I went to a Nike store with my husband a few weeks ago to check out how much this Sportband cost.

It’s priced at around 3,200 pesos (can’t remember the exact amount though).

Nike + Sportband

Not bad for a sports watch that can keep track of your pace, distance, time, and calories burned. It’s water resistant too, so it can be worn in the rain or in the shower. Thus, perfect for running!

My dear husband told me to buy it, which made my heart skipped a beat. Haha! I couldn’t believe what I’d just heard knowing that we didn’t have extra money for it.

I was all perked up! I felt like a kid all over again.

Anyway, since we were getting ready to buy it, I started asking the saleslady how the Sportband works, how it tracks the pace and distance while running. Then, she told me the Sportband comes with a sensor (see the image below) that needs to be inserted in the sole of a Nike Plus-ready running shoe.

I was taken aback when I realized what it meant.

What?! I need to use it with Nike Plus running shoes in order for it to track accurately?! I’d rather buy new Steve Madden shoes than get another pair of running shoes!

I told the saleslady I already have a good pair of running shoes and they’re pretty new. But they’re not Nike. She said there’s a big possibility that the Sportband won’t work properly if used in a Non-Nike Plus shoe.

As we were leaving the store, I thanked the nice lady for her assistance.

I felt so heartbroken that day… I just couldn’t help it.

Then I realized that no matter how mature we think we are, little things such as this can still be so upsetting. Hehe.

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