COMPRESSPORT FREE BELT PRO Review | Run4Adventure
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- Having run with lots of different running belts over the years, I feel it puts me in a great position to review the Free Belt Pro from COMPRESSPORT.
Having run in the belt for a couple of months over lots of different distances with lots of different amounts of kit, we thought it was time we gave the belt a Run4Adventure review! Also we have included our top 3 tips when it comes to purchasing a practical running belt.
Hope you enjoy the review, if you do, please hit the LIKE button and we hope you find it useful! :)
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Wow, I've never used this type of belt, but it looks very useful, thanks for the idea and good review!
Thanks 😀 It’s a great running belt! Thanks for watching 👍🏻
I appreciate your reviews. Thank you
He thanks that’s great 👍🏻
I really appreciate you watching them 😀
Great review. Was not aware of this company. I’ve been looking at the Naked belt. Tough decision but I really like the broad yellow pull loops on the Naked. Small detail, but I’m sure it could make a big difference accessing the pockets while running.
Bought one on your recommendation. Used it on my daily run commute and love it.
That’s awesome Laurie! Really glad it’s working for you and thanks for watching the channel 👍🏻😀
Bought this last month after your recommendation. Picked it up for £35 (agree 40 feels a bit steep). Done a number of 25km+ training runs in it now and really pleased with it. For road marathons I want a water bottle (500ml soft) gels, blocks, phone, credit card....this lets me carry all that without being aware of it. Just realised I lost one of the race number toggles yesterday (I guess pulling on the strings with gloves on in the storm) Apart from that I'm really pleased with it - thanks Lloyd 👍
That’s great Ben really glad you’re enjoying the belt 👍🏻
I use it all the time and will be using it at Manchester Marathon 😀
I get what you mean about the toggles I’ve almost do the same thing a couple of times!
Bought one already on your recommendation, used it a few times now and really pleased with it :)
Awesome John really glad you’re getting on with it 👍🏻
It’s a good bit of kit,
Thanks for watching 😀
How did you find the sizing?
nice review ! thx a lot for that video
Thanks Xavier 😀
Really glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching. There’s more reviews on our channel if you want to check them out and lots more coming 😀
Happy running mate 👍🏻
really good review! thanks a lot! i was looking for a belt to pack my poles. feels easier to get them on-off belt than vest/quiver.
No problem Ian, glad it was useful. A quiver can be a bit of a pain when it comes to getting or putting your poles away! 😞
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
I have just bought one after watching this video,going to try it out tomorrow. Compress sport must have listened to you Loyd, as they have added 2 loops front and back to assist in opening the pockets, and i got mine for £37 inc P&P.
Awesome Nigel! I'm not sure they listened to me but it's great that they put loops on 😊
£37 that's a great price! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel its really appreciated 🙏
Came across this video recently, 'bit late to the party as always!' purchased it on your recommendation, took it out for first 10 mile training run yesterday and it is absolutely superb. Got so much kit in it and was super stable and comfy. thanks for the advice re sizing the l/xl wasn't too tight 10/10 for the channel :-)
That's great to hear Hadrian 👍
It's a great piece of running kit, I literally run with mine all the time!
Really glad the review helped and thanks for watching the channel and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏
I’m torn between which size to order. I’m (realistically!) a 35inch waist. Should I opt for the L/XL? What size waist are you ? Thanks.
@@paulfern78
Hi Paul
I'm a 32-34 waist and I use a M/L and it fits great 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure thanks loyd! I stumbled across your channel the other day & you mentioned you were in Helston! It seemed so funny to be watching a vid made by someone local 🤯 I live in Falmouth. I’ve been watching all your vids now trying to recognise the coast paths etc! saying oh that looks like chapel porth, that’s Lev/Rinsey I think!! 😂 Well done with the channel. Keep it up. 🤙🏻🤙🏻
@@paulfern78
That's awesome Paul I'm glad you've found us! Thanks for watching and I might see you out on the trails one day 🙏
Awesome review Loyd. May I ask how wide each of the 3 pockets are (I.e. horizontal distance) as I have some fairly large non-compressable stuff to put in a running belt? TIA
Great thanks for this Loyd this is an old review do you know if the belt has been improved on the points you raised?
Good review and nice looking product. Looks like a knock-off of the popular Flipbelt that I use.
It’s similar to a flip belt and they were the first company to come up with this sort of running belt 😀
I’ve had both and I personally find I can fit more in this belt and get things out easier 👍🏻
Thanks for watching the channel and don’t forget to subscribe 😉
Compressport released a new upgrade for their free belt pro 2020 edition. Hope you'll review the 2020 edition to see whats updated and if they change your cons points.
I saw its had a slight up date 👍
To be honest my original belt is still in great condition and I run in it all the time so not sure I need a new one yet 😂
I'll see what I can do 👍
Thanks for watching the channel!
Very interesting review! Thanks👍what about wearing it in quite hot (>25 degree) weather, is it beaeable?
No problem Stefano 👍
Really glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful. I've never had an issue with the belt in hot weather 😊
I pretty much wear it on every run I do under half marathon distance so I've definitely put it through its pacing and it's a great belt 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
What would you say is the best belt you have used up to now? I’m looking at the Salomon pulse and this compressport belt what would you suggest out of the two. Great vids keep up the good work 👍
Hi Ben
I've definitely had a few belts over the year 😊
My go to belt which I wear pretty much ever run if I haven't got a pack on is the compressport free belt Pro 👍 it's a great belt! The pulse belt is pretty good but you can fit a lot more kit in the Compressport belt. Thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Hello, thank you for very good review. I have a question regarding sizing: I am about 97cm , which size do you recommend to buy?
Thanks very much I'm glad you enjoyed the review. The bts size up quite small so I'd go for the XL/XXL. I'm a 33" waist and I went by the size chart and got a XS/S and couldn't breath with the belt on. A M/L fits we perfect, hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Thank you! Silly me didn’t know this technology 😁! Tried mine today, with my new Hoka Torrent 2. Nice experience!
The belts are brilliant! I pretty much use mine with ever run 👍
The Torrents aren't bad either. Thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏
you got me. I bought one.
Awesome, hope you enjoy your belt and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊
Would turning the belt vice versa do anything better to the accessibility of the pockets?
Loyd hi, my waist is 79.5cm, so then 31.3 inches. Are you dead sure I should rather order the medium-large? Need to get it all the way from the US to South Africa, so I am a bit nervous about the sizing- can't send it back. Dunno. Maybe I should just order both sizes and try sell the unwanted one??
Hi Diederik
Your a similar waist to me so you'll be fine with the M/Lrg 😊
It's a great running belt, I've pretty much worn it for every run for nearly two years! Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏
Has the sizing changed? In the website the chart sais M/L from 37 to 43 inch!! I'm about to buy it but the sizing you say makes me doubt!!
That’s what it said when I bought my first belt and I went with a XS/S and it was way too tight. I sent it back and I got the M/L and it fits great. I’m a 33inch waste 👍
Loyd I have a question for you! Have you tested the Salomon Agile 250 Belt ? I’m interested to read your opinion about this product master! Thanks in advance
It's a pretty good belt but it doesn't have that much storage room. Maybe check out Salomon's new Sense Pro belt or the Compressport free belt. I personally think they are a lot more versatile as far as running belts go. Hope this helps 👍😊
@@Run4Adventure thank you master!
Do you reckon if I'm a 32 inch waist I go for XS/S or M/L? Cheers. Great Review!!!
Hi Micheal
Thanks for watching the channel 👍🏻
I’m the same waist as you and I’ve got the M/L and it fits perfectly 😀
Really glad you enjoyed the review and don’t forget to subscribe to the channel we’ve got lots of kit reviews coming to the channel soon 👍🏻
@@Run4Adventure oh dear I've gone the other way XS/S - I hope it fits :-)
@@danlatham4569
It might be a bit tight Dan! 🤔
@@danlatham4569 Hi Dan，my waist is 31". Do u feel tight for XS/S?
The UTMB 2020 version is now available on the commpressport website for £30 if anyone is interested.
I'll have to check them out I could do with a spare 👍
Thanks Craig and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Thank you, Loyd! Split between Compressport Free Belt Pro and Naked Running Band. Would appreciate your comments.
No problem Juana 👍
They're both very good running belts and I think you'd enjoy running with either of them! Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊
You caught my attention. My waist is 91 cm and that is almost in between XS/S (78-94) and M/L (94-110). Looks like I should choose XS/S size, but not somehow I'm not sure :/
The belts size up pretty small! I wear a M/L and I'm a 33"waist 👍
I got the XS/S to start with and I couldn't breath when I put it on, it was way to small! 😂
Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Your size is XS/S.
Hello there. Thanks for all your reviews. I've heard that because of the height of this belt it rolls down on the waist. Could you confirm?
No worries Ivan, thanks for watching the channel 🙏
It is a wide belt but I haven't had any issues with it and I've pretty much done every run for the last 18 months wearing it 👍
@@Run4Adventure Bought it, love it. Spacious, excellent fit, breathes very well. Thanks for recomendation
@@ivanporada8634
That's great Ivan really glad you like it 👍
Отличный обзор👍
if i'm around 36 inch should i order the M/L or the XL size? thanks!
I'm a 32-34 waist and the M/Lrg fits fine so you might want to go for the next size up XL Erwin 👍
Thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏
Have you used the normal free belt? The small version ? Thoughts.
The Free belt is still a great running belt 👍
Hey, I know this is an older video...but, was that a 500ml flask? I usually carry 500ml soft flask with me, a phone, and usually a baby food pouch (as a fuel) for my long runs, and I'm thinking about buying this belt...I don't want to get a vest - mostly because they're really expensive, and I'm afraid a cheap one might be uncomfortable
Hi Jana
Yes it was a 500ml soft flask. The free belt is a great belt with a lot of storage, you easily fit all that in the belt 👍 I pretty much wear the belt for all my runs I do without my pack and its still going strong now! 😊
Thanks for watching!
@@Run4Adventure thanks for the reply! Have you tried the non pro version of the free belt? Wonder if that one could fit my stuff as well, since it's a little bit cheaper than the pro 🤔
@@jankaduraciiik I haven't tried it but it's still has a good amount of storage space. It doesn't have the pole loops or race number holder but it a good belt 👍
Would you stay with the m/l or would you think the xl/xxl be better for you. I'm a 33/34 waste.
Hi Mike
The M/L is a great fit 👍
If I went up a size it would bounce around when I've got kit in it!
Thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Thanks, I just found xl/xxl for £25 trying to get a bargain 😂
I have the compressport belt pro and the print on the belt has peeled off a little, what is the reason?
It can happen sometimes with print on fabric but it doesn't effect the performance of the belt 👍
Thanks for watching 🙏
Im 97 cm waist😁 should i go eith m/l version or xl/xxl
Hi there
They do size up quite small so I’d go for the XLrg/XXL if I were you 😀
I’m a 32” waist and I’m wearing the M/L and it still pretty tight.
Hope this helps, thanks for watching the channel and don’t forget to subscribe 😉👍🏻
love mine :-)
It’s an awesome piece of kit! Thanks for watching Lee 👍🏻😀
Naked running band is pretty awesome mate. Have you tried it?
Yep the Naked belt is really good to 👍🏻
They’re making some really good kit at the moment,
Hope your fit and well! 😀
Which one would you recommend?
They are both really great running belts 👍🏻
Thanks for watching the channel and don’t forget to subscribe 😀
@@Run4Adventure Well, but if you really had to choose one? The case is, a lot of runners is going to choose between Naked & Compressor, so your opinion would be really helpful.
@@piotrpiotr566 well every time I run I wear my Compressport free belt 👌
I really get on with it but I've got friends who use the Naked belt and they highly recommend it 😊
Nice video but as for the belt I regret buying this first for hot days during summer it gets sweat second as for the measurements my waist 74cm hip 101 so I bought m/l I feel bounce especially at downhills and it gets up all the time not worth the price.. maybe small would it fit better don’t know but everyone said that it runs small and to get size up and for my measurements the company suggested to go medium.. too pity
Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Sorry to hear the belt hasn't worked out. I've not come across many runnerd that haven't got on with the free belt pro. I've had mine for around 4 years and pretty much use it on ever run! I've just bought a new one because my old one was starting to look a bit worse for wear. They definitely size up small, on the Compressport sizing chart they said I should use a XS/S and when I tried it on I couldn't breath! I'm a 32 waste and the M/Lrg fits perfectly, no bounce or movement 👍
If you're a 29" waist maybe the smaller size would have fitted better. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Can it hold 2x500ml soft flasks?
Hi Salih
Thanks for watching the review 👍🏻
Yep it can carry 2x 500ml flasks, one at the front and one at the back 😀
Hope that helps.
do you have these at the shop?
I sure do Tim 👍
Thanks for watching 🙏
Hi,
can this be wear under the shirt on a skin? Did you try to do that?
Hi there
Yep I've worn it against the skin under my shirt and it's fine 👍
Thanks for watching the channel and don't forget to subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with future content 🙏
I often run with my ID and car keys in the forest. If there is no zipped pocked, how can I trust I won't lose them during running?
I've run with my car keys in this belt 100's of times and haven't lost them yet! Hopefully I haven't just tempted fate but the belt is pretty secure! 👍
Thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated Maciej 🙏
@@Run4Adventurea bit gutted no zips and no key ring. Not taking a chance losing car and house keys.
@@f3penang287 I’ve run hundreds of miles with this belt and I’ve never had anything fall out. A key loop would be a good idea though. The problem with zips in a running belt, is they can get corroded from all the sweat and break 👍
Thanks for watching 🙏
@@Run4Adventure thank you. I’ve just seen a compresssport free belt pro review where they said the flask bounces. Is that correct ? Also I’ve heard on the Naked belt it doesn’t bounce. Referring to a 500ml flask by the way.
@@f3penang287 I haven’t had issues with flasks bouncing, maybe they had the wrong size belt. You should also watch our Instinct running belt review, it’s a brilliant belt 👍
Forget the belt I spied run4adventure peaked cap
Well spotted Adam! It’s an early prototype but there may be something coming soon if people are interested 😀
Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Challenge @6:55: try to put or take something from it while you are wearing thin handgloves :8
I've worn the belt for years and I wear gloves all the time and I don't have any problems with getting anything in or out of the belt 🤔
@@Run4Adventure I agree with you in review that it is hard sometimies to open pockets. It is harder for me when wearing gloves. In general very useful gear and I buy it after your review. Greetings R4A!
@@trshmann It's a great bit of kit! I've actually worn mine so many times over the years I've worn holes in it. I think it's about time I invested in a new one 😊
Greatings and thanks for supporting the channel its appreciated 🙏
Any zippers there?
No!
😆😆 whyyyyy are u swinging the belt like a Go-Go Dancer swinging a bra⁉️ 😆 oh, good review too👍🏾
Why not Shawn! 😂
Thanks, I'm really glad you enjoyed the review and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🙏
Naked belt?
It’s very similar to the naked belt 👍🏻
I haven’t tried one bit they look pretty good 😀
Thanks for watching 👍🏻