To track steps, must the Zip be clipped to a shoe or can it be clipped to shorts? (My wife is barefoot most days, :) )Thanks.
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Yes, it can be clipped to the shoe. I have clipped it on my shoe, the collar of my shirt, as well as on my pants. It is an awesome product and would buy it again.
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it is suggested that you clip it to your bra strap or panties. backwards. hope that helps.
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I attach it to my bra or to my shorts. I have never attached it to my foot.
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While physically possible, clipping it to your shoe will likely log only half your steps. Fitbit recommends clipping it to or near your waistband or on a bra strap (the documentation illustrates placing it front-and-center on a sports bra, which seems less secure to me, depending on... physiology).Securely (not flopping around) on your torso is the key. The Zip uses special algorithms to figure out whether you're walking or driving or fumbling around trying to clip it. Being loose is likely to confuse it. I wear mine on the coin pocket of my jeans, facing out.
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I clip mine to either my front pocket, my waist line on my pants, etc. Never had a problem :-)
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The fit bit zip can be attached to the edges of shorts, at the neckline of a shirt, and it will pick up very well. Please read the information from fitbit. All is explained.
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I actually have mine on a stainless steel chain around my neck. It usually rests in my bra, but still works just the same when it is out on my shirt. I love it. Seems accurate & keeps me motivated.
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The Zip does not track sleep, but on the other hand displays you step count. I originally used zip, but I lost it. I think it is easy to loose. Now I use Flex and I think I prefer it.
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both wife and I clip spark to shoe lace and have not lost it yet. the clip itself is metal with tiny barbs. i wear mine on shoe all day at office. at home, i clip it to buckle of my sandals. otherwise i carry it in my pocket. it is so tiny (slighter larger than a quarter) that i tend to forget it. i do have my phone number on it in case i lose it and some one finds it. wish it had a "find spark" gps locator feature.
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I don't think there's any way to secure a toe clip to this platform. It's really meant to provide a wide platform for cycling with sneakers or something like that. Maybe it should be called "very occasional riding"!
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I just got the Vivofit this week and mine does allow you to adjust the stride length on Garmin Connect. It was pretty easy to do and transferred to my Vivofit the next time I sync'd with my tablet. I don't know if this is a new feature or not. Yes, it does now give the step count and distance.
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Marc, Yes, and my husband put them on for me as a gift. I wanted them because I was too "chicken" to use the clips...I love them...did 22 miles today and my speed improved. Perhaps because my foot wasn't sliding around.~from Andrew's wife!
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You can enter alternate activities ie swimming, bike riding etc; so I don't see any reason why you couldn't enter distance walked if you forget your Zip. Surprisingly I haven't ever forgotten mine but I wear it 24/7 so it has become a habit to always have it on my pocket or waistband. Hope this helps.
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Tracker is a generic term for all fitbits. The Zip uses batteries, so does not have a charging cable. I know the Flex and the ONE do have charging cables and each has its own. They will not fit each others cables.
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Women's hiking shoes (not boots) would fit but at one per pocket, not doubled up. Women's running shoes also fit again, one per pocket. Flats I've put a pair in each pocket and flip flops too. On a side note. I did not use the over the door holders as they looked flimsy and made the door harder to close. Because I like the item we used screws and attached permanently to the door. Hope this helps
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I don't know since I have the pouch. I don't have the shoe to insert the sensor. But overall it works great!!
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If the slit is on the impact zone of the sole of the shoe it will not secure it for a long time. It depends on the size and shape of the slit, how deep it is, and how hard you step on it. If it is a regular (walking) shoe, probably not a problem, If it is a running shoe...Please refer to the before mentioned statements....
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Yes it does count steps while walking in place just tested it out as I wear mine everyday.
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The Airmax 180 and 360 are, as they have the cut-out in the left sole for the sensor. However, you can actually use any shoe as the device is an accelerometer and it's accuracy has nothing to do with "the shoes you're wearing". You can attach the device with velcro to the top of your shoe if you wanted (though I would make sure it was more secure) and reports are that it works perfectly. Here's the full list (from Nike.com): Air Zoom Plus Air Zoom Moire Air Max 180 Air Max 90 Air Max Moto IV Nike Shox Turb Oh Air Zoom Moire+ iD Now, if you are in the market for shoes, I have found a lot on the web lately. I am flat footed, and found that for a low-arch, what you want is a shoe that provides "motion control". In short, this helps you to keep the foot from curving in as you step down. The Air Max 180 is considered a motion control show.
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Not on this peddler. I wear my FitBit while I peddle and it tracks the movement as steps, which is a great way to get in my steps during the day.
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If you are outside you do not need a shoe sensor. The GPS will measure your location, distance, and speed. If inside, you will need the shoe sensor since a GPS will not work indoors. It needs a view of the sky to get satellite reception.
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I have not had a problem with it sliding off but it must be positioned exactly right or the plastic platen hurts my instep. I found the one that uses laces - also from Dorsi - works better for me. However, I think in sandals this one might work better. If you can, do as I did, and buy both and use them for different purposes.
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I do wear it on my shoes. It says you can wear on a bra or top but I can 't see how that will be as accurate. I was just given a Fit bit and am now wearing both to see how they are. I am wearing the fit bit on my underwear or bra. Ultimately it doesn't REALLY matter how many steps you do, but that you are aware of taking more steps. At least that's how I see it and it motivates me to do more. I hope this helps.