Puregear 60326PG Shell with Kickstand and Holster Combo for Moto X - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black (60326PG)

I admit, I returned mine, but it wasn't because the case and holster weren't great--they were.Pros:1) The slimmest, lightest combination holster/shell that I tried.2) The texture of the shell gives the phone a great grip.3) Holster holds the shell/phone combination securely without a clip on top.4) Kickstand works (in portrait mode) and is very unobtrusive when folded.Cons: (and they're not really cons--it's a matter of preference)1) Whatever color choices you made for your MotoX can't be seen through the black2) No Motorola dimple; it's a small thing, but I happen to really like the dimple.3) The holster isn't interchangeable with any other kind of shell/case--it's because the shell is so thin and fits so well within the holster.I would have kept it if I didn't enjoy swapping out cases for different types too much--I didn't want to have to keep around multiple holsters! But it really was the lightest and one of the sleekest-looking protective options out there, and I really liked that the holster doesn't have a clip.

I first tried a Seidio DILEX belt clip case but was very disappointed. I had experience with this type of case before and really liked it with one exception. The plastic around the power and volume buttons is very thin. On my previous similar case for my RAZR M, the thin plastic broke and it became a nuisance to slide the phone in and out of the holster. Breakage can be avoided if you first insert the phone power/volume button side in first. For removal, be sure to remove the left side first (OPPOSITE power/volume buttons). The kickstand is plastic but works in both portrait and landscape (Seidio only works in landscape mode).Overall this is a slim case, not adding a lot of bulk. It's easy to slide the phone in and out but in fairness, it is not as sure locking as the Seidio. But for me, this case is the perfect addition to my Moto X.

UPDATE 6/14/2014Moving review to 1 star. I did purchase another one here we are again 2 months later and the plastic case is breaking in the top right corner by the buttons and the holster has cracked in the same place rendering it unusable. I've already ordered and received a Aduro Shell Holster Combo Case (which is less expensive by the way). The Aduro has the same basic design as the Puregear but the plastic seems sturdier. Hopefully it will last for the long rung.UPDATE: 4/3/2014Well, the case is now broken exactly where I thought is was going to - around the buttons. As planned, I purchased a new case and popped it into the old holster. Then yesterday the phone worked itself out of the holster onto the sidewalk in front of my house - happily it landed on the case side and not the screen side so no damage. However, I then noticed that the holster has cracked on the near the middle side where it flexes when the phone slides in and out - so it was loose in the holster and that is why it slipped out. I have now switched to the new holster as well. The plastic this is made of just doesn't seem to be as durable as it should - I would have expected it to last more than 3 months. I might try to see about whether I can get a replacement for the broken one - but not sure I want to mess with it or not.Dropping my review stars from 5 to 3 due the durability problems.UPDATE: 3/25/2014I've had this case now for about 3 months. The plastic has started to chip away in the upper right corner of the case around the phone - the belt clip & holster is still ok. I've not dropped the phone onto any hard surfaces that I remember that would have damaged the case. The plastic just seems to be cracking and falling off. So far is hasn't broken enough to really affect the overall protection just yet, but I can tell the next piece to break off will be around the power button - at which point I'll need to replace it.There is a 1 year warranty on it, but it requires you ship the case back to puregear and then wait for them to send a replacement back.I still like the case and everything else about it, so my plan is to just buy another one for $15 - at which point I'll have an extra belt clip as well in case that breaks in the future.==original review==I'm one of those guys who wants my phone clipped to my belt - so I have easy access to it. I've had this Puregear about a week so far. My last phone was a bionic and I had the Otterbox Defender - so going from that to the Moto X with this holster is like night and day as far as size and weight. This doesn't have the built-in screen protector like the defender had and I'm a little worried about that - I'll probably end up getting a screen protector film.The case itself is molded very nicely to my Moto X - it allows my custom accent colors to shine through around the camera and the buttons. The feel of the plastic is also very nice - not too hard, not too soft and has a nice looking texture. There is a slight raised edge to the front which holds the screen off the table a bit when laid flat screen side down. The case snaps on tight and feels like it is part of the phone following all the nice contours the moto x has.There are two unprotected edges on the case - along top and bottom front edges. The picture on Amazon does not show this. A drop impacting those 2 areas may damage the phone. I'm assuming this is a design tradeoff to make it work with the holster.The case weighs 7/8 of an ounce. The holster weighs 1 and 3/8 of an ounce.It slides into and out of the holster nicely and it feels very secure when in the holster. I can leave the charger plugged in and still insert and remove the phone from the holster.The belt clip works well (maybe a bit better than the defender) and really holds on. The top edge of the clip is a bit higher than the defender, which is nice for opening and closing it but it does dig into my side a bit sometimes. I had 2 of the defender belt clips break on me in my 2 years owning the bionic. I can't tell if this one will be any more durable just by looking at it.I tried out the kickstand and it was a bit stiff to close. That might work itself out over time. I don't really think I'll use the kickstand much so it doesn't matter to me.I've not dropped the phone yet (thank goodness) so no report on how it fares. I think as long as it doesn't get a direct blow to the screen or hit on one of the front unprotected edges that the case should do its job.Overall I'm very happy with the case/holster so far. I like the size, weight, fit, feel and how it makes it easy to carry and access my phone. It doesn't have the full protection of some other cases however and I hope that doesn't bite me when I have that eventual drop.

The case has a nice soft touch texture to it, and looks nice. They provide a phone holster which is also nice if you use those things.The front of the Moto X is still exposed at the top and bottom edges. I dropped my phone on concrete while riding a bike and it fell on the bottom corner. Still got part of my bezel scuffed.The area around the volume and power buttons has also cracked. Wish the buttons were covered by the case to make it easier to press the buttons (the Moto X needs it, the buttons are difficult to push to begin with).My primary reason on purchasing this case was for the kickstand, but the kickstand struggles to hold the phone up. Standing up portrait, if you tap the top of the Moto X it will topple over. Standing landscape, it wobbles even on a flat surface. Disappointing for a case that's supposed to support your phone upright.There is another case that looks exactly like this, but has a X pattern and a wider kickstand that is better than this one.

I recently purchased a Moto X through Republic Wireless, a Sprint MVNO reseller, and needed a case. I always seem to purchase three cases for the phones I buy - one super thin case with minimal form factor, a larger ruggedized case, and a case with a kick-stand for watching movies/videos. I don't use the holster at all so that part is excluded from this review. I think this particular case is a nice option as it combines the kickstand aspect, with a rugged rubber shell, and adds some texture to the back. The case is not as thick as a rugged case so it still makes it easy to carry.Pros:Kickstand works (can be stiff at first but easier to use over time)Not too thick"Grippy" textureCons:It leaves some parts of the phone exposed such as the very top and very bottom front edgesThe case doesn't have a cut-out for the middle of the Moto-X back (where you place your index finger when using the phone)Limited color selectionI will look forward to this same type of case for all my phones in the future as it is a nice compromise between form and function.