leather, which will develop a patina over time for a uniquely bespoke look.

Nomad offers the strap only for the Apple Watch models with 42- and 44-millimeter cases. Its buckle and lugs are made of stainless steel, which is available in a silver or black finish.

Burkley Case Unique Holo Apple Watch Strap

This Apple Watch band by Burkley Case has been superbly crafted, using high-quality genuine leather. Rather impressively, the accessory pays homage to the straps of the mechanical watches worn by race-car drivers from decades ago.

The strap is only available for the 42- and the 44-millimeter Apple Watch variants, and you can order it in black or brown.

Apple Watch Modern Buckle Band

The Modern Buckle band pairs nicely with the stainless steel Apple Watch. It's available only for the 38/40-millimeter variants in a quartet of colors. We like this recently introduced garnet option. The elegant accessory is crafted using genuine Granada leather from a French tannery.

For added durability, the Modern Buckle has an additional layer of space-grade material called Vectran, which is used by NASA for its strength and stretch resistance.

Nomad Titanium Band for Apple Watch

Nomad’s titanium bracelet for the Apple Watch is sleek, lightweight, tough, and totally worth splurging on. The accessory is a must-have for titanium Apple Watch Edition owners because it’s crafted from the same metal.

The band is compatible with the 42- and 44-millimeter Apple Watch variants. It comes bundled with a convenient link-removal tool for adjusting its size, and it’s available with a stealthier black finish as well.

Apple Watch Hermès Leather Single Tour Band

The Hermès Single Tour leather band is a true fashion statement, handmade by artisans in France using gorgeous Barenia leather. As expected, this Apple Watch band has a beautiful stainless steel buckle with Hermès branding.

The bands are available in several eye-catching colors, including this recently introduced Rouge Piment option. You can order the latter for the 40- and the 44-millimeter Apple Watch models.

Shinola Leather Apple Watch Strap

Crafted in the United States, this leather Apple Watch strap by Shinola has timeless elegance, superb tactility, and a high-quality stainless steel buckle with Shinola's eye-catching logo. It is available for the 42- and the 44-millimeter Apple Watch models.

The strap is available in British Tan or Cattail Brown with silver or space gray plating. There are more colors to choose from, in case you prefer a different finish.

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