Our Go-To Brand for Silicone Rings: Manly Bands Review
It’s like wearing a cloud. On your finger.
A few years back, one of our crew members went on a trip to Hawaii, celebrating their honeymoon. First day at the beach, one ocean breaker later, their wedding ring was gone. Lost at sea forever. The worst part? It was a family ring passed down for 3 generations. Ok, sorry we totally made that story up. Could you imagine?? Brutal way to start a review- but now that we have your attention, let’s be sure that NEVER happens to you. While the story is not true, what is true is the fact for many of us, we have switched or added to silicone for our wedding band to be sure we don’t run the risk of losing it on some pretend beach.
Truth be told, a few years back we were going on a trip to Mexico for a friends birthday bash. As we were planning our trip we knew we didn’t want to bring our formal wedding rings with us-who knew what shenanigans we were going to get into…so we went searching online for a quality and nice looking silicone ring. After ending up settling with Amazon’s lineup, we wore the same ole’ silicone ring that everyone else wore. There was nothing majorly wrong them, they just were not the quality we had expected or thought would last. After years of “settling” with this and other silicone wedding band alternatives out there, we found ourselves wearing the silicone ring when we went on trip that involved water- ya know, to avoid the above fake example. After years of doing this, we came across Manly Bands’ lineup of silicone rings and our crew thought: “Hey, let’s give these a shot.” Now, after wearing these rings for just a short time, we no longer swap out our rings for trips-We exclusively wear Manly Bands silicone rings each and every day.
INITIAL IMPRESSION
What can we say other than these rings are just perfect? Manly Bands features a lineup of men’s and women’s silicone rings that are made from high-quality silicone and are designed with variety in mind.
As of the time of this post, there are 4 options available on Manly Band’s website for silicone rings:
The Manly Bands’ lineup offers mad respect on your finger with it’s price point, quality, selection and fit we can’t wait to dive into. Whether you're looking for something simple and understated or something bold and dramatic, Manly Bands has the perfect silicone ring for you and your girl.
TESTING IT OUT
Now comes the time to get into the process and start wearing the bands around town. Spoiler alert-we already have been wearing these and can tell you, they rock.
We went with The Perry for the review, simply becasye of the detail work on the exterior of the ring.
***duuude tip- mix up the look of the rings- get one in black to go with anything you wear, toss in a blue one for a little pop of color, and mix up the vibe!
Once you find your ring, simply pick your ring size (Manly Bands can help you find what size ring you are), and place your order. Viola! Just like that you ordered one like we did…
Our ring came within a few days-shipping is super quick, and was delivered with no issues.
While we are big fans of the idea of silicone rings to begin with, we understand not everyone knows the reasons why we and many others switched to these rings over traditional rings. There are tons of benefits to silicone rings- here are a few key points:
Benefits of Silicone Rings:
01 | Comfort
One of the best things about silicone rings is that they're insanely comfortable. They're perfect for people who are active and need a ring that won't get in the way or be a nuisance. They're also perfect for people who have metal allergies or sensitive skin! Metal rings can often cause skin irritations, but with a silicone ring, you'll never have to worry about that.
02 | Safety
Another great benefit of silicone rings is that they're much safer than metal rings. If you're constantly getting your ring caught on things or knocking it against hard surfaces, then a silicone ring is definitely the way to go. With a silicone ring, you won't have to worry about losing your finger if your ring gets caught on something. They're also great for people who work with their hands a lot or participate in activities where a metal ring could be dangerous.
03 | Affordability
Silicone rings are also more affordable than metal rings, which is awesome if you're on a budget or if you're someone who likes to change up their style often. They're also great for people who have expensive taste but don't want to spend a fortune on a ring! You can find some unique silicone rings without breaking the bank.
Silicone rings are our go-to, and with Manly Bands the comfort level is 10/10.
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STANDOUT FEATURES
Aside from the fact silicone rings are a great alternative to traditional rings, are affordable and come in various colors/looks, there are a few things that sold us on Manly Bands over the other silicone rings we tried:
The comfort level is 10/10. We have had some rings that the silicone is too stiff and rubs on our fingers weird. We have had some that break really easy. We even have some that just don’t feel right when getting into activities with our hands- Many Bands feel like a cloud, sometimes we forget they are on our fingers, and just feel good wearing
The quality is there. You get what you pay for. Our last silicone ring was $10. Broke in a few weeks. These are around $30, but are more durable, easy to clean, and look legit with anything
Variety. We love the feel and texture of each ring, the variety offered for both us and our friends. It is all about options these days, and Manly Bands has them.
BONUS FEATURES
Manly Bands' doesn’t just sell silicone rings. In fact, that is not really what they are even known for. They sell a variety of men and women’s wedding rings and other bands. They feature rings from popular culture favorites like Jack Daniels Whiskey, Lord of the Rings, and More!
Manly Bands duuude Factor: Our Go-to Brand for Silicone Rings
Price: $31 for Silicone Ring
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BRAND INFO
A BAND FOR EVERY MAN
John and Michelle, co-owners of Manly Bands had such a horrible experience finding John’s wedding band. There was no place to get cool options, find a ring that fit or even be close to a normal budget, and the customer experience was just awful. So they both quit their jobs, moved across the country, got married, and started Manly Bands out of their new garage — all in 30 days!!
Michelle, a former actress, gave each ring its own unique personality and name while John, who worked previously at Getty, understood the power of strong pictures and video. John's mom was making birch boxes and Michelle's mom was writing thank you cards. Yes, this was personal and it still is today!
Manly Bands, LLC was launched in November 2016 and has grown into having a band for everyman!
“It’s simple, Manly Bands helps every man (woman, and alien) find a genuine badass and unique-to-them wedding band. We believe if you are going to wear one ring for the rest of your life, then you better be guaran ‘damn ‘teed to love it. Manly Bands was created so that EVERYONE could have a buying experience with reverence, class, and love during the selection process.”
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