*****
This is an upscale designer water bottle, top of the line in every way. The designs of Sigg's water bottles are gorgeous, from the plain, solid color bottles, to others with intricate designs; this one is sort of a combination, having the Sigg logo and a sleek black and red color combination.

I switched from regular plastic water bottles because of health concerns, even though I thought a permanent bottle like this would take more work to maintain. These do necessitate regular cleaning (I clean mine every day), but having something so beautiful to drink from makes the cleaning less of a chore. Sort of like my rings, glasses, and watch, I now consider my Sigg personal water bottle a vital accessory, reminding me to drink more water, making a statement about my values, and expressing myself with a special design.

This particular bottle has a sports grip, and a sports top. I'm not the biggest fan of the sports top, preferring a screw top, but this works conveniently when you don't want to take the time to unscrew the top for a drink. It is leak proof.

Sigg of Switzerland water bottles are very high quality, made of light aluminum on the outside, slightly insulated, and covered with a special powder coat on the inside that prevents any leaching whatsoever, unlike plastic and polycarbonate water bottles. They are light, durable, and perfect for any activity. Well water tastes spectacular in these bottles, just like from the tap. They do dent if dropped on a hard surface at a particular angle, but Sigg fans (including me) view this as a type of "seasoning", so that your bottle acquires character. The dents are very slight and are on the outside layer of the bottle, not the inside layer and so don't interfere with any functionality.

Sigg makes their personal water bottle in many sizes. This .75L is the perfect size for sports activities. It is no heavier than a plastic water bottle.

This bottle may seem expensive, but it is so durable that you can plan on it lasting many years. I consider Sigg bottles both an accessory and an investment in my health, so they are well worth it value-wise for me.

Note that Sigg water bottles should not be used to contain boiling water, as this will damage the outer coating. They also cannot be left in the freezer, as it may crack. They can be used for carbonated beverages, if you leave about a half inch of room at the top.

Highly recommended.
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5 stars

Siggs are great for having a reusable water bottle when exercising, with no worries about nasty chemicals leaching in from the bottle itself. This bottle is great because it fits in gym equipment easily, and also on my bike.

My one complaint is that the sport bottle top isn't the easiest to get water out of. It's better than the regular Sigg tops that pour water out way too fast, but sometimes it's a bit too hard to drink from! Even with that, still a great product. 4 stars

This bottle is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also durable, well engineered, and fits in my bike cage. I agree with the other reviewer who stated the drinking lid takes some getting used to, but even with that I give it 5 stars. I am very satisfied with this product, so much so I ordered a white one in a smaller size. Great product and fast shipping. 5 stars