This is the perfect leash for dogs who are constantly on the go with their humans! The short handle is at exactly the perfect length for a tall dog like a dobie on walks in town, but the elasticity and length of the full leash when worn around the waist is ideal for running and hikes. My only complaint is that there is not a larger waist size available, because while I can wear the leash loosely around my hips it's pretty tight on a big guy. All in all, though, we love this leash!

I took my 7 month old, newly adopted Heeler girl out for her first run today, a nice 10 mile meandering sigle track, with the Romer leash and honestly, I was so STOKED how well it worked. The hands off waist belt when worn just tight enough to stay above my hips but loose enough to spin as she switched sides made for a total hassle free run and the elastic allowed her to know when to stay close with no jerks or jolts (to her or me;-). The shorter length was perfect for us as she was able to stay out of my feet while keeping the leash off the ground. The top rope collar, roamer combo is perfect. Thanks for making the best "friend gear" on the planet!! Cheers

Purchased this leash the other day for running with my dog. This has saved my back! He still pulls if he sees something more exciting (like a squirrel) however I no longer have to remember to switch hands holding the leash to alter the strain on my shoulders. Now I can just focus on running. Great product.

I bought this leash today, drove home and put it on the new harness I bought for my boy too. We've been running 4 miles a day and I wanted something a little easier for me. I walk outside with it hooked to him we run about 100 meters before he pulls too quickly and the cheap plastic clip breaks off.. I'm going to try to attach one of those metal clip things to it and see if that would make it more durable.. Not impressed with the quality.. A leash designed for running a big dog should be made with more than cheap plastic.

Great leash for running/walking with my dog! Love the handle near the end of the leash. Would recommend this leash.

Well made, and the clasp is the best for arthritic hands. Sporting the green Roamer which goes well with Auburn hair . . .

Great for those outdoor adventures when the sign outside says "dogs must be on leash" Lets them run around and roam, while still obeying the law.

This is an amazing leash that is perfect for any outdoor activity, running, walking, biking, or anything else!

We've bought so many of these I can't count! We use them to run our girls with an electric scooter and hook them together foor a jog. They're amazing!

This leash is absolutely the best one I have ever used. It's perfect for walking, hiking, and snowshoeing. Our dog isn't trustworthy off-leash, but this long, extending leash does give him some freedom. I love that it can be worn comfortably around my waist or used as a regular leash. The only problem is that it isn't great for city traffic as you have to hold onto it about halfway down so that the dog doesn't get out too far. All in all, it's perfect for those outings where your dog can wander a bit more than a regular leash and this has become our everyday leash!

Just wish it had a handle halfway down the leash.

I love it, I use it when we go running. Highly recommended it, makes the run so much easier & enjoyable.

Our favorite leash!

Obi weighs 90lbs and riding a bike with him using a regular leash was dangerous at best! But with this leash, my wife or I just buckle it around our waist and ride. The elasticity helps as a shock absorber for ObiWan and us.

I really like these leashes for hiking, skijoring, abd biking with the dogs. The waist attachment is great and saves wear and tear on my arm (esp. w/4 big pullers attached). My only complaint is the bungee wears out quickly to the point wear it no longer absorbs the shock. Otherwise it's a really well thought out product.

We adopted Athena (Dane) at the very playful age of 15 mos. As we do not have a fenced area, we do have acreage for her to explore. Since I was not ready to start off leash training I thought this leash would be good for giving her some space. It has been the best leash I have ever used. When we walk it lets her get ahead without injuring/choking herself. We use it for running as well. This leash has just the right amount of give and it has made her a much better walker/runner.

My last dog used a Roamer leash, so I got another one. But it's just too long. When he runs by my side the leash drags on the ground, and when he stretches out the bungee he's able to leave the sidewalk and get out into the street. I'd like to see the 1" webbing used in a shorter leash, that would be both strong and safe.

Great quality and worked perfectly for what we intended - hands free leash for hikes. With a little dog, the bungee is a little stronger than her, but she got used to it and loves it on her hikes!

I have to say I love the roamer leash. I can either walk or run with my dog and she loves the feeling of certain freedom. My favourite thing about it is that is goes around my hips (keeping my doggie controlled) and it also has the loopie close to the dog when I need a short leash to cross the streets. I have bought several for my friends and they all LOVE IT!

I was very excited to find a hands free leash to use on my dog when we hike or walk in open areas. I read many of the comments and most were positive except for the clip on the leash. When I got the leash (after it came 2/3 of the way here than went all the way back to OR where it came from) I immediately tried it out but came to realize that the belt for me was tiny! Now, it is adjustable but by the time I got the belt around me, my dog had lost almost 3 foot of leash! And I am not a large person by any means but I did need about 34-36" of belt to be comfortable. When using this leash, the owner has almost zero control over their dog due to the bungee. If my dog had wandered into the street it would have been almost impossible to pull her back quickly. And the funky lobster like clip makes me very nervous. My dog could pull on it the wrong way and it would come open. Belt is not too comfortable either. Overall weight of the belt and leash is quite heavy. A small dog would be weighed down. Scarlett is 75 lbs and I thought it was heavy even for her. Great concept but poor execution. I do not believe Ruffwear tested this product on different sizes of dogs before producing it. Traffic handle was a great idea though.

Love the roamer leash for my lab! Makes walking and running easy, and gives me my hands back!! Look forward to trying more gear!

I have had many people ask me where I bought the leash.

Even though I don't think of myself as an extremely large person, I found that the waist loop was just barely large enough for my hips, where I would be most comfortable wearing it. I solved my problem by buying a Hoopie Collar from Ruffwear and using it as an extender (same clasps, same color and width). Now, it's perfect!

One of THE best leashes I have ever used. It gives me the comfort on days when my body is not cooperating to be handsfree with my service dog and it gives him a bit more freedom while going potty AWAY from me. The traffic lead part close to the leash hook is AWESOME!

I really do only use these leashes since I've had too many incidents where the dog (foster) has pulled the leash out of my hand. They are great for taking the dog on a Springer next to the bike. The only issue I have with them is that the bungie part stretches out and looses it's elasticity too quickly. I have plenty of these leashes that and super long because of that!

My dogs used to a 16ft. retractable leash , but i wanted something i felt safer with hiking the trails. BB actually got used to the new leash within minutes and with the freedom to extend it himself works great for both of us.

Got this about a month ago, and I'm so glad I did. My 85 lb. Great Dane/Black Lab mix loves to stop and sniff around when hiking, and when trail running there's always certain parts that he needs more time and space to maneuver in. This leash prevents jolting, gives you a warning through increased leash tension when your dog starts falling behind, and lets them roam a good distance while still being able to maintain positive control. I love the traffic handle feature, it's perfect for when a trail gets crowded with people coming the opposite direction, you can just call your dog over and hold on to it. After a month of fairly vigorous use, it still looks like I just got it the other day.

I love running hands free with this leash. The clasp on the collar is very sturdy and safe. I had to get accustomed to the bungee, but prefer it to a flat leash because it keeps me from tripping over it. My 45 pound dog runs all over the place in front of me and this is great for that. The only reason I am replacing my old one is that Whit has almost chewed through both sides of the leash. She is a show-off when we pass other dogs and runs with the leash in her mouth. I have been running with this for a year and it has held up this long. It is double duty with two sides going from the bungee to the collar. My dog just grinds her teeth on it and it is frayed. I am buying two replacements just in case. Definitely worth it!

This leash is awesome for our running adventures and leaves my hands free for my water and whatever else I may need them for. Also keeps me centered instead of him pulling on my one arm, he pulls my waist and keeps my pace on track. I love this leash, but just make sure you have control over your dog because it doesn't offer much if he lunges at something you don't want him to due to the bungee. That's why we have been training ourselves when the cars go by.

I used this for our hiking trip and it worked great gave the dog room to explore. Was most useful when scrambling up short cliffs my hands could be free and dog could go at his own pace. I am also finding it useful with the foster dogs to have them stay near me in the house. Only item is that the Large is a bit too long for using on sidewalks walking to trails so I do not use it unless we have a longer hike planned

My favorite leash of all time! I wear it over my shoulder like a single-point sling and leaves me hands free

This is the best leash from running. I bought 2 of these leases and have never had such an enjoyable experience running. I have to run on the road before I hit the woods and can take the dogs off their leashes and it has always been a struggle with their normal leashes and having them tug to go smell something. Being able to have the roamer leash around my waist and not tug back against them is amazing. The elastic core also helps so the dogs are not tripping over their leash!

Love it!

The leash came unfastened and my dog almost came free; it was quite scary. For the most part the leash itself is constructed well, just the fastener needs some re-engineering!

This is by far the best leash in the world - extremely durable, comfortable to have around the waist or to unclip and hold like a regular leash, and plenty of room for my dog to explore the close area but strong enough to pull him back when he "roams" too far. Absolutely amazing product - all Ruffwear products are OUTSTANDING!!!

This leash is everything I thought it would be. I bought it for my chihuahua/dachshund service dog, because since we are together so much its easier for me to have a hands free leash! The leash is pretty heavy duty which took a little getting used to for my 11 pound girl. I have experimented with clipping my end all sorts of different ways and prefer wearing it clipped across my chest because it allows the leash to sit higher, since she's so low to the ground. I will be getting her boyfriend, Dexter, a Shibu Inu service dog, one as well, and I know plenty of other service dog owners who have been searching for the answer of how to carry the leash and groceries!

We have been using this leash for years, have bought 6 of them. Love the "roaming" room it allows for my big dogs. Only problem is the clip has broken several times from my ridgeback who pulls a bunch, so we usually have to replace it with a stronger one from the hardware store. Wish they would make a sturdier version for big dogs.

The Roamer Leash has been the perfect solution for walking my dog who loves to keep his nose to the ground. The expansion allows for him to feel the end of his free range unlike the Flexi which he has pulled out of my hand on several occassions. I would have given it a five star rating but the clip, which must be an older model because it is different than the clip shown, broke. I was able to replace it with a new one from a local hardware store. My second Roamer Leash has a heaver version of the clip which is different from the one shown.

I want to thank you for ALL of your products! We've been buying Ruffwear for years for our Husky/GSD girl, and our Husky/GSD/Lab girl! But today, I want to thank you for the leash we bought - our younger dog PULLS like a draft horse on our walks no matter what harness we have her in - we've tried EVERYTHING and NOTHING works. I work with my hands and have wrist problems anyway - her pulling just exacerbates that, and I DREAD our twice-daily walks. We got one of your ROAMER leashes and I wore it around my waist - NO more pulling, and I can walk this dog ALL day with no complaints!~I am going to buy a second for our other dog, and will be telling EVERYONE about you! THANK YOU!

It fits great around my waist and my "olly dog treat bag plus" attaches nicely too! It gives the dogs more freedom to move around me when we are running together.

Great leash for trail running and hands free walking. I use it as a professional dog walker and have had up to three big dogs securely attached with no problems. The talon clip is much sturdier than the previous clasp (I broke three of the earlier model clasps)

This lead is great for exploring. It allows my dog more freedom than a normal lead, but you still have enough control - even at roadsides if you hold it short enough to reduce the amount of bungee. It's not a training lead though, so I wouldn't recommend it if your dog is still learning to walk nicely at your side. I was worried that the talon clip may be too big and heavy for my little dog, but it is not - I weighed the clip and it is no heavier than the one on my normal lead, with the bonus that it is much easier to clip on and off.

This is a great leash for running with my dog, whether in the neighborhood or out on the trails. Having my hands free has been awesome, and my dog has had no issues adjusting to it. We just love it!

Nice leash for no hands trail running. We do not like it so much for road side running where there may be cars.

I'm going to take 2 stars away because of the plastic clasp used to attach the leash to your waist. I have lots of RuffWear products and have come to expect never-fail sturdiness. The thin plastic clasp does not inspire confidence. Maybe it's fine if you have a small dog, but if you're running with an 80 pound Lab that's known to stop and bolt after squirrels, I always worry that the clasp will fail. A good aluminum clasp instead of thin plastic would be a great product upgrade. I hope RuffWear will consider doing so. I would recommend this leash only after telling a potential buyer of my concerns.

I have fibromyalgia and this leash is a life saver for me. I love the easy clasp, the waist attachment, and the stretch of the leash. Even when my dog pulls I do not feel the jar on my wrist. Just the best leash ever. Thank you!

This leash is great ~ it will expand out, allowing your dog to move out and check things out, but it gradually gets taught, allowing them forwarning prior to hitting the end of the lead. Loop at human end is great for tying up or tying to human. Worth it! Hardware is unique and works great.

I wish to modify my earlier review called "Use with Extreme Caution". The Talon clip was not working well for us (see above post) as it kept coming undone and dogs were getting loose. Upon calling RuffWear with this problem, we were able to get two locking carabiner clips sent to us. My husband used a hack saw to get the Talon clip off and we now use the locking carabiner. Now VERY secure and we are quite happy! Thank you RuffWear for your excellent customer service!

This leash is awesome. The flexibility of the lead is the best feature to me. Use it as a standard leash, around the waist, tie it to a tree. I especially like the handle closest to the clasp when you need more control. The elastic is just enough give while running around town with your mutt

Love love love this leash! Great for walking with the kids and my dog. I get to have my hands free to push a stroller, hold a hand, etc... and don't have to worry about dropping the leash. He gets the extra room to pee on trees and bushes we pass and the whole experience is just more comfortable.

Love the bungie aspect of the leash as they can snif and be dogs on our walks, but the Talon clip has come loose more than once. The ring on their collars gets between the seams on the Talon Clip and forces it open. Get a locking carabiner instead for total security.

Not as good as expected but better than ordinary leases.

I bought this leash last summer and have been using it all the time. It's a great change from having my arm yanked any time my dog sees a deer or dead fish on the beach. It's also great being able to give him a little extra length and freedom to roam when we're out running.

Very well designed and constructed. flexible, long, strong. Our dogs love the extra freedom and so do we.

I love this leash for trail running, hiking and multiple dog walking - we foster, and it's great to have our well mannered walker on the waist leash and devote hands to the often less-well-behaved transient. If I had one change, I would have a shorter option... this is perfect for the back-country user (which I know is the intended audience), but for in-town use, both leashes exceed the standard town ordinance length of 6'. The elastic aspect of it is especially nice, as it allows for gentle reminder of length limit without jarring you/the dog when the limit is reached. This is a favorite, for sure!

Works great for trail running when a leash is required in parks and recreational areas! I love the hands free waist option. It also works well for day to day walks in the city.

This is a great leash for when you can let your dog explore - but still need them leashed. It stretches out a good distance and the elastic core is great for your shoulder if you have a dog that likes to run full speed and you can't keep up : ) I love the new talon clip and having the option of wearing the leash around my waist or holding it in my hand. Great product!

I love this leash and recommend it to all of my friends. After using this leash I'll never go back to a 'regular' one. It's easy to go 'hands-free' and if your dog pulls a bit the bungee reminds them that they're nearing the end of the leash and my pup doesn't get jerked around.

The belt clip broke the second time that I used this! My puppy was then running free. I am glad that he was not hit by a car. I would not recommend this.

this leash surpassed my expectations, i just received it today, but already love it so much. The waist feature is the best! But the only thing i find bad with the leash is the talon clip which i will be putting in a locking carabiner for, but other than that great leash..

This product is great.. I can have one dog on the roamer leash while the other is on a regular leash.. our runs are much smoother now!

i had cervical fusion on c5-c6-c7 and can't pull on a leach, so walking my dog was a no-go. thanks to the versatility of this leash, i can wear around my waist, and can walk the pupster! it is well made and very sturdy!! great product guys!!

Love the hands free concept of this leash. Overall great product although the leash is heavier than expected. I wouldn't recommend the large for a dog less than 40 pounds. When running I find the leash to be "bouncey", but the hands free and other features are fantastic. A must have for an active owner with a high energy dog.

I bought this for my son who has a boxer. He loves it as it gives him flexibility and freedom to run or bike with his dog. A wonderful product.

Love my Roamer Leash! Definitely nice if you want to let your dog have more room to sniff around, but can't let them off leash completely. Hiking and Running/Walking with this is excellent because of the give it has and the room in the handle to put it around your waist. I use it for walking the dogs with the kids. It leaves my hands free to wrangle small children and I can bring the dogs along too. Only issue with mine has been that it got pinched in a joint of some play equipment and frayed.

I love the idea of this product, especially for my dog who can't be off leash (no recall) it gives her a bit more 'roaming' room in the woods. The leash itself is solidly built but the clasp is not as secure as I'd like. Within 10 minutes of heading out on our walk this morning the clasp had come undone and my dog was roaming with no leash...scary for someone with a dog that doesn't come when she's called. I have ended up subbing in a locking carabiner for the Talon Clip.

My favorite leash! Makes running and walks a breeze. The sheath does fray a bit if it drags on concrete though. Just a cosmetic thing, it's holding up really well.

Today I had my first test about 14 km running with my dog. The Roamer Leash is in conjunction with the Web Master Harness perfect. It´s a special kind of freedom. A very good product. Greetings Kai

I love this leash! It makes running with my border collie a total breeze (when she can't be off leash). It lets her have a little bit of room if she wants to run a little faster than me or if she decides to stop and check out a chipmunk. She's actual a lot better behaved for running with it now too! would definitely recommend this! Got my new favorite running buddy!

I love love love this leash. It is so comfortable and gives us the flexibility we need while hiking or walking.

Just got back from our first weekend in VT with the Roamer! Perfect for Taz hiking/running/ hanging around the campsite. Our dog is not reliable off leash and this was the perfect solution for him! It was great for hiking...gave him some flex to sniff and left our hands free to manage scrambling down trails. Love it for running too. And it's perfect to clip to a picnic table or porch railing. And RUFFWEAR, thank you so much for swapping in the Talon Clip. Makes a huge difference 'cause if Taz came unclipped off his leash, he'd be gone in a heartbeat!

I really like this leash. Finnigan in only 6 months old, so he's still learning to walk well on a leash, and the flex in this one gives him a little extra space. I like wearing it around my waist so I've got my hands free. It appears to me very sturdy and made of long lasting materials.

Fabulous product. Perfect for hiking.

This leash is great for the trails and for walking on the minimal traffic streets around our neighborhood. A lot of the trails are slick and the bungee feature is great because we can keep her leashed on the trails that people are on without worry of her running off. It works great with the Singletrack Pack! Highly recommended!

I have a 4 yr old Jack Russell terrier, who is my running buddy. I was looking for a leash that i didnt have to hold and that was durable. The Roamer leash is great, durable, and works well with his halter. It is very worth getting especially if you do a lot of running and hiking with your dog!!!

A great way to exercise a borzoi is on a bicycle, but you worry about any slack in the leash getting caught in the pedals, or having your hand jerked off the handlebars with a minor zig/zag. The Roamer solved it all. It's perfect for a hands free stroll/jog/run, as well.

Love the 'hands-free' feature of this leash. Originally bought the smaller of the 2 sizes, but found that to be too small, so my kids use that one, and I up-sized to the larger version.

I thought it would be like my other one I could wear around my waist & it wasn't. However I attach it to my red one and then attach it to my little one and she can explore further in thr front yard while I do gardening so iit turned iut even better thank you

great leash would reccommend

I am a K9 Officer with the Sheriff's Dept. I work an explosives detection dog. I recently sustained a significant shoulder injury. The 3' of "play" in the Roamer Leash has allowed me to keep working my K9 (and taking him for leisure walks!) without any further injury or pain. It has just enough "spring" that he is not able to jerk my arm without warning when he gets on odor. I would highly recommend this to anyone with similar shoulder/arm issues.

I've been looking for a long and flexible leash as I have four dogs and after reading the reviews, I was sold on purchasing two leashes. I'm so glad I did and the length is terrific that gives them space to roam; the green and blue colors are bright and fun. I highly recommend this any active dog owner.

Ok this is the best leash ever, for running with my dogs..fantastic

I recommend this leash. As soon as my friend heals from her injury, I am going to buy another leash so she can run with one of my dogs while I run with the other.

Except for the few dog parks, there is really no where to legally let your dog off leash around here. The roamer leash is the next best thing! I don't use it walking around the city, but I clip it onto my pup's harness when we are hiking in the hills. For my small dog, it's great! No jerking at the end of the leash to investigate that plant, and if we run around a bit and he takes off twice as fast as me, he gently reaches the end of the leash and slows down.

This is my second roamer leash, the first failed at the plastic buckle. I like all of the improvements, but something to absorb the shock of a 75 pound dog with a running start would be nice...

This is a must have if you love to run your dogs. We use this together with the Knot-a-Coupler. The range of movement is perfect for for hands free trail running. As always would be careful if you spend most of the time on the sidewalks as your running partners still have the ability to move any direction. Great Product!!!