CableWholesaleRJ45 Ethernet Network Cable Strain Relief Boots, RJ45 Boot Cover Fits Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6 Ethernet LAN Cable Connectors, 50 Pieces Per Bag, Black

So I've been reluctant to buy strain reliefs for awhile mostly because I wasn't sure what to get as I've read both good and bad reviews on just about every brand. I was afraid they'd be too loose or look to cheap. I've only made a few Cat5e cables and I wanted to start making them look more professional when I sell them to friends so I decided to shell out for these thinking they were a fair price for a bag that would last me awhile. They feel a bit cheap but they look okay and they fit like a glove on my bulk CablesToGo Cat5e stranded wire and it feels sturdy enough that I highly doubt it would come off under normal use. The only downside is the build quality leaves a bit to be desired and it won't look as good as store bought cables but it certainly does the job and nobody seems to notice the cheap rubber. I posted some pics for anyone curious as to how the finished product looked on my cables. All around I'm satisfied with my purchase knowing these fit my cables would probably buy again.

Being an uptight kind of nerd I like mike cables not only wired right, but pretty. I also find myself more often then not really cranky when a crimp fails because someone had the cable bound too tightly and pulled free.I really like these units for a couple of reasons.PROs:1. Cheap2. Effective.3. Very clean professional look.4. I will prep my patch cables offsite using black CAT6 and validate them, never had an issue.5. Support these shields give a lot of support to the most vulnerable part of the cable, the connecting crimp. They protect from snags and broken clips, bending and pulling (limited protection), and greatly clean the look of the install.Cons:1. Only so many in a bag!2. This does not make cables "stupid proof"3. This can make it a little more difficult to remove a jack as its more difficult to depress the release tab, but since part of the job of these things is to prevent accidental disconnections, Im OK with that.If you have any questions about my experieces with these things email me:jim at jimshride dot com.

These are a 'value added' item added to connections that you may often disconnect and then move around. They keep the plastic spring clip from catching on something and breaking.If you are creating connectors that are rarely if ever disconnected, and, more importantly, never moved, you don't need these.But, if you do move the cable around, and, most importantly, pull it through other cables, these are the ticket.Must be installed before the connector, or run down the cable from the other end before that connector is installed.

I am trying to find more words to describe my experience with these boots, but it is somewhat difficult.The items arrived on time, actually before schedule.They work fine and fit snug around my cables, although the boot could be a little shorter so it does not push the latch and unwanted disconnection occurs.Other than that the price was right.UPDATE:After making a few cable using these boots, it seems that the latch covering is too tight.I have connector disconnecting from network devices such as NIC'S switches and routers, just from the weight of the cable.I started to trim the latch covering away and the connector stay latched.CONCLUSION: The boot is too tight in the area of the connector latch release lever.

Just what I needed

They do exactly what I needed them for and have had no issues. They showed up quick and didn't cost much. The only thing I've found that could be an issue for some people is that they are a little stiff. I've found it easier to try and get my finger to the release tab around the boot instead of bending them. This would not be ideal for the end of a travel type cable is all. I've come up with a solution and will add a picture to go with this. If you just cut a little triangle in the base of the dome that covers the release tab. Then it is a lot more flexible to depress and still stops things from snagging and ripping of the locking tab.

Title says it all. Calling these strain relief boots, if you have ever used them you know is total bull. These are best called anti snag boots. They keep the tab end of your ethernet cables from snagging as you pull them back through bundles. They also allow you to color code your cables by network, pick say blue for your eth0, orange for eth1, white for eth2 and so on... They hold on nicely, and are flexible enough to keep me happy.

These are great little boots and fit tight to the cable. If you make your cable correctly they'll serve you well. They also function as a constant annoyance for the wife when she steps on them, randomly left in hallways, on living room floors, etc. If annoying your wife is your bag, these will surely kill two birds with one stone.

Fantastic product. I highly recommend for anyone looking to make their own cables

As expected. Hard to get this wrong.

Great price

I got them and I used a couple today.

Excellent product, great price, fast shipping! :)