Press & Reviews

Men's Journal (7-20-2020) Gear doesn’t have to reinvent the wheel in order to have an impact on your everyday life. The Original SPIbelt is a remarkably handy tool for runners. Its low profile hugs your hips and stays put without...

PureWow (5-11-2020) Starting something new can feel intimidating. But having the right tools to help you succeed can make a huge difference. Luckily, when it comes to running, there are very few items that are considered absolutely essential to have...

Wirecutter (4-28-2020) A running belt lets you bring your phone, keys, and even water on the run while keeping your hands—and pockets—unencumbered. A good one does its job with zero bouncing or discomfort. We tested 31 belts and bands to...

WVTM 13 (2-21-2020) Buying fitness gifts for health junkies and outdoor enthusiasts can be overwhelming because they often know exactly what they like — and in most cases, they already have it. With so many competing brands all boasting the...

MV Times (4-4-2020) The ninth annual Live Love Tri, the Island’s only indoor triathlon, will take place at the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard on Saturday, March 7, from 8 am to noon, raising money for financial assistance, the third grade...

MSN Lifestyle (2-26-2020) This is a list of gear beginning male runners will find most useful during the coming spring months, including breathable socks, a quick-drying tech shirt, durable shorts, a versatile jacket, and more. Below you’ll find recommendations for...

Pam LeBlanc (3-27-2020) Austin-based SPIbelt, which makes waist belts with pockets to carry keys and other small items, is shifting gears to produce non-medical grade face masks during the novel coronavirus outbreak. The masks will be black, not polka-dotted. SPIbelt...

Austin 360 (3-24-2020) Peggy Cerna has been busy in her Shady Hollow neighborhood home. She sewed until midnight one night making homemade masks until her sewing machine broke, and her husband helped get it running. In mid-March, she went to...

Studio 512 (4-5-2020) Austin Farm-to-Table Startup Partners with City Government and Local Central Texas Food Pantry to Combat Coronavirus Food Insecurity for Austin’s At-Risk Good Apple’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy campaign will provide more than 60,000 pounds of organic, local...

Statesman (4-3-2020) SPIBelt, an Austin-based fitness accessory company, has turned from manufacturing fitness belts to store your stuff while running to making masks for personal use. Founder Kim Overton says she already had all the wicking material and elastic for...

KUT 90.5 (4-8-2020) The economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus outbreak hit Kim Overton’s company like it did many others. “We had to let go four people and a lot of our retail partners have had to shut their doors,”...

Community Impact (5-22-2020) SPIbelt, located at 8201 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, has pivoted from making small belts designed for running to face masks. CEO Kim Overton is donating 500 reusable masks to LifeWorks as well as an additional 200 masks to clients of the local nonprofit. 

Russal Gear: 9 of the Best Running Belts to Carry Your Phone, Keys, and Bank Card (6-24-2020) Russal Gear included us in their roundup review, "9 of the Best Running Belts to Carry Your Phone, Keys and Bank Card" SPIbelt...

Getting out and moving your body is one of the best things we can do for both our mental and physical health. Our beloved Harry Styles knows this and has been out on runs in his neighborhood in London during...

The SPIbelt team had a fun afternoon learning about the work done at Central Texas Food Bank, a local non-profit here in Austin, Texas. They received an extensive tour of the campus from the CEO, Derrick Chubbs. Wow, do they...

This month Air Canada’s in flight magazine, enRoute, featured the SPI H2O Venture Series hydration belt! Check out the great coverage and get running!

Fitness expert Samantha Monpetit-Hyunh joined the Marilyn Denis Show to tell the audience about the latest fitness gear to get you outside this spring. SPIbelt was her top pick for a hands-free workout solution! Watch the clip below or visit the Marilyn Denis website.  

SPIbelt was featured in Women’s Health Magazine April 2014! 

Check out SPIbelt in the April issue of Women’s Health. SPIbelt is featured along with 80s inspired leggings by SukiShufu London in the Fitness and Fashion section. The April issue of Women’s Health is full of exercise and fitness techniques...

SPIbelt was featured in the Austin Magazine: The Innovation Issue. Check it out below!

A pesky problem on the trails leads to a multimillion-dollar company – Read our review on the Austin Business Journal!