Showing posts with label gym wear. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gym wear. Show all posts

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Nathan Hydration 2012 Reflective Running Sleeves w/Mittens Review

Nathan Reflective Sleeves with Mittens
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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These sleeves are perfect for autumn morning runs they stay up well and the fluro mits are a great idea. My only problem with them is that the mits don't really stay around my fingers that well, I have to kind of hold them on. But aside from that a great buy and a good price.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

686 Men's Original Snow Tool Belt Review

686 Men's Original Snow Tool Belt, White, Large
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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This is my second 686 toolbelt. I bought a black one and now this brown one. Honestly I got it because it had the bottle opener, though the other tools are cool and work great. All of the tools come off of the belt and can actually be used.

I have a 34" waist and the L is perfect. I'm on the middle of 5 holes.

This is the size chart I can find on some retailers sites [S/M (26-34) and L/XL (32-40)] but the page here has 3 sizes.

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I've bought 3 of these belts and they've all been well-used. I like the first one so much that I had a new black leather belt custom cut to go with the original buckle hardware.

The toolbelt has a utilitarian design which says, "I'm always prepared". While 686 designed this belt for snowboarders, to adjust their bindings out on the slopes, the tools they included are great for many hobbies. The Phillips #2 driver works perfectly for most screws in a computer, and the wrenches seem appropriate for a bike enthusiast.

The width of the belt completely fills my belt-loops on my jeans, which is ideal. Most belts leave some room to spare, which doesn't look quite as nice.

PRO:

*Tools: Flathead and Phillips #2 screwdrivers, Wrenches, Bottle Opener

*Tools are pretty durable.

*Great utilitarian look. Fills belt-loops on jeans or snowpants completely.

*Cool discussion piece.

CON:

*Leather stain _will_ bleed when wet. The belt is advertised as being waterproof, intended for wintersports, so this is a design flaw. Also, the stain is only surface-deep, so if you clip accessories (cellphone, ID, keys, radio, waterbottle) to your belt, it will develop scratches that reveal the leather color below the stain.

*Leather hardens when wet, true of all leather goods. The 686 Toolbelt is no exception. However, because the belt is advertised as being weatherproof, I had expected better performance. This is not the case. Should your Toolbelt become wet, the leather will stiffen a bit. You'll need to apply some leather moisturizer to return it to softness.

*Hardware finish is prone to scratching. The buckle hardware and tools are either nickle-plated or painted black. After you use them a bit, the finish will wear, exposing the metal core. While this is normal for a belt-buckle, plating or painting real tools is much less common. The nickle finish and brass/bronze core both will tarnish when exposed to sweat. Metal cleaners (acetone, kerosene, Hoppes #9, BreakFree CLP, MEK) will remove this tarnish. Clear-coat it to prevent tarnishing.

Despite those criticisms, I still highly recommend this belt.

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This belt was neat at first, but its one feature I used consistently—the bottle opener—started to wear down and get rounded off quite quickly, and is now barely usable. I guess it's nice to have screwdrivers if you need them, but I usually have a Leatherman around for that.

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This is well built and handy. The leather is very thick and high quality. The belt easily snaps apart to make use of the tools.

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I bought this belt not sure if I'd ever actually use it as anything more than something to hold my pants up, but after one of my bindings coming loose on a snowboarding trip last winter, I can say that this belt is as functional at tightening loose fasteners as it is at holding one's pants around their waist.

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Sunday, November 23, 2014

Discount Wigwam Marathon Socks f1062

Wigwam Marathon Sock F1062 LG/White
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I run most days of the week and wear boots when I'm at work. The offshoot on that is that my feet are usually fairly unhappy. These socks while not a cure all for foot problems have improved my overall foot health and have helped keep me from having recurrences of some of the foot problems that I have had in the past.

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Very pleased with this purchase. Ordering any product on line is a crap shoot. But what a pleasant surprise when the product arrives and it is even better than you thought it was going to be.

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They are a very nice pair of socks, but I can't see paying $10 for one pair of socks!! I never would buy them again!!

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Sunday, November 16, 2014

Sugoi Men's Leg Cooler Review

Sugoi Men's Leg Cooler, White, X-Small
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $45.00
Sale Price: $44.95
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On normal dry days in Colorado these are great. It's like having a swamp cooler built in. Unfortunately this season has been uncharacteristically humid, and that has made them warm to wear. Not uncomfortably warm, but not cool. Still, no need for sunblock, and re-applying...

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The leg cooler works well as a combination sunblock and leg warmer/cooler but I've found it only works well as a "cooler" if you are going above 15 mph and it's not humid. Dry sunny days are the ideal conditions. It is a bit tight around the knee for me.

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Friday, November 7, 2014

Best Adidas Golf Girl's Climalite Rangewear Pant Deals

Adidas Golf Girl's Climalite Rangewear Skort, Black, 14
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $55.00
Sale Price: $46.43
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Love this golf skirt. Not too short, not too long. Is comfortable to wear. It was everything I expected it to be.

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Exactly what I wanted. Fitted to size I expected. Plain black. Comfortable and a really good deal. Wear it often as I work at a golf course. Pockets aren't large but large enough for tees and ball marker.

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a good quality product from Adidas. Love the fit and super comfy. I can never go wrong with Adidas products!

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This Adidas Climalite golf skort is excellent. The fit is nice. It is very comfortable and allows freedom of mobility.

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Monday, October 13, 2014

Reviews of Gamma AR Pant - Men's Regular Length by ARCTERYX

ARCTERYX Gamma AR Pant - Men's Regular Length Pants & shorts XXL Nubian Brown
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I have heard others say they fit a little tight, I don't get this at all. I am athletically built, 6 feet tall 175 and if anything the medium is a tad loose. I am not complaining through so far they have impressed with their comfort and protection. The pant breath but keep you warm and feel good against the skin. I have yet to take them on a big trip though but on small hikes they have been great.

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Reviews of Craft Men's Cool Brief with Mesh

Craft Men's Cool Mesh Brief
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $29.99
Sale Price: $26.99
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I run a fair amount, and always get sweaty. I bought these b/c they're well ventilated and help keep me cool. Personally, I like them for medium length runs, (between a 10k and a half-marathon). After that, some of the seams start to chafe.

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I normally don't wear briefs, but I do to run long distances. I like these because it doesn't ride up my leg obviously. I like these because it breathes well. I run from anywhere from 10 to 15 miles two times a week.

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I chose this brief because the breathable material sounded good for sports. After wearing, I find I especially like the fit and support of the pouch. In fact, the cut of the brief, overall, is comfortable.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Reviews of ASICS Men's Hypersprint 5 Running Shoe

ASICS Men's Hypersprint 5 Running Shoe,White/Black/Blue,12 M US
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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At age 65 I may be one of the oldest people to rate this product, but I'm trying to turn back the clock in the track club I belong to. I've worn them twice so far and my mile and 800 meter times are already better than my best from last year. Track season has ten more weeks, and I'm looking forward to doing even better. These shoes are real light and grip the track well.

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I contrast Lite-Ning 4 Running Shoe and ASICS Men's Hypersprint 5 Running Shoe. Because someone may wonder which one to buy from Asics.

Wegiht: Almost same

Number of spikes: Lite-Ning 4 has six spikes, Hypersprint 5 has five spikes

Shape of soles: Lite-Ning 4 has narrower soles (which is good for sprinting)

Size: I bought the sizes of 9.5 for both. I feel Lite-Ning is slightly bigger in the length, not the width. Lite-Ning fits to my feet with thin socks, and Hypersprint 5 fits to my feet with bare feet.

I think Lite-Ning 4 is good for the intermediate level of printers for 100m, 200m and 110mH hurdles. Because I don't run 400m, I am not sure about it. On the other hand, Hypersprint 5 is good for beginners because Hypersprint 5 give less burden to the legs because of the shape of the soles. Or, Hypersprint 5 is also good to wear for practice for any levels of sprinters.

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Sleek, nice looking, light weight, comfortable and very good for the purpose I bought them for.

I'd recommend them to runners.

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The shoes were exactly what my son was looking for. I would recommend them to any runner at any age.

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This was my first experience with this type of shoe and was very happy with the fit and would recommend this brand.

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Sunday, September 28, 2014

Helly Hansen Men's Kos Short Sleeve Polo Shirt Reviews

Helly Hansen Men's Kos Short Sleeve Polo Shirt, Navy, Medium
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $55.00
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I recently became interested in the Helly Hansen Tactel fabric polos after I started branching out from Under Armour. Over the past few years, I've started wearing more "sport" polos (meaning Polo shirts made form technical, wicking fabrics, rather than standard pique knit or jersey cotton), and I've always used ones from Under Armour. Unfortunately, the jersey knit fabrics tend to make my nipples look pointy (TMI, I know), so I started trying to find some pique knit alternatives. I ran across the Helly Hansen Riftline polos, and I fell in love.

These polo shirts (both the rift line and the kos) feel very lightweight and they breathe extremely well. I recently wore one of these shirts to a local theme park (imagine standing in the hot sun, no breeze, 90+ degree heat, for hours) and I stayed fairly cool and dry. The tactel fabric feels light and airy (almost like gauze), and seemed to breathe better than the tech jersey polos I've bought from UA. Its slightly stretchy, and I can't emphasize enough how comfortable these shirts are (regardless of temp). While the fabric technically is jersey knit, it has more texture to it and looks more like a pique polo shirt. The fit seems spot on; I usually wear a XXL in most polo shirts, and the Helly Hansen XXL fit me perfectly. I only wish they had more colors: I bought the cobalt blue, purple, and orange riftline polos when the were on sale for about $44 apiece. I bought the olive green Kos polo (which looks awesome), and if I could find my size, I'd buy the white one and the blue one, too. The Kos polo looks a little dressier than the Riftline polo.

In case you're not familiar with Helly Hansen, they're like the Scandinavian equivalent of North Face or Patagonia; they make a lot of sport and outdoor clothing that's mostly popular in Europe. I first ran across their coats at the Norway shopping area in Epcot center at Disneyword and I was impressed by their style and quality. I now have a Helly Hansen raincoat and I'm always eyeing their parkas.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Buy Carrera Carrera 5530/S Aviator Sunglasses

Carrera CARERRA Ca5530S Aviator Sunglasses,Matte Black Shiny Frame,Grey Gradient Lens,One Size
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $140.00
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Swagg!!! Best price ever,excellent sun blocker,perfect eye fit,timeless frame shape,if you want eye comfort and an upper scale brand-go with "Carrera" -you don't need the car to match!!

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I'm very happy with the purchase, the carrera glasses get a lot of attention as they are not as familiar as the other styles that carerra is familiar for, the mall stores were asking 140.00 I got mine for 70ish bucks. I'm extremely happy!

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After trying these awesome glasses on in a Solstice Sunglasses store I had to have them, their 120 price tag was a deterrent though sending me a search for more reasonable price...cue Amazon! 65 bucks was WAY more reasonable and affordable. They fit like a glove, hugging my face in the right places not uncomfortable in the least. Needless to say you should prolly find a store to try then on for yourself before purchasing considering the fact that everyone's face is fairly different. I'll try and psst a pic and an update in a month or two of use; I've only had them for a day lol. Woo Carreras!

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These are some nice shades, look great on and everyone asks where I got them! I would recommend purchase. James Franco wears them in springbreakers, bought them for a Halloween costume but will wear them all the time.

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Maybe it's me, but the old days of Carrera Sunglasses, when the frames and the glasses were substantial, seemed to be long gone. For some reason these glasses appeared a little flimsy, to much plastic?, and even though they claimed a 68mm eye, they were a little uncomfortable for me to wear. I do have a need for large glasses, and most brands sadly, do not make them all that large. The newer Carreras are so different from the solid ones I enjoyed in the past, so much in fact, that I had to switch my loyalty to newer brands, and also had to find a decent website where they actually give you all the measurements and explains each as well (eye, bridge, temple), so a buyer can make an informed decision. Most vendors just show the sunglasses and will not tell about the fit, and we all know there are different fits. One of the best (considered the best by a 2013 poll) sites to shop for right sizes is framesdirect.com, where they are so thorough that eventually one can learn and find exactly what they need. It is also very important to make sure that wherever one buys from that they are Authorized Dealers of the brand. There are just too many places out there, but not all are by the book, and if one wants the real deal is worth taking the time (by calling the manufacturer if applicable), to make sure one is buying the genuine brand.

Polarized glasses is also a consideration and they tend to cost a little more, but most individuals would benefit from a polarized pair, and of course 100 % UV Protection. This pair of Carrera CARERRA Ca5530S Aviator Sunglasses,Black,Blue Frame,Grey Multi Deg Lens,One Size, were returned. Bought a pair of Police (72mm eye) that looked nice and big, good for driving. Also a pair of Maui Jim Middles (72mm eye). The website framesdirect.com has a sister site right on their website, that caters to the military personnel (active, retired, veteran, spouse, etc.) and the prices are about 30 to 40% lower, so even if someone wants to buy and has no military affiliation I am sure they would know someone that is, and will save a lot of money for the genuine brands (afeyewear.com), this information does not take away from amazon being my favorite online store of all times, but saving real money is always a good thing, and being able to find a very decent pair of sunglasses without having to work too hard, even better. 3 Stars.

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Monday, September 22, 2014

Best NBA Miami Heat Dwyane Wade Home Replica Jersey Youth Deals

NBA Miami Heat Dwayne Wade Youth 8-20 Replica Home Jersey, Small, White
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Ordered this kit from Amazon.com via US supplier.

Sizes were listed as small, medium, large, xl, xxl. As it was for 15 yr old, I ordered meduim. In the product description there was no mention that it was a Youths jersey, as it does now.

There was no mention that they might be VAT to pay on arrival, and a Royal Mail fee for handling such a payment. This added another £15 to bill.

When I opened the box, the size was nearer to a junior medium than an adult size. Kit was really smart, but WAY too small. If it had been right size, it would of been great value for money...until you add on the unexpected taxes.

In fairness to Amazon they were great, resolving the issue straight away and issuing a refund for all costs incurred. I have now ordered the proper size from a British supplier...fingers crossed this time.

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I ordered an XL for my son's 11th birthday. He's about 5'1" and it fit perfectly with a little room to grow. He loved it. I loved that I was able to purchase a youth jersey for him that saved me money, but made him happy.

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Bought this Jersey for my daughter couple of days before an important game between Heats and Lakers. GO HEATS! The quality of this product is great i have no complain good job! Also Amazon did a great job shipping this to me in a timely manner. This is why consumers trust this company and vendors are willing to stand behind Amazon. Hats off to customer service. =D

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The jersey came very fast! I ordered a size Large for my 11 year old brother. I'm not sure what the difference is between the large and the large 14-16 is, but it fit him perfectly. Besides there is a huge price difference between the two larges. The quality is amazing for the price. I wasn't sure how it would look since I only paid $17.00 but it is exactly what my little brother was looking for. I can't wait to give it to him for Christmas!

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I bought this for my nephew and he was very happy with it. The quality of the jersey is great and it fit him perfectly.

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Friday, September 12, 2014

Review of Carhartt K203 Men's Mock Turtleneck

Carhartt K203 Men's Mock Turtleneck Navy XX-Large
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I bought this shirt for all the men in my family for Christmas. They all loved it. It's sturdy, warm and soft.

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I have had this shirt for several months now and worn it many times, color and size are holding up well

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This turtleneck is one of the best turtlenecks I have ever purchased. It is very warm and heavy and you don't need as many layers when outside in cold weather, it's great, I will buy some more....

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CARHARTT has done it again ! I'm a thin 168 lbs at 6' 2". Ordered a Tall Medium and couldnt be happier with the fit. 5 stars earned on that aspect alone. As for construction, the garment is flawless. Not a lose thread in the entire thing. Quality of cloth is great and as this replaces one I've had for better than 10 years, I'm quite positive I'll be getting my moneys worth out of this. GREAT JOB CARHARTT, Thanks ! ! !

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True to size and durable soft cotton; really cannot go wrong. Washed well in cold water the 1st time w/o loss of shape or quality. Thinking of buying a few more, just to have when these wear out. Very nice!

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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Review of North Carolina State Univ Wolfpack Youth/Kids Red and Black

North Carolina State Univ Wolfpack Youth/Kids Red and Black Sweatshirt
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $25.00
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This was a gift for my 2 older children sizes 10-12 and it is quite larger than what I thought. Despite the size I decided to keep them since they always need a warm sweatshirt and they were so pretty and thick!

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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Review of Port & Company Men's Big Long-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt

Port & Company Men's Essential Pocket T shirt, Athletic Heather, 3XL. PC61LSP
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Great quality. Just what I was looking for to keep the hot sun off of my forearms in the Arizona heat. Fits great now but would have gone up a size to allow for shrinkage of cotton.

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I was looking for in inexpensive longsleeved men's shirt with a pocket. This shirt was just what I hoped.