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Posted Jul 18, 2006 12:47 by Maricar V. Listed in: Accessories, iPod, Mods Tags: Nike, Velcro
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Runners who have tried the Nike+ iPod Sports Kit were very impressed with the device. They were given accurate time, distance, calories burned, and average pace at the push of the iPod's center button. Best of all, they were able to access their tunes while they tailor their running experience for the ultimate workout. But of course, you'd have to switch to a Nike running shoes to use the kit. Well, not everyone prefers a Nike-branded running gear, so what does a guy (or girl) do when they're partial to say, Saucony Hurricanes? Well, podophile has a quick fix for that problem.

Using a strip of Velcro with adhesive backing, a needle, some thread, and sewing skills, you can modify your Nike+ iPod Sports Kit to work on non-Nike running shoes.

Just attach the "hard" side of the Velcro to the back of the transmitter. The "soft" side of the Velcro would then have to be attached to the tongue of the shoe. Sew the velcro and the tongue together to secure them. Once you're done showing off your sewing prowess, you can attach the transmitter to the shoe and lace it back up. The mod only takes up 10 minutes, so you can get back to running right away.

When podophile tested the newly-modified Nike+ iPod Sports Kit, early results indicate that having the transmitter under the laces does not affect the accuracy of the device.

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   by Lametaku (Unregistered) - 2006-07-18
 » Great

Now when some guy jacks my shoes he will get my ipod too...
   by Dave (Unregistered) - 2006-07-19
 » Um...

Lametaku - You don't attach the iPod to your shoe, just the little transmitter.
   by Pete (Unregistered) - 2006-07-20
 » asics

I got mine today. Took the insole out of my asics shoe, drew round the transmitter on the inside and then cut out the shape with a swiss army knife. Pop the transmitter in the perfect sized hole and then the insole back in. Works like a dream and no silly thing on the outside of my shoe! I even have the bit of foam to put back in if I dont want to use the transmitter.
I dont see why I should be forced to wear Nike trainers to use this?!




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