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Ultimate Direction Utility Belt – Onyx

$79.90

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Colour: Onyx

Size: Extra Small

Size & Fit Guide

Sizing is where most online gear purchases go wrong. Here's how we'd talk you through it in the showroom.

Footwear

All our shoes are listed in US sizing. Measure your foot at the end of the day, standing, wearing the socks you'll run in. Feet swell, and a shoe fitted first thing in the morning will feel short at 30km.

Leave a thumb's width (about 1cm) between your longest toe and the end of the shoe. Your longest toe isn't always your big toe.

Topo Athletic: true to size, with a noticeably roomier anatomical toe box than most road brands. If you're between sizes, take the smaller one; the width is in the shape, not the length. WIDE versions are a wider last again, not a longer one.
OOFOS: recovery footwear, sized in combined M/W US sizing (e.g. M8/W10). If you're between sizes, size up for a relaxed fit.

Full footwear size charts →

Socks

Socks are sized off your shoe size, not a separate scale, and the bands differ by brand, so check the chart rather than assuming your usual letter.

Injinji: toe socks. Each toe has its own sleeve, so length matters more than usual. If you're on a size boundary, size down for a snug fit rather than up.
Feetures: anatomical left/right specific, sized in bands off shoe size. A snug fit is correct; these are designed to be worn tight.

Full sock size charts → · Not sure which sock? Try Find My Socks →

Packs, vests and belts

Running vests and packs are sized on chest circumference (measure under the arms, across the fullest part), not on your clothing size. Hiking packs are sized on torso length: the measurement from the bony bump at the base of your neck to the top of your hip bones.

A loaded vest should not bounce. If it does, it's too big, not too loose.

Running pack & vest sizing → · Hiking pack sizing →

Apparel

Apparel is sized to each brand's own chart; endurance brands generally cut closer than everyday clothing. Check the chart on the product page before defaulting to your usual size.

Still not sure?

Two things beat any chart. Compare the options side by side, or come and get properly fitted: free, about 20 minutes, no obligation.

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Ordered the wrong size? Unused gear can be returned within 30 days; see our returns policy.

✓ Ships from Taupō · ✓ Easy 30-day returns · ✓ Covered by the manufacturer's warranty

Description

A stretch waist belt for runners who want to carry a flask, phone and a few essentials without going to a vest. The soft nylon/spandex band sits flat against the body with no bounce, whether you're on a long road run or a technical trail.

Storage: A secure phone pocket plus several inner and outer stash pockets, deceptively roomy for the size.
Carries: A 500 ml soft flask, phone, keys, gels and a light jacket, all without bounce.
Poles & layers: Silicone-printed elastic straps hold trekking poles or a stowed jacket.
Comfort: Soft nylon/spandex mix with flat seams to avoid chafing against bare skin.
Fit: Five sizes (XS–XL) for a snug, personalised fit rather than one-size stretch.
Weight: ~94 g (3.3 oz).

The pick for runners who find a handheld awkward and a full vest overkill, minimalist carry with room for what you actually need.

Shipping, returns & Click and Collect

Ships from our Taupō warehouse, typically 2–4 working days NZ-wide. Free Click & Collect from the Taupō showroom. Easy 30-day returns on unused gear. Covered by the manufacturer's warranty against defects.

The honest take

Best for

A stretchy do-everything running belt: ideal for daily use or as a race alternative to a vest or handheld.

Specs

Specifications for Ultimate Direction Utility Belt - Onyx
Capacity	Carries a 500 ml soft flask, phone, jacket, trekking poles and small valuables
Pockets	4 pockets: 1 small secure pocket + 3 large open pockets; silicone elastic straps for extra storage
Bounce-free	Yes
Sizing	Five sizes XS–XL (22–38 in / 56–97 cm waist)
Best for	A stretchy do-everything running belt: ideal for daily use or as a race alternative to a vest or handheld.

Specs published by the manufacturer.

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Capacity	Carries a 500 ml soft flask, phone, jacket, trekking poles and small valuables	Insulin pump, glucose meter, test strips, syringes, insulin and fast-acting glucose	Large pocket fits big phones (iPhone 13 Pro Max, Galaxy S20+); small pocket takes keys, money, ID or an inhaler
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Bounce-free	Yes	—	Yes
Sizing	Five sizes XS–XL (22–38 in / 56–97 cm waist)	Fits waists 25–47 in	Fits waists 25–38 in
Best for	A stretchy do-everything running belt: ideal for daily use or as a race alternative to a vest or handheld.	Comfortable enough for daily wear: a discreet, secure way to carry an insulin pump and diabetes kit.	Keep your phone away from keys and fuel, two bounce-free pockets for runs, walks and travel.

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