Like this one?

Garmin Foot Pod SDM4

https://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/...?variant=11311186246

I only have experience with the garmin one. I've bought one new off amazon for $45 a few years back. It seems amazon still trends this price every once in a while. Otherwise they sell used for about $30-35. Either way you're far from the $70 MSRP.

This one from Runscribe doesn't cost $70. And this one from Stryd too

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Trust me I’m a doctor!
Well, I have a PhD :-)

Yeah, they are hundreds of dollars, much more than $70.
Not sure how that helps.

It answers the question regarding foot pods that do not cost $70 and will work with Garmin devices.

There's no indication that the OP is looking for a less expensive alternative.

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Trust me I’m a doctor!
Well, I have a PhD :-)

OP is also looking for a recommendation. That item is on pre-order. What experience do you have with it? How can you recommend it? What affiliation do you have with the product if you can recommend it prior to release?

While your point that the OP asks for foot pods that work with Garmin and don't cost $70 is entirely accurate, it seems incredibly safe to assume that he is looking for devices that cost less than that price point.

OK...I will clearly state that I am looking for a cheaper option, not a $200 footpod that has zero additional benefit when used with a Garmin watch.

I have a Garmin foot pod sitting on my dresser that has not had a battery in it for over a year. PM me.

Actually, I thought it was hilarious...wish I would have thought of that first :)