Suggestion for Sport Kit in non-Nike Shoes

Like many of you, my Nike+ shoes just don't fit me right, but I don't want to take the Dremel to a new pair of New Balance shoes.
I contacted New Balance and asked if they had plans to offer a compatible shoe in the future. They replied that they probably wouldn't since it seemed too gimicky, and they were concerned about potential patent issues. When I told them that Apple announced a couple of months ago that they had sold 450,000 kits in three months, the guy replied that he'd bring it up at the next sales meeting.
If you're interested, you should contact your shoe manufacturer and let them know. The more of us that do so, the more likely your favourite shoes will have a built-in transmitter compartment. Here's New Balance's contact form.

I just bought a gadget from Marware that has a neoprene sleeve that fits on your laces that the sensor fits in. I just got it today so I haven't used it yet but here is the website.
http://www.marware.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Marware.woa/1/wa/selectedCategory?cata logCatID=227&wosid=Pfm8xclPNq5p3Noc4rvpDM

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Non-nike shoe first experience

I used the sport kit for the first time today with my New Balance shoes. The distance was off terribly - distance was actually 3.7 miles but it monitored it as 1.52 miles. I put the sensor under the insole of my left foot...and it did move around slightly during the run...Not sure if I need to buy the Nike shoes or if calibrating the sensor would help - this is a really BAD reading and I am slightly discouraged!

Of course, Nike makes a great shoe, so for most people the simplest & best solution will be to buy the Nikes. But having different shoes will not keep you from using the Nike+ Sport Kit.
I have heard many excellent runners who have a problem with Nike shoes (because they need custom made shoes or they have wide feet or any number of issues) say that they are successfully using the Nike+ sensor with non-Nike shoes. Some people carve out the same kind of hole in their non-Nike brand that the Nikes have. (It's not that hard to carve a hole to fit the sensor.)
Others have simply placed the sensor under their laces where the tongue attaches (making sure it is really secure--this is problematic with some brands). Others have used various means to attach the sensor in roughly the same position.
Still others, like myself, have cut a SMALL slit in the fabric of the underside of the tongue just above where it attaches and popped the sensor in there.
As long as the sensor is not moving sliding around freely but is fixed in position and is relatively level, your readings will not be affected.

Hey Apple. Expand the iPod Sport Kit to other running shoes.

I'm a runner and used to use Nike products up until I started having severe feet and ankle problems. That's when I found out that Nike shoes are all wrong for my feet mainly because I have a 4E wide foot. Nike never has and never will make a shoe for wide feet because they're shoes are made in sweat shops in Indonesia. I now run in New Balance and have been finding out a lot more distance runners use New Balance over Nike. I have looked at the iPod Sport Kit and like what I see but I will never put it to use as long as it only works with Nike shoes. I understand why Apple chose Nike because Nike is the more the popular shoe on the market. But Apple needs to begin expanding the iPod Sport Kit to work along with other brands of shoes other than Nike. So Apple please expand the iPod Sports Kit to other brands of shoes. I'd really love to use it with New Balance shoes.

I have the marware pouch too but I'm having problems with accuracy. Since switching from the Nike+ sneakers (also don't fit my feet) to using the pouch on non-Nike sneakers, my iPod tells me I've run 25-30% less than the actual distance (anywhere from 0.25 to 12 miles). Trying to recalibrate gives me a message that I haven't run the calibration distance yet (still 25-30% short). Any insight?
(Note: The sensor is not in upside down.)
PC Windows 2000

Receiver with non-Nike shoes

What options do I have if I don't want to use the special Nike shoes meant for storing the remote receiver?
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I had the same problem and my boyfriend found online this little case that fits around your sensor and attaches to your shoe laces. It seems to work great. It was like $20 online from some chinese company i think its called the SwitchEasy "runaway". I would recommend it as I don't wear Nike shoes because i the fit. I use it with my Brooks. Hopw this helps!!

Nike + with Non-Nike shoes

Has anyone used the Nike+ with a pair on running shoes that are not Nike brand? I really like my current shoes and don't want to buy new ones.

I use mine with a pair of Saucony's too. I just taped the sensor to the laces (lowest lace on the right shoe) and then did the calabration. I calabrated it running and walking, each for 1.25 miles. I went to the track and was careful to run 5 lapes in lane one to ensure I was running (or walking) 1.25 miles. Once I dd this, I found it to be very accurate, it registered 5.02k for a 5k race I ran. I ware my iPod on my right hip.
At least until I started having a problem where my workout is ended early, when t shouldn't.
See http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=652010&tstart=0&messageID=3184 886#3184886

Do you have to have the nike shoes in order for the senior to work?

Can you just use any shoe with the Nike and Sport kit?

Can you just use any shoe with the Nike and Sport kit?
Yes, if you find a place for the sensor. The Nike shoes have a pouch designed for it but no other relevant differences.
(49590)

Nano 7th Gen resets when I attempt to calibrate niki shoe sensor

I cannot calibrate the Niki Shoe sensor. As I get close to completing the calibration the Nano shuts down and restarts. Also, I can never see the calibration of just doing a basic run registering as a run, the data is registering as a walk. Yesterday during a basic run, the Nano did a restart just before I completed my three miles.
Is this a Nano defect or a Niki Sensor defect?
Thanks,
Ray

Hi Ray,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
The article below may be able to help you with this.
Nike + iPod: Receiver not recognized by iPod nano
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1484
Nike + iPod Frequently Asked Questions (Technical)
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2293#faq8
How do I calibrate or recalibrate the Nike + iPod system?
To learn how to calibrate Nike + iPod system, please read "Nike + iPod: How to calibrate the Nike + iPod Sport Kit" or the Nike + iPod User's Guide.
Ordinarily, the sensor does not require recalibration. You may want to consider recalibrating if your fitness level changes or if you would like to try to improve the accuracy of your results.
Cheers,
- Judy

Ipod sport kit don't work on touch first generation

Hi guys. I am new and I would ask a question. I have a ipod touch 1° gen and I have buy ipod sport kit, but in the general menu I do not have the specific menu for sport kit? can you help me? thanks and bye.

The first generation iPod touch doesn't have the hardware components needed to use it. There is no way to get it to work. Sorry.
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Nike+ iPod Sport Kit for my personal workout and running.

I bought a Nike+ and I already have a iPod 5th Gen. with video and 80GB(which I love). Is there a software available to make the two compatible or is the Nike+ still only able to work with the iPod Nano? What should I do ?

Will an iPod Classic work for the Nike + iPod Sport Kit?
No.
Why does the Nike + iPod Sport Kit only work for iPod Nano and iPod Touch?
Only those iPods contain the firmware needed to use it, likely because iPods with a hard drive such as the iPod classic are much more vulnerable to drops and other hard impacts than iPods which use flash media.
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Why no Nike+ sport kit category for 3rd gen nano?

Considering all the problems people (myself included) have been having with the 3rd gen nano and the Nike+ sport kit, does anyone wonder why there is no category for it here (only 1st and 2nd gen)?

It will be coming out soon.

Nike+ Sport Kit for IPod w/ Video?

I really wanted to know if they were going to make a sport kit for the regular IPod's w/ video becuase I would like to use this tool. ???
IPod w/ Video Windows XP

i heard that the reason behind just the nano is that if you run with any other ipod, because it has a harddrive, it would screw up the unit and since the nano uses flash only, it works perfectly with the armband and running, etc...but who knows...monday's WWDC should be interesting or dissapointing.

Completely Frustrated With Nike Plus Sports Kits

I've bought several Nike Plus Sports Kits recently and every single one of them has had a dead sensor in them. Either I'm buying them from retailers that have had these units on their shelves for years (ever since Nike Plus first rolled out), or there is some sort of defect with the majority of the sensors I've purchased. It's a real pain in the neck to keep having to take these kits back to where I bought them and try a different location to get a new one.
I didn't have this problem when the program first rolled out years ago (when the batteries in these units were fresh), but lately I've lost all desire to even use Nike Plus and have resorted back to a good old fashioned pedometer.
Any suggestions?

I also have just bought 1 sensor (Fnac in Italy) and it seems with a dead battery. I have tried all possible options and followed instructions to connect to the new sensor, but never made it to connect with my iPod touch (2nd gen) or iPod Nano.
I will return it tomorrow to the shop.

TS1484 Will a Nike + IPod sport kit sensor work with a 4s IPhone?

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I dont doubt your claim of 55-75 hours of usage
solely on running since january. Even though you say
that it has died prematurely with the range of hours
you give since the time you purchased the sensor.
I must ask if you were concious of turning off
the sensor when it was not in usage. You know
hitting that little button on the sensor itself to
deactivate the battery. If your answer is no that you
never remembered to turn off this sensor then. Your
idea that it has died prematurely is bad. Because
without physically turning off the sensor itself
(thats the portion in the sole of the shoe) then it
has been on 24/7 since you purchased it in january.
Now if you have remembered to turn off the sensor
after each run then it might have died prematurely.
IF thats the case I would contact apple or the place
from which you purchased it and ask for some help
regarding the sensor.
GFF:)
Umm, no: From the FAQ
"The sensor’s battery has a life of more than 1000 active hours. The sensor has a sophisticated built-in power management system which means that the sensor really only consumes power when active (that is, when it senses motion)."
Mine is now showing the low battery indicator at 277 hours. I'm not the only one with premature battery failure.
http://forums.nike.com/message.jspa?messageID=85240
http://forums.nike.com/thread.jspa?threadID=6102&tstart=0
There are more threads (just search on "sensor battery").
This should be covered by the warranty. Can someone from Apple please respond to this thread?

Does 6th Gen iPod Nano need the Nike + Sports Kit?

I have the Nike+ sensor with my Sports Band. To use it with the new 6th Gen Nano, do I have to get the sports kit? Or is this feature built in like the iPhone 3GS and 4? The attachment to the new nano will make the form factor ugly.

Hi toffeepup,
As cocon said, you will need the receiver. Here are some of the references...
Based on the iPod nano Specifications page it looks like you will need the Nike + iPod Sport Kit (with the receiver) for the new nano.
From the bottom of that page, under "Which iPod are you?" it says, "Nike + iPod support".
Compare that to the iPod touch which says, " Nike + iPod support built in".
Also, from Rock and Run
"Then connect the receiver to your iPod nano. iPod touch, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 4 include built-in support for Nike + iPod, so no receiver is necessary."
Note it does have a built in pedometer, and based on the Features page you can upload that to the Nike+ website. Not sure if that's enough for you.
ivan

Internet and Itunes with Nike + Sports kit.

Hi,
I am thinking about buying a nike+ sports kit but have just a few questions!
I have my ipod synced/itunes on a Windows Vista laptop, that has no internet.
To use nike+ sports kit do you have to have the internet on the computer which has your ipod synced to itunes?
The other computer in my houshold is a windows XP computer *with internet.*
do i need to sync my ipod/itunes onto this computer in-order to use the sports kit? Or can I use the sports kit on the computer with the internet but which is not the computer i would normally use for general ipod use (Syncing of songs etc)...? DO I need to have all of songs, itunes, internet & sports kit all *on the ONE computer?*
Very tricky to explain...
Help much appreciated!!

The Nike+ plus sports kit does support playback of Audiobooks. You need to start the audiobook before you start Nike+.
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