The Shoe Pouch^™ was designed by Grantwood Technology, LLC to allow runners and walkers to use the Nike+iPod Sport Kit® or Nike+ SportBand®, (NOTE: the Nike+iPod Sport Kit^® and Nike+ SportBand^® are each sold separately). Included with this Sport Kit is a sensor that fits inside specially designed Nike^® shoes (called Nike+^®), which cost around $100 USD. But what about people who currently wear other brands of athletic shoes, including Asics^®, New Balance^®, Reebok^®, Saucony^®, or even other Nike^® brands? Should they be required to spend another $100 just to have the privilege of using this Sport Kit?

In a word...NO.

When designing the Shoe Pouch^™, our primary goal was to ensure a very snug fit. Not only does this minimize the risk of the sensor falling out while exercising, it also allows the sensor to transmit accurate data. Competing products use Velcro^® to secure themselves, but a sensor enclosed in such products will tend to bounce up and down when your shoe strikes the ground, and this is what produces inaccurate data.

We took a different approach to securing the Shoe Pouch^™ to the outside of your shoe:

• You attach it through your shoelaces, not over and under them. We upgraded the loop design to be super strong nylon for extra durability
• We use a stretchable fabric (neoprene) with a slit barely wide enough to enclose the sensor. You will definitely feel some resistance when inserting the sensor. For extra security we added some Velcro^® to cover the slit.