The sensor does not need to be "stomped on" to work. It is perfectly accurate when attached under the laces. I've used it this way for over two weeks and 75 miles with no problems.
The people above who said that it only works with the Nike shoes are completely wrong. The Sport Kit does not come with any software that detects if the sensor is inside the shoe or not.
We have several articles about using the Sport Kit with non-Nike shoes, and several methods of attaching the sensor to your shoe. They've all been tested and they all work perfectly.
I have used Nike+ shoes for the last year, with very accurate results. Recently, due to foot pain, I went to the running store and had my gait analyzed and bought a new pair of Brooks. The salesperson also sold me a little wallet that velcros to my laces for the sensor. I went for my first run with the new gear today and was very disappointed with the results. After running a 3 mile course, that I have checked with my car, the iPod only had measured 1.52 km, with a pace of 18.52min/km. I was very disappointed. I was trying to set a new PR for the 5K, and now I dont even want to upload that workout to the website.
I came home and cut a hole in my new $120 running shoes (yikes) for the sensor. I'll see tomorrow if it works.
The whole line-up consists of the $60 Amps in-ears and $100 Tracks on-ear headphones, which both also come in slightly souped-up and pricier HD variations at $100 and $130, respectively.
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The sensor does not need to be "stomped on" to work. It is perfectly accurate when attached under the laces. I've used it this way for over two weeks and 75 miles with no problems.
The people above who said that it only works with the Nike shoes are completely wrong. The Sport Kit does not come with any software that detects if the sensor is inside the shoe or not.
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We have several articles about using the Sport Kit with non-Nike shoes, and several methods of attaching the sensor to your shoe. They've all been tested and they all work perfectly.
Hi,
I have used Nike+ shoes for the last year, with very accurate results. Recently, due to foot pain, I went to the running store and had my gait analyzed and bought a new pair of Brooks. The salesperson also sold me a little wallet that velcros to my laces for the sensor. I went for my first run with the new gear today and was very disappointed with the results. After running a 3 mile course, that I have checked with my car, the iPod only had measured 1.52 km, with a pace of 18.52min/km. I was very disappointed. I was trying to set a new PR for the 5K, and now I dont even want to upload that workout to the website.
I came home and cut a hole in my new $120 running shoes (yikes) for the sensor. I'll see tomorrow if it works.