![]() They’re a great option for the gym when you don’t want to beat up your traditional wedding ring, a necessity when working with heavy machinery, and a great option for climbing, traveling, and daily life. For those with larger hands, try SafeRingz's titan style silicone ring.Why silicone rings, you ask? Well, they’re durable, affordable, easy to clean, nonconductive, and comfortable. If you're looking for something attractive and highly durable, the SafeRingz original silicone ring is the way to go. SafeRingz doesn't have as many options as Groove Life or Qalo, but the styles it does have are timeless and elegant. This eliminates the risk of " degloving," a scenario I'll spare you the description of. In other words, they're durable enough to stretch under low-risk pressure, but they won't endure pressure intense enough to injure your finger. I took the two SafeRingz styles through the same activities as the others - CrossFit, weightlifting, mountain biking, yard work, daily chores and cleaning - and not only did they hold up exceptionally well, but I felt extra safe knowing SafeRingz are designed to snap under immense pressure. Even the thinner band on the SafeRingz stackable style felt sturdier than the thick bands from some other brands listed here. I tested the original and stackable styles and loved both. ![]() The silicone rings I tried from SafeRingz struck me as the most durable by far. You can also build your own stack with a variety of styles. In addition to the swath of ring styles already available, you can completely customize a Qalo ring to your specifications. I didn't really notice any of the Qalo rings on my finger after the first day or two of wearing them. It lays flatter against the finger, which makes it ideal for activities that require a strong grip, such as weightlifting. I particularly liked the flat silhouette of the modern design. The thicker classic and modern Qalo rings were plenty comfortable, however. I think this is probably because they're thinner and therefore more pliable and less noticeable. Of all the Qalo designs I tried, the stackable rings proved the most comfortable. In addition to the classic QX2 ring, I tried a couple of stackable designs ( braided and geo), as well as the modern style. This ring held up phenomenally well during all the activities I took it through, including mountain biking, CrossFit workouts, weightlifting, gardening, furniture assembly and daily chores. I tried the classic ring in the QX2 material, which Qalo specifically designed for rugged durability. From a quick look at the website, you'll realize Qalo has tons of ring designs for men and women, including special styles for military and first responders. Qalo is probably the best-known brand in the silicone ring arena, popularized largely by the roster of professional athletes and celebrities who wear its rings. The Groove Life rings didn't mess with my grip or performance at all, despite exercising outdoors in 80-degree weather and battling sweaty hands. This especially struck me during a workout with deadlifts and pull-ups, two movements that require a good grip. In fact, most of the time, I felt like I wasn't wearing anything at all. Through it all I felt safe and comfortable. ![]() ![]() The bands of the styles I chose - thin and stackable - felt supple but strong and endured several mountain biking sessions, countless workouts and yard work. These silicone rings didn't twist around my finger at all through the duration of my testing, or if they did, I didn't notice one bit. The textured inside produces a nonslip fit that feels snug but not tight. I noticed the difference immediately upon putting the Groove Life silicone ring on - and the experience was reinforced when I took various Groove Life rings through a barrage of tough activities. The difference lies not in the shape or style of the ring, but in the grooves lasered into the inside of the silicone. While fit is usually a 100% subjective measurement, I'm willing to argue that no matter your finger size or shape, Groove Life rings will probably fit you better than any other brand out there.
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