I purchased this not for swimming but for running.  My sons for Christmass gave me an IPOD to use while running, well sweat and IPODS don't go well together and I sweat a great deal running 4 to 6 miles.  This little case is great, I plug the IPOD in, in the case close it up, plug my head phones in outside the case, strap it to my arm and off I go. Having the ability to adjust volume and select other songs without having to take it off of my arm is great.  Well worth the cost.

Seems like a great product - but doesn't fit I-Phone!  I wanted it for boating, running, and outdoors because water and the I-Phone just don't mix.  I'm glad that returns are easy.