Apple’s iPhone 17 Crossbody Strap is too expensive, and there are better choices

Syndication September 12, 2025

Apple’s iPhone 17 Crossbody Strap is too expensive, and there are better choices

Charging $60 for a very basic crossbody strap is ludicrous, even for Apple’s pricing patterns. There are many better options for the same price or less to carry your iPhone while keeping it secure and accessible.

Three phone lanyards: one purple with a clear case, one black with extra pouches, and one with colorful geometric patterns attached to a white phone.

Best crossbody straps for your iPhone

Before the event, we were guessing that the rumored Crossbody Strap was going to cost about $40 — which was still a lot. Boy, were we wrong.

If you, like us, don’t feel like paying $60 for Apple’s new Crossbody Strap, you’re not alone. That’s why we’ve rounded up ten alternatives that will keep your new iPhone within arm’s reach.

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