Spring has sprung! Keep it fresh with these colorful Apple Watch bands

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Time to get a fresh start and look the part.
Time to get a fresh start and look the part.
Photo: Juuk

Whether you’re in need of a sport band, a luxe leather strap, or cool stainless steel, your search ends here.

Sure, you could go all out on Apple’s new Spring lineup with prices reaching as high as $489, but if you’re like me and putting away the cash for bigger and better hardware upgrades down the road, then these totally affordable and equally stylish bands are just for you.

Check out this watch store guide and find your perfect color match this season for price tags as low as $25.

Sport bands stay cool during Spring workouts

carterjett
Carterjett adapters don’t have any screws which means you’ll never have to worry about them loosening or popping out.
Photo: Carterjett

Carterjett’s Tire Tread Apple Watch Band is the perfect choice for sport and outdoor enthusiasts. These resilient, soft-silicone straps are lightweight, flexible and super comfy to wear.

Plus, it’s waterproof, easy to clean, and built to withstand your toughest workout.

Available in six other colors including bright red or hot pink.

Price: $24.99

Buy from: Watch Store

Nyloon's tough bands make the perfect match for your spring workouts and adventures.
Nyloon’s tough bands make the perfect match for your spring workouts and adventures.
Photo: Carterjett

Nyloon’s bold stripes and funky patterns showcase beautiful design on lightweight, durable fabric. Perfect for an intense workout, Nyloon’s ballistic-grade nylon is thicker and tougher than ordinary polyester bands while still sporting style.

Don’t let looks fool you. These straps not only look great but are built to withstand the most adverse weather conditions.

Price: from $39.95

Buy from: Watch Store

Stainless steel with extra savings

Find stainless steel style that won't break the bank this spring.
Find stainless steel style that won’t break the bank this spring.
Photo: Rilee & Lo

If you don’t want to fork up $149 for Apple’s stainless steel Milanese Loop, opt for Rilee & Lo’s stainless steel stretch-link bands for just $40. Finished in rose gold, gold, navy, black, or gunmetal, these slip-on bands were designed and patented with both jewelry and tech innovation in mind.

They’re lightweight and cool to the touch, perfect for the gym or office. The best part? No buckles or clasps. Just stretch and slip it right on.

Price: $40.00

Buy from: Watch Store

Time to get a fresh start and look the part.
Show off your spring pride and joie de vivre with Juuk’s Rainbow Apple Watch band.
Photo: Juuk

Next up, we’ve got something a little more special. Juuk engineers one of the best luxury anodized aluminum Apple Watch bracelets we’ve seen. The Ligero Rainbow Apple Watch Band is Juuk’s third and probably most intriguing band because it’s the first made from extremely high-grade aluminum for Apple Watch.

Switch it up with bold crimson.
Switch it up with bold crimson instead.
Photo: Juuk

Not to mention, it sports that fun pop of color we all need this spring. Putting on one of Juuk’s stunning bands is a breeze. It’s custom butterfly clasp snaps the band onto your wrist with a satisfyingly easy click.

Price: starting from $89.00

Buy from: Watch Store

From to runway to wrist, these leather bands will turn heads

Casetify bands feature custom designs by tons of unique artists. Each band is unique and built to impress all day.
Casetify bands feature custom designs by tons of unique artists.
Photo: Casetify

Our favorite leather bands sport luxurious leather fit for the runway, and some of them have graced international catwalks. Casetify’s Saffiano leather precedes itself. Tough, cross-hatched Italian leather makes its beautifully designed bands water-, scratch-, and stain-resistant. Forget spring, this band will last for all seasons to come.

Price: $52.00

Buy from: Watch Store

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A tiny bit of color goes a long way! Ullu’s Premium Leather band in Tangerine.
Photo: Ullu

In the same vein, Ullu’s handsome watch bands are crafted with top notch Italian leather. These bands are a little thicker, showcasing higher quality leather in all its rugged glory.

Available in 20+ vibrant colors, these premium leather bands are hand colored by expert colorists — each patina is different and unique, changing over time.

Price: from $84.15

Buy from: Watch Store

The Cult of Mac Watch Store is filled with tons of other colorful options. Sort out your needs whether it’s in the form of a super sleek stainless steel strap or a hand-crafted artisan leather band.

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