Authority Magazine (9-13-2020) Asa part of my series about the women in wellness, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kim Overton. Runner, entrepreneur, and mother of 3, Kim Overton, is the Founder and CEO of SPIBelt (small personal item belt). In 2006, Overton went for a run with no place to comfortably store her essentials. …
Essence (9-8-2020) Keep all your essentials within reach and with SPIbelt as your companion on your next outdoor excursion! Whether you are running, hiking, or just taking a walk, SPIbelt will keep all your important personal items in place: the expendable pocket comfortably holds your wallet, keys, and phone in one place, while the adjustable …
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Clean Eating Magazine (September/October Issue) The SPIbelt Flex makes it easy to carry your phone and headphones during any activity, with an expandable pouch that can fit phones up to 6 ½ inches long (including the iPhone 11 or Samsung Galaxy Note 10) and an adjustable elastic belt to allow a snug, comfortable fit.
Austin Monthly (8-27-2020) Stay safe and stylish in these patterned mask from local brands.
Good Morning America (8-6-2020) Tory Johnson has exclusive “GMA” Deals and Steals on products from small businesses that are all $20 or less.
Yahoo! News (8-6-2020) ‘GMA’ Deals and Steals from small businesses for $20 and under. Tory Johnson has exclusive discounts for “GMA” viewers on bandanas, belts, and health and beauty items.
Runner’s World (8-3-2020) The Original SPIbelt If you want to carry your phone and a few essentials but still run light, look no further than the SPIbelt. It’s lightweight and feels non-existent but still holds the important stuff: a phone, fuel, a credit card, and keys. It doesn’t bounce much, either, once you set it …
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MSN Lifestyle (6-15-2020) SPIbelt With over 1,900 reviews and a 4.6-star rating on Amazon, this handy belt is a fan favorite for travel, sports and gatherings. It is worn around the waist and designed to hold essentials like his keys, phone, wallet, and even medical items like an inhaler or insulin vials. Available in a …
CNN Underscored (6-11-2020) Dear old Dad. You love him so (even if he tends to drive you crazy), but he can be hard to buy for, especially if you’re on a budget. Maybe you’d love to spring for those golf clubs he’s been eyeing, or that new Miles Davis vinyl box set, but you’re watching your spending like a …
Gear Patrol (6-7-2020) The beauty of running is that you don’t need fancy gear to do it: just a good pair of running sneakers, maybe some headphones and you’re off. But we live in an era where we can’t part from our phones, even on the run — how else can you track your mileage, navigate unfamiliar running …
What’s the Best Way to Carry Your Phone While You Run? Read More »
Best Life (6-2-2020) When it comes to providing support to marginalized communities, it takes more than posting a hashtag to make a difference. Especially right now, when small businesses are closing left and right in the wake of COVID-19 and Black communities are fighting back against deeply entrenched institutional racism and police brutality, supporting Black entrepreneurs has …
17 Black-Owned Businesses You Can Support Online Right Now Read More »
Austin Monthly (5-31-2020) Shops and Makers Ace Tailors (tailor shop) Aces Jiu Jitsu Club (fitness and martial arts classes) Altatudes (boutique shop) Amanda Reid Designs (calligraphy) Amara Lashes (lashes) Arched Beauty (makeup and micro-blading) Art of Kwanzaa (fine art) Auctober Love (earrings) Awkward Auntie (home décor) Beaucoup Snaps TX (photobooth) Beaute Studio Esthetics (beauty) Be Beadiful Jewelry (jewelry) Black Butterfly Bath & Body (bath and body products) Black …
Reviewster (5-18-2020) Father’s Day 2020 is going to be a memorable one for sure as we are all affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This year we are all locked up and itching to get back outdoors. This year’s Father’s Day Gift Guide will focus on items for Dad that will enhance his outdoor time and …
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Women’s Health (5-8-2020) If you’ve ever struggled to fit your phone, keys and gels into your pockets before heading out the door, you’ll understand the need for a good running belt. Yet finding a running belt that doesn’t move or chafe when you run can be difficult. To help you narrow things down, we’ve rounded up the best running …
9 of the Best Running Belts to Carry Your Phone, Keys and Bank Card Read More »
MSN Lifestyle (5-13-2020) 8) SPIbelt Running Belt Original Pocket £19.99 Shop now Why buy? Another belt we really rate is the SpiBelt. It expands to fit just about everything, it doesn’t bounce when you run and it has loops on the belt for your gels. It’s a great choice for smaller runners, as the belt can …
Yahoo! Life (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 before you hit the open road (or the treadmill). Of course, there’s also an …
New to Running? Here’s Everything You Need for the First Few Miles (& Beyond) Read More »
Austin Monthly (4-2-2020) As the coronavirus has spread throughout the country, one of the most disturbing trends has been the lack of access to basic medical tools like latex gloves and face masks. The fallout from this shortage has been especially harrowing for healthcare professionals like doctors and nurses, many of whom have reportedly had to …
Austin Companies Are Stepping Up To Make COVID-19 Face Masks Read More »
First for Women (4-1-2020) With gyms closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, more people are turning to running as their favored form of exercise. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and even those hardcore running naysayers — the ones who used to proudly announce that the only reason they’d ever go running was if someone …
New to Running? Here’s Everything You Need to Get Started Read More »
Runner’s World (6-1-2020) This is a list of gear beginning male runners will find most useful during the coming summer months, including breathable socks, a quick-drying tank top, durable shorts, a versatile jacket, and more. Below you’ll find recommendations for each and the functionality considered when making the selection. How We Chose This Gear Every …
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Seattle PI (6-16-2020) Forgot this coming Sunday, June 21 was Father’s Day? Or perhaps, you’re still scrambling to find a gift dad will actually enjoy and use. Let’s be honest, while dads can be pretty laid back, gift shopping can be a bit tricky as they usually claim to “already have everything they need.” Nonetheless, …
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KVUE ABC Austin (7-19-2020) AUSTIN, Texas — The Black Lives Matter movement continues to be as important as ever, and many Austinites descended upon downtown streets to partake in protests. If you’re looking for another way you can make a positive impact in the community, you can take action by supporting Black-owned businesses in your area. …
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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 digging, sliding, or chafing. Load it up with your smartphone (size up to the Large Pocket …
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 before you hit the open road (or the treadmill). Of course, there’s also an endless …
New to Running? Here’s Everything You Need for the First Few Miles (& Beyond) Read More »
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 find ones you’ll notice the least while logging miles. We recommend the SPIbelt Large Pocket for daily …
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 latest and greatest technologies, it’s tricky to choose a gift that won’t collect dust. Luckily, we’ve rounded …
21 Fitness Gifts to Impress Your Favorite Active Friends Read More »
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 water safety program, summer camp, memberships, and the teen center, according to a press release. …
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 each and the functionality considered when making the selection. How We Chose This Gear Every …
Our Essential Guide to the Best Men’s Running Gear Read More »
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 is making “public-grade” masks designed to slow the spread of infection by preventing people from …
Austin-based SPIbelt making non-medical grade face masks during virus outbreak Read More »
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 JoAnn Fabric and Craft Store and found she and the other three customers in the …
Coronavirus in Austin: People are sewing masks. Are they effective? Read More »
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 produce, along with key pantry staples. Each week, participating elderly and immunocompromised citizens will receive …
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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 her belts that can now be used in the masks. The masks are now available …
Want to Buy a Mask? SPIbelt now making, selling them Read More »
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,” she said. SPIbelt, which Overton founded 13 years ago, manufactures running accessories like small belts …
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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 (small personal item belt) holds all of your important personal items discreetly during any activity. …
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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 isolation to stay fit and active. Apart from the trendy active wear, Harry is styling …
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 have a facility! The warehouse made Costco look tiny. COVID-19 has drastically increased Central Texas …
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 debuted the SPI H2O Venture Series hydration belt at this year’s TRE (The Running Event) trade show to much acclaim. We are so excited to announce that Active.com named the Venture Series “Best of Running.” Check out this review from Erica Shuckies, Running Editor for Active.com:
SPIbelt was featured in Women’s Health Magazine April 2014!
Here at SPIbelt, we love customer feedback! We’ve compiled a list of rave SPIbelt reviews from our customers from around the world. Are you deciding whether or not SPIbelt is the right running belt for you? Read below to hear personal accounts of how SPIbelt has helped out our customers, and how it can easily …
SPIbelt was featured in the Austin Magazine: The Innovation Issue. Check it out below!
As some of you might know, SPIbelt has had some pretty great media exposure. We were on “The Big Idea” with Donny Deutsch, NBC Today Show and featured on the Rachael Ray show just to name a few. Recently we taped a segment for (drum roll please…) CNN. This could not have been possible without …
A pesky problem on the trails leads to a multimillion-dollar company – Read our review on the Austin Business Journal!
Kim Overton was featured in More Magazine in the July/August issue of 2013!
How do you use your SPIbelt? Kim Overton, Inventor and CEO, uses hers when she works out. We want to know how you use your SPIbelt in the most fun, serious, or unique ways! In the next couple of weeks, we’ll be introducing a new contest – and the winner will get two round-trip plane …
SPIbelt and SPIband – Carries Your Small Stuff While you Workout. If you’re sick of being bogged down with STUFF while you run, walk, cycle, dance, lift or other … check in to these SPIbelts and SPIbands. Fitness Expert, Fitz Koehler, shares how this cool tool can enhance your workouts.
Donny Deutsch and Kim Overton, Inventor and CEO of SPIbelt™, discuss SPIbelt’s™ success as a product and a company.
Inventor and CEO, Kim Overton, shares her story about the beginnings of SPIbelt™.
I am super excited to share an awesome product with you all. I have been meaning to get this up for al little while now and it seems like something always stops my efforts. I’m not sure how many of you have used or heard of Spibelt but I want to introduce you to a …
The Amazon rating system has steered me in the right direction with many products in the past, so I often look to those Amazon stars when deciding on a purchase. The Love Your Legs DVD received 25 five star reviews on Amazon out of 33 total. – See more at: celluliteinvestigation.com
Summer is here; there is no doubt about it! That means that, even here in Maine, we have switched over from the long sleeves, jackets and layers of clothing to shorts and a t or tank. Unfortunately, it also means not so many pockets for carrying all of the goodies that you like to …
SPIband features a convenient and secure pocket to carry your small essentials, such as your keys, ID, credit cards, and cash. Wear it on your wrist or ankle while running, cycling, dancing or roaming through a festival. Read more at www.fitzness.com
How to safely and comfortably keep your passport ON your body to avoid risk of theft or loss when you’re away. Much more versatile than the nylon neck safes that can be susceptible to sweat bleed-through. Now you can eliminate having to worry about where to put your valuables while youre wearing a dress or …
Chances are, you’ve seen SPIbelt booths at your local running store or race expo. I’ve observed dozens of mad runners pulling them off of the shelves. And, why not?!?! They are both fashionable and functional. The SPIbelt is sleek, expandable, secure, and does not bounce. Did you read that?!?! … It does not bounce or …
In February 2012, SPIbelt gave a SPIband to every runner in the Austin Marathon and Half Marathon. Check out some video of the event!
SPIbelt was featured in SHAPE Magazine in the December 2011 issue. Check it out below!
The new year is bringing about so many new leaves and experiences. And we are very blessed to have a superfluous amount of positive happenings in the SPIbelt neck of the woods. Three huge things:
It was so awesome to see the SPIbelt clip, not once but three times on freakin’ CNN!!!!
Kim Overton. SPIbelt® Founder. Woman-Owned, Made in USA.
SPIbelt® (Small Personal Item belt) holds all of your important personal items discreetly during any activity.
We strive to create products that are unique, intuitive, and made with the utmost quality. We hope you love your SPI gear as much as we do!
