The Seidio Holster is a very well designed belt-clip case that works horizontally or vertically. The holster is for an iPhone 6 in a case, so I chose a Speck Products CandyShell Grip Case for iPhone 6 - Black/Slate Grey (the non-grip is too slippery).
Together they are a great combination for protection of an iPhone 6.
Why cover a beautiful iPhone 6 - 4.7"?
The 4.7" iPhone 6 model (in a case) is borderline uncomfortable for "one handed" use. It's nearly a phablet (the 5.3" version is worse). A slippery case - and a user could easily drop and damage the phone within a few hours of purchase.
In the holster, this Seidio has excellent drop protection and the best and simplest spring clip mechanism to hold the iPhone as any I've seen.
Pros
- The clip holding the phone is easy to unclip and answer the phone and also to clip back in.
(Choose a case wisely; a *slippery case* negates the benefit of the belt clip - making a drop more likely taking it out of the holster. That's why I used the Speck "Grip" case).
Cons
- Men only. My sense is this holster is styled for men, because of the sheer size. Nearly as deep as change purse.
- Hooked - the well-designed belt clip (if not used on the hip) would snag on things in a woman's pocketbook.
- Holster doesn't have a non-skid surface. The belt clip and holster case edges raises the phone off a flat surface. Though you'd have to hit it pretty hard to knock it off the counter. The holster casing needs to hold the phone tightly to do it's job, so it's not a big issue.
At home, it's better to take the phone out of the holster.
Alone, the Speck Products CandyShell Grip Case for iPhone 6 - Black/Slate Grey is a good grippy case once you have the phone in hand. It also has good grip on a counter (won't slip off easily). Highly recommended.
It's great while it lasts...about a year
It's great while it lasts. My third for iPhone 6. The metal rod/axial that the clip hangs on goes through two holes in an ear protrusion of the main holster body. That hole has very little plastic around it and it will break after some time (about a year for me). This is a design flaw; they could add more plastic, perhaps a rib or two. <sarcasim>But why when people will keep buying this one of a kind holster that works very well when it works?<\sarcasm>By the way, I have been using Seidio for about 8-9 years...from my Palm Centro to Samsung Galaxy S to all my iPhones (5 and 6). About five of them have broken in the same manner. One broke in the corner that holds the bottom of the phone. Unfortunately the holster/case combo is still the best and slickest option out there for me.
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It's great while it lasts. My third for iPhone 6. The metal rod/axial that the clip hangs on goes through two holes in an ear protrusion of the main holster body. That hole has very little plastic around it and it will break after some time (about a year for me). This is a design flaw; they could add more plastic, perhaps a rib or two. <sarcasim>But why when people will keep buying this one of a kind holster that works very well when it works?<\sarcasm>
By the way, I have been using Seidio for about 8-9 years...from my Palm Centro to Samsung Galaxy S to all my iPhones (5 and 6). About five of them have broken in the same manner. One broke in the corner that holds the bottom of the phone. Unfortunately the holster/case combo is still the best and slickest option out there for me.
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