Purchasing a shrewd ring is a bit more complicated than purchasing a smartwatch. To buy one, you need to get a sizing kit, try on some sample rings, find your size, wear it for 24 hours, make sure it fits properly, tell the company your size, and Then, you will receive your shrewd ring. At least that’s how it usually works. Apparently you can skip this process entirely with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Ring – I just wouldn’t necessarily recommend it.
Leaker Evan Blass published a screenshot showing the delivery process of the Samsung Galaxy Ring in its latest Substack post. As with other shrewd rings, you can receive a sizing kit. However, it is crucial to note that the Galaxy Ring is compliant with US standards and if you know your ring size, you can simply order the ring directly.
On the one hand, it shortens the tedious process. You can easily and inexpensively purchase a standard ring size on Amazon or Etsy. Or, if you wear a lot of rings, you may already know your size. The risky thing is that shrewd rings and regular rings are absolutely not wearing the same thing.
Humorous story, my engagement ring was purchased because of my Oura ring size. It was completely too large for my ring finger and I had to have it changed at a jeweler. This was my evil. I did not warn my partner that the Oura ring is available in sizes slightly larger than standard US sizes. But that said, my standard size is 7.5. As of yet, no shrewd ring is available in half sizes. From what we know about the Galaxy Ring, it doesn’t look like Samsung offers half sizes either.
For people who are between sizes, the general rule is to choose the larger size with shrewd rings. But this is where size kits come in handy. Unlike the wrist, the fingers swell. It may be complex to take off your ring in summer compared to winter. I also find it complex if I’ve eaten a salty meal, taken a scorching shower, or feel bloated for any other reason. Conversely, it is much easier after waking up in the morning or washing your hands with cool water. I don’t have particularly meaty fingers either, but damn, mom and dad gave me gnarly knuckles. This is why other shrewd ring manufacturers recommend wearing a trial ring for at least 24 hours. You won’t learn many nuances until you put the damn thing on.
Another problem I have with shrewd ring selection is that it doesn’t always factor in the seasons. After my mother died, I gained 15 pounds. Then I lost 15 pounds. I gained some muscle. When it comes to my body, I’ve learned that slight weight fluctuations can make wearing shrewd rings annoying. Regular rings are much thinner and the materials are not always as stiff. This gives you a bit more flexibility. I need to gain about 20 pounds before I start having problems with my regular rings. Plus, I can always resize them in the blink of an eye. I can’t do this with the shrewd ring. A sizing kit can only lend a hand you understand how differences in materials and stiffness manifest themselves – and whether these differences are okay for everyday, long-term wear.
The perfect shrewd ring fits well but not too tight. The sensors must be aligned with the bottom of your finger. If the ring is too loose, it can twist around your finger willy-nilly. If it’s too tight, believe me, it can really hurt to take it off. It’s also not as basic as cutting off the shrewd ring.
These are all reasons why, even though I know the ring size for each finger, I always insist on getting a shrewd ring sizing kit. This is an annoying step, but in the long run it will save you a lot more grief and waiting.
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