Why a silicone ring?

Brittany recently trekked out west to Salt Lake City and attended Outdoor Retailer, a trade show built especially for outdoor stores (think camping, hiking, skiing, etc.). While we're a run specialty store, we're always looking for extra gear that will fit y'all's lifestyles, and OR was chock full of active gear.

Brittany returned with a few brands, and one of them, QALO, has us pretty excited. They make silicone rings especially for exercise and activity. We know some people prefer to ditch their bands and rings when exercising, but if you prefer the idea of keeping them on, you might want to check out QALO!

Silicone rings come with numerous benefits over traditional jewelry when exercising. Silicone will stand up to sweat, water, and any other environmental factors during your workout. The ocean is full of rings lost to the unforgiving currents and waves, and if your ring fits loosely, there's always a chance for it to slip off during that midday July run. Saltwater, sweat, and mud from a rainy run can all hasten the dulling of your ring's sheen. Silicone is grippier than the polished metals of traditional rings, and the wear & tear of the elements will hardly leave a mark. Don't worry about losing your ring or losing its charm to the elements.

On the other hand, you can easily run into the problem of swollen fingers. Increased blood flow during exercise can turn that perfectly fitting ring into an immovable clamp, and high temperatures will only aggravate the discomfort. Silicone bands, while sturdy, are much more elastic than metal rings, giving you more breathing room during intense efforts.

And finally, if you find yourself regularly participating in any activities requiring equipment—weight training, ball or racquet sports, even HIIT—you'll want to ditch the metal rings that can easily pinch your fingers if you make the wrong contact. Silicone provides a safer alternative.

We carry several styles of QALO to fit most people's style preferences: classic bands, polished styles, mix-and-match stackable rings, and even compostable rings. Swing by and check out our display, complete with a sizing tool!