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I bought this to replace a similar jacket I bought at walgreens about 8 years ago. This one is much better but twice the price. It is waterproof and warm. There is a large inside pocket and a cell phone pocket. I bought an extra large and it fits pretty big. I guess a large would have been better.

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I was going to save this until the Charger's won the Super Bowl before letting my dog wear it. But seeing that dogs only live for at most 15 years, I thought it best that I get it on him knowing that he most certainly would die first and miss the pleasure of wearing an official Charger Jersey. I believe that poor Tito might not even be able to get into Doggy Heaven without donning this precious piece of football art work. Could I risk taking that away from him? I think not. Now that he has worn it, i'm not sure if he likes it. It seems that it works it's way down and he accidently pee's on it, or at least I hope it's an accident. Perish the thought.

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My Pomeranian wears this on game day, and ever since she started doing it following the San Diego/Denver game, the Chargers have not embarrassed themselves again. Coincidence? Who's to say, but I credit the jersey. Buy one (unless you're a Denver fan). Be sure to measure your dog before you order, or you may end up sending the one you ordered back for another size.

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Just what I expected, actually they came early! Very happy with my purchase. I definitely recommend making purchases from this provider.

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Very soft confortable merino wool t-shirt. I wear wool T's all the time in the winter and the material in this one is heavier weight than any other wool T's I have. Works as under layer and heavy enough to wear as a shirt. Very quick shipping!

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First a warning. DO NOT APPLY THIS STUFF INDOORS! Here is the problem with doing the waterproofing in your bathroom with this stuff: As soon as the molecules come in contact with air, they start to expand, and if you breath it in then it will expand in your lungs. It basically feels like there is no air in the room. It can literally kill you.

Outdoors or in a really well ventilated room it's not a problem, and once applied there's nothing wrong with letting it set and dry indoors. On the other hand, you don't want it getting on walls and such which are not clean--because they'll be very difficult to clean afterwards.

But now for the good news: This stuff actually works like it shows in the picture on the label. All these waterproofing fluids make this claim--that water will bead off--but Nikwax actually delivers, and it works not only on high tech fabrics, but common fabrics such as cotton as well.

I've ridden through many a typhoon--yes, actual typhoons in Japan--and the rain did not penetrate my cycling jacket. I was dry as a bone under my waterproofed jacket. The jacket wasn't nearly this waterproof when it was new.

No worries about washing it off when your favorite sports clothing gets really stanking--costing you time and money to reapply after each washing. This stuff still works after a good five or six washings with regular laundry soap. It also works on cotton, wool.

The one claim you would think wasn't true is the fact that it not only maintains but enhances the breathability of fabrics it's applied to. This is entirely true, and makes sense when you think about how breathability is effected by moisture blocking up the fabric--whether rain or sweat--and how that's prevented by Nikwax.

Not just for sports, I'm sure it will work far better than Scotch Guard on your fabric covered furniture, school bags, Converse All Stars, and whatever else you might want to make resistant to spills and therefore stains.

Nothing bad to say about this stuff, except that you shouldn't spray it indoors. It really works.

When applying this, it's best to take a sponge you're never going to use again and spread it on your fabrics after a few sprays. Spraying on so much that it covers your fabrics by spraying alone is a tremendous waste of the contents and costs more money of course.

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I've tried other wash-in products for my Gore-tex/waterproof jackets and they don't work. This stuff works great and restores the water-repellancy to the surface of my jackets.

I follow these steps:

1. Wash with some type of sports wash or mild powdered detergent;

2. Hang for a few minutes to get the water out;

3. Spray the jacket with this product;

4. Put in the dryer on low heat.

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Horse blankets get very dirty ... the more you wash... the less water repellent... unless you use a special blanket wash which gets expensive.... the spray works great... tip... spray the blanket when wet-before drying... then either put in dryer for a short time ( helps set the spray) or put it in a warm (sunny) place to dry.... I was impressed at the how well water was repelled on even old blankets...

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First off, this is NOT waterproofing. Think of it more as a conditioner or "booster" for already waterproof gear. TX Direct is designed to help already waterproof gear stay that way, it won't work at all to waterproof regular textiles. You'll need Scotchguard or something similar for that application.

I've always used the NikWax TX direct wash-in waterproofing to keep my waterproof textile motorcycle gear working properly. After reading up on the wash-in versus this spray-on, I decided to switch and try the spray this time.

The first thing I noticed is the pants feel softer and are more comfortable to wear than with the wash-in waterproofing. We've ridden through two rain showers since and the gear has a similar bead-up as with the wash-in solution, so I am happy.

For those who do have waterproof gear (gore-tex, etc), wash first using the TX-Direct wash, then spray this on your still-wet gear and allow to air dry. Using regular detergents with waterproof gear will destroy the original waterproofing and also keep the TX-direct from working properly.

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Can't use the spray yet because the sprayer IS NOT included. It would have been nice to be informed that the sprayer is not included.

Buy ASICS Women's Gel Resolution 4 Tennis Shoe

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On the advice of my podiatrist, I purchased these sneakers because he told me that they would be good for the kind of foot I have and would also accommodate my new orthotics. I am very happy with these sneakers as they are very lightweight and allow me to move easily on the court. Several people I know have these sneakers, but Amazon had the best price for them. I am very pleased!

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One of the comfiest pairs of runners I have owned in a long time.

Normally it takes a few wears to break a pair of shoes in but the second I put these bad boys on I wanted to run around the block for a week.

The colour is great, the fit is great, the feel is great. I bet I could win a grand slam in these asics too!

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I have tried many types of tennis shoes, but Asics are the best fit for me.

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This is the only shoe I wear for practice and matches.

Linda in Arizona

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I feel like a star in these shoes. They are super comfy, great support and stable for all the right footwork.

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Unfortunately, the toebox is too small for me , otherwise, a great shoe. I will probably end up getting New Balance or Kswiss as they are a bit wider.

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I've always had trouble finding work shirts that fit. I have very broad shoulders and a broad chest. These shirts give you plenty of room to not feel confined and able to move freely. They also are very durable and most stains come right out. The color has held up to many washes as they are my work shirts and have to be washed regularly. However recommend hang dry and a light ironing when needed. I own 7 of these shirts in several colors and plan on buying more if need be in the future.

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When I put it on I knew it was just right for me,was attracted to the colour but now as i put it on the feel was just great.

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My order was lost in shipping so I waited a few days and reported it. They responded the next morning and shipped a new one immediately, it arrived in 2 days. This shirt is very high quality, water rolls off it, The cut is excellent. The pocket is very sturdy which is important in my business and has a pen slot built in. I recommend the product and company.

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I've been very pleased with these shirts. The only reason why I'm rating it a 4 instead of a 5 star is because I've only worn it once so far. Please keep that in mind.

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* Fabric quality and shirt construction seem to be of good quality. This alone makes me glad that I found this shirt.

* Comfortable to wear, the "V" neck doesn't seem like it's going to get annoying & remains closed when top-most button is not fastened.

I wore this shirt to campus, but I would just as soon wear it to a job interview (so long as said interview didn't require a full suit). The price for the shirt seems just about right.

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the only reason I bought these would have to be because they're cute as hell and I needed cool sneaks for the gym on my lifts days. they are super comfy and fit perfect. I'm a girl and I wear a 9 in women's sneakers so I bought the 7.5 and they are so comfortable. would def buy again in a different color of course.

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Great shoes!! Got on the projected delivery date, packaging was intact, and the shoes fit me perfectly. I did have to go to journeys first to test sizes before ordering because I threw all my other DC's away, in the store the 13 fit best and after opening the box and trying them on the fit was the same. These shoes are a true, fresh, crispy white. I thought they might glow in the dark when I first looked at em. But anyways I love 'em and I'm keeping 'em clean for as long as possible.

P.S. STEAL OF A DEAL, AFTER S&H I PAYED LESS THEN $50 AND IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY, IN STORE THEY WERE $80-$85

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My son received these as an early Christmas present. He is thrilled. Hopefully they will wear as well as other DC products he has had in the past.

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I bought these for my boyfriend. At first I was worried that they weren't going to fit him, because he is a size 13 and I thought the size ran small. They came really quickly, quicker than I expected. To my surprise when I gave the shoes to him he absolutely loved them and they fit him perfectly. I'd recommend these shoes to guys that I know.

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I bought these for my son, he loves them, no disappointment there. I got these on sale, for a great price. I would highly recommend, great shoe, for a great price. they last well 2! take it from a mother of twins who used to go through cheep pair of shoes every 2 months. Somethings it does not pay to buy cheep.

Russell Outdoors Men's Explorer Long Sleeve Shirt Reviews

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Great shirt, wash it before you wear it so it's softer. But it's good looking and warm. What else can I say, mossy oak knows camo!

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I ordered this shirt as was very pleased at the service and shopping experince, the shirt was exactly as advertised. Own other Russell Outdoors products and i am very pleased with this Shirt, great pattern, built to last, fits well. for the money, this is a great shirt.

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This shirt is very comfortable and built with quality. Its thick so it works in colder weathers great and can roll up the sleeves when it starts to warm up

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I love the shirt. Great qaulity shirt. Not only fit well but also looks great. Absolutely love the Realtree print.

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GOOD AND THICK FABRIC. WELL MADE, WORTH THE MONEY. APPEARS TO NOT TEAR EASILY. THE CAMO PATTERN IS THE BEST I EVER USED

CEP Women's Compression Run Progressive Sock Reviews

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This sock comes in three sizes: 9-12.5", 12,5-15" and 15.25-17.5." I was measured in Fleet Feet where an employee measured the widest part of my calf while I stood straight up, legs relaxed, and facing forward. I bought my first pair in 2010. It's just as good as the two pairs I bought and received through Amazon. CEP hasn't changed its model at all: same seamless construction, same size panels, same fiber content, thread count and proportions as far as I can tell. I wash cold and hang dry. Once washed, the sock resets to its "factory settings" but as I wear them after a hard workout (about 2 hours at a time) they warm and relax, hugging my lower leg without cutting off circulation.

These help prevent shin splints and increase the rate of recovery for my tired calves. I've used them training for a half and full marathon, and right now they're in use for a 2nd sprint triathlon training cycle. I bought 2 more just to have a clean pair immediately ready and for color options. Color doesn't affect the sock: there's no difference in fabric feel or elasticity. If I put on one of my new blues and one from the 3-year-old greens there's no difference between the socks. Even in clothing I've seen differences in fabric based on dye color but not so here. I love these so much I bought a pair for my sister, who is a cardio class teacher at 2 gyms. I had her stand and I measured her with a soft plastic measuring tape. They help her recover from hip hop dance, weight lifting, and step class. I recommend having someone else measure you because your calf shape changes from stooping and measuring yourself, and then your size may not be accurate.

We both still use our foam rollers, tennis balls, and Sticks but the compression socks help recovery along even better. I've tried running in them but I find them constricting and too hot for my taste and prefer to wear them after the run (I wear "invisible" socks normally). I know these are terrifically expensive but I can't praise them enough for their quality, performance and longevity so please be confident and buy a pair. One will do: I had just one for 3 years and it continues to serve me well. I've just purchased 2 more because I'm fortunate enough to be in a position to buy them.

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I was confused in the purchasing of these socks because the first item you see on amazon tells you it is a women's compression run sock. When you select it for the cart, it randomly morphs into a men's sock. I took a chance that the error was in saying it was a man's sock and not visa versa. That did not pay off for me. I wrote the company to ask them about it and this was part of their response:

Most of the description errors on amazon are the result of amazon's system. We don't actually have control over the listings amazon does. So we might list the product the right way, and then when another merchant lists it, they change the listing and it changes it for all of the sellers. Then we can't change it back unless we manually contact amazon and they do it. They will only do that if we prove to them that it is incorrect product information by giving them a link to a manufacturers website.

If this is truly amazon's business practice for describing items, it is dumb. Now I have to go through the hassle of sending a return. And find someplace else to purchase the sock.

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I bought a pair of these socks just because they weren't like the ones the doctor gave me. When I received them, I was amazed at how comfortable they are and how much support that they have. I have several pairs and have never had a problem with them. They are machine washable and very stylish. I would highly recommend these socks for anybody with an injury or DVT in their leg as I have.

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These compression socks are great. They fit perfectly and breathe really well. Love them! I would recommend these to anyone.

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I run marathons & found these socks a must have after my long runs. The compression socks help with recovery faster. I am also recovering from a calf injury & these socks have helped out. I have ran in these socks too when I am washing my calf compression sleeves. I have found them to be very useful for easing the aches & pains. If you are running long distances I recommend the compression socks as part of your recovery,

2XU Men's Compression Race Sock Review

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I have both these and the CEP Men's Running Progressive Compression Socks. I really like both. Both seem to have comparable compression and seem to help me so that my legs do not feel as beat up after a long run in the hills.

Here is the difference to me. I am 5'9" male, about 160lbs, with 30" inseam. The CEP are a little longer, I could probably pull them over my knees if I want. The 2XU hit me about 1-1 1/2" below my knee (perfect to me). The CEP are not a problem, you just put them on as the online video states and they are great.

The CEP seem to be a little tighter around the ankle and therefore a little more difficult to put on and take off.

If you are taller, I would go with the CEP if you are shorter (as am I) I would go with the 2XU.

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I really like these socks when my lower legs feel like garbage. I imagine that it's them helping push the poison out. I bought the black pair, and I feel a little like Britney in Hit Me Baby, but they really do offer a significant amount of support. They are very stout, and feel like they will last a very long time. I'll buy another pair, and hoping that I get a white pair for Christmas. The sexier you are the faster you go!

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Bought these from sports chalet but wanted to do a review since they've been so great. I ruptured my achilles and had it repaired 5 months ago. I was experiencing swelling a week or 2 after I began weight bearing (6-7 weeks) and bought a pair of these. The first day I wore them made a huge difference, I felt much more stable and it has decreased the swelling by 25%. They're extremely durable. I alternate and wear them everyday..wash them a couple times a week. I woud definitely recommend them.

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These socks stay up. They are very tight, yet comfortable to wear for hours. They feel soft instead of stiff or rough. They're my favorite bit of compression gear. Better than CEP or Zensah.

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I had a red jacket like this one and had been looking for a black one like it for two years! You answered my dream! It's just perfect for our cool mornings.

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My husband really liked this jacket. It is nicely lined with thin flannel and has a nice simple look appropriate to wear over his work uniform. The fabric and workmanship were not high quality, though. It came more quickly than expected although the estimate was longer than most for shipping dates. He wore it for about a week and then the elastic broke in the wrist. We had thrown away the receipt soon after he decided he liked the jacket so we did not try to return it. It would have been too much trouble to repair, so we ended up buying a different jacket from Target to replace it.

Reviews of Icebreaker Women's Long Sleeve Bodyfit 260 Crewe Top

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Because some of Amazon's listing descriptions for Icebreaker items have very few details about the products, making it difficult for the customer to make an informed purchasing decision if he/she is unfamiliar with this brand of clothing, below I'll type some information and personal impressions about Icebreaker clothing.

(Some of Amazon's Icebreaker listings do provide a lot of useful detail from the manufacturer -such as the product description on the following listing: "Icebreaker Women's Tech Bodyfit 260 Top".)

Note that my review is quite long and usually only the first half of it is shown on this page. If this happens on your screen and you wish to read the second half, all you have to do is press the "read more" button at the bottom of the review and Amazon will show you the rest of it. :-)

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OVERALL IMPRESSION

Icebreaker's marino wool items are generally made well, last a long time, are easy to care for, feel fantastic on the skin, are "natural", don't get smelly easily like polarfleece does, let the skin breathe, etc.

Many of my Icebreaker items have been worn and washed several hundred times and are still holding up much better than would be expected.

I am a BIG fan of this company's products. For my overall experience of them from around 2000-2010, I would give them a solid "5 stars"!

However, I regret to say that my opinion of the items I have bought from Icebreaker in 2012 is not as high. In the last 2 weeks (late 2012), I have bought 7 items from them and I decided to return all of them because they aren't as well-cut as the very "same" items that I bought in the 2000s (which I still have and wear, so I can make like-for-like comparisons easily).

Based solely on my 2012 experience of Icebreaker products, I would give them 3 stars, "it's ok". For me, this is not good enough to command prices of $50 $100+ for quite simple items, even if the basic wool material itself is outstanding and long-lasting.

For my star-rating on this review, I will average the "5" I give Icebreaker historically and the "3" that I would give Icebreaker in 2012, and give them a "4".

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MY EXPERIENCE WITH ICEBREAKER

I bought my first Icebreaker clothing about 13 years ago when I needed some long underwear for skiing.

Up until about 6 years ago, I had been buying Icebreaker items very sparingly, due to the eye-watering prices at London UK sporting goods shops . Then, I discovered that Sierratradingpost sells various Icebreaker styles (usually discontinued items from years past) on their site for a discount. Fortunately, for a couple of years after I discovered this, they had a large selection of women's Icebreaker stuff, so I bought quite a few things for great prices. (These days, Sierra's Icebreaker selection for women appears to be smaller, and the prices comparatively higher, than before. I expect that there are more discounters they have to compete with now, to get that kind of stock.)

In addition to bricks-and-mortar sports shops and Sierratradingpost, I have also bought Icebreaker items from several sporting goods online retailers, Amazon, and the Icebreaker website.

I still have almost every Icebreaker item I've bought. Even the discounted items have been somewhat pricey, but the quality and longevity were worth the initial investment.

In the last two weeks, I have tried to replace a few of my key Icebreaker items but found the fit and cut of the current versions of the same items to be sub-par. I will keep using my old items for another year, and hope that next year's fit and cut will be better-suited to my body shape.

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CAVEAT

What I have written below is based on my current knowledge about their products, but it is possible that I have misunderstood some aspects of the brand.

If you wish to better understand their product offerings, I would absolutely recommend that you have a look at the Icebreaker official site to view their entire range and gain more clarity about what items are for what purposes, what the wool weights are about, what the quality levels of the different clothing collections are, etc.

(Unfortunately, their website, while snazzy, does not fully explain these things, leaving it up to the customer to piece some of the puzzle together.)

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ICEBREAKER WOOL WEIGHTS:

Icebreaker's marino wool items generally come in four weights of fabric: 150, 200, 260, or 320. This is "grams per square meter".

150 is quite thin.

It provides light warmth.

The material is generally see-through. (I wouldn't wear items of this weight out and about in public without anything over them, but some reviewers have said that they do.)

It's good for a first base layer, for strenuous exercise, or for sleeping in.

Their items of this weight, especially in the ranges intended for athletic use, tend to be really form-fitting in one's typical size.

All Icebreaker material seems VERY resilient and long-lasting to me, but because the 150 wool weight is pretty thin, it is the likeliest to be torn, develop holes, get "runs" (like pantyhose). I don't think this happens too much with it, but I've seen some reviewers mention it (most often talking about how they accidentally poked holes in it with long fingernails), and three of my 150-weight leggings have developed runs in them after several years of heavy use.

200 is slightly thicker, but still on the thin side.

It's pretty warm.

The lighter colors are definitely see-through, such as grey and cream. My older black and brown items made out of 200 weight wool don't seem to be see-through, but some of the newer dark-colored ones might be.

It's good for a base layer or mid-weight layer, for exercise, and sleeping in.

Especially in the ranges intended for athletic situations, their items of this weight tend to be form-fitting in one's typical size.

260 is on the thicker side.

It's definitely warm, a cozy weight.

None of my 260 items are see-through. I can wear tops made out of this weight on their own (without anything over them) and not worry that my underwear or too many lumps&bumps will show through.

It's good for a mid-layer or top-layer, and sleeping in (if you get cold at night, like I do).

Items of this weight tend to fit looser than items of the same size in the 150/200 weights do. This may have something to do with how much naturally-stretchier the thicker fabric is, but it also seems that they cut these 260-weight items bigger because this weight is often worn as a top-layer or middle-layer, instead of as a base-layer.

I like this weight the best. I think that the company says that this is their most popular weight across the board.

320 is thickest, of course.

It is quite warm, very toasty and sturdy.

This weight is generally a top-layer, so items made out of this material are relatively loosely-cut.

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ICEBREAKER LINES / RANGES / "COLLECTIONS" OF CLOTHING:

Icebreaker makes different ranges some intended for wearing as normal underwear (like panties and sports bras and tank tops), some intended for wearing as thermal/long underwear, some intended for wearing as everyday clothing, and some intended for wearing as athletic wear.

Even though at first glance most of their items appear VERY similar to each other, there are different feelings to the fabrics (even in fabrics of the same wool weight), different quality levels, different cuts, and different design details amongst these different lines, so it is good to check their website about the particular Icebreaker item you are thinking of buying to make sure that it is intended for the activity you want it for.

Two of the popular ranges at the lower end of the Icebreaker price scale are:

Bodyfit

The Bodyfit range seems to be for athletic situations, but also casual-wear and sleeping-in. The knit of this range's wool is usually flatter and less stretchy than the knit of the ranges that are for underwear or purely casual wear. Items in this range are usually cut to fit relatively snugly.

Everyday

This range is made of a looser, thicker, stretchier knit than the Bodyfit, and is more for general sleeping-in and casual long-underwear needs, not so much for athletic situations. (However, I'm sure that they would be okay in many athletic situations, and I have worn them skiing and hiking.) Everyday items tend to be made of a stretchier knit and cut to fit more loosely than the Bodyfit items. I wear a size below my ordinary size in this range.

Other ranges

Their other ranges appear to include: Black Sheep Collection, RealFleece Collection, Pure Plus Collection, Journeys Travel Collection, Premium Underwear Collection, GT Technical Sports Collection, GT Bike Collection, Technical Base Layers Collection, and Technical Mid Layers Collection. Please see the Icebreaker site for more information on their ranges.

Frankly, I feel that they've made this aspect of their brand over-complicated and too confusing for the average customer, and I have not been able to locate any overview of the various collections on their site or on their product packaging materials.

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ICEBREAKER COLORS:

Icebreaker tends to make most items in black, as their basic universal color.

Many items are offered in about 2 to 8 other colors, as well. There is often some version of blue, red, grey, and green sometimes a pink, sometimes a brown or purple, etc. Often the colors are skewed towards the cool end of the spectrum (which I notice because my coloring is on the warm end of the spectrum and cool tones look awful on me).

The different weights of wool and/or different ranges (e.g., Bodyfit, Everyday, Journeys Travel Collection, etc.) will tend to have their own mini-set of color options. (For example, the current grey color in the 200 Bodyfit is a medium-grey and is called "blizzard" and the current grey color in the 260 Bodyfit is a dark-grey and called "metro", and they don't offer those particular colors in other weights of wool or other ranges, as far as I know.)

They change their colors every year or so (I think), and some colors tend to sell out mid-way through a season and are not restocked, so if you see an item in a color that you love, or there is a matching set (of long underwear or something) and you want both pieces in the same color, you probably should get it at the time, because it's not guaranteed that it will be available in the future.

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EXTRA DESIGN FLOURISHES:

A couple of their ranges, mainly the more athletic lines, feature "pops" of contrasting color in a certain part of the garment, such as a stripe running down the sleeves or down the sides, or a triangle of bright material at the ankle. Most internet retailers' photographs of the garments do show these features because the areas of differing colors are pretty obvious, but it pays to read the item descriptions (and check out the manufacturer's site for confirmation) if this kind of thing is not what you are looking for.

In a couple of their clothing ranges, mainly the underwear, 150-weight, and casual-wear lines, some of the tops and bottoms have printed patterns (like floral motifs or abstract swirls sometimes in contrasting colors) on the sleeves or in the hip-region. This *can* escape your notice when the only images of the item you have available to you are the tiny product photographs that most internet retailers provide, so do double-check the customer reviews of the item, and maybe the Icebreaker site's own full description of the item, if you want to know for sure if the item comes with a printed pattern on a section of it.

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ICEBREAKER SIZING:

Sizing and fit are so variable from person to person and from brand to brand, but in case it may help, I'll talk about my experiences with Icebreaker clothing.

For reference, generally I am usually a women's size 4 or 6 in US sizing, a women's size 8 or 10 in UK sizing, and a small when it comes to small/medium/large sizing. This goes for both tops and bottoms.

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Sizing of Tops

Almost all of my Icebreaker tops from the last 13 years -crew tops, long-underwear tops, turtlenecks, and zip-up jackets -are women's size small.

The only tops I have in size extra-small are from the Skin range (which they phased out in 2006, but the sizing and type of material used for the Skin range appear to be very similar to those of the current range called Everyday).

Generally, I know that an Icebreaker small top is probably going to fit me.

The main issue that I've had with their tops is sleeve length (too long). This is not uncommon for me, because I do have arms that are on the petite side: most suit jackets I buy have to be shortened a little in the sleeves, and I often have to turn up sweaters one turn at the cuff. And one feature of some Icebreaker tops is a thumb loop which necessitates that the sleeves are meant to be about three inches longer than the wrist I understand this, and just roll those tops up a turn or two. However, I've read quite a few reviewers' comments that mention that Icebreaker sleeves tend to be long, and I do think that their sleeves are longer than normal. ["Normal" being subjective, of course! ...the only women I've met from New Zealand actually did happen to be tall, lithe, and willowy, so maybe that's normal there. :-) ] Last week, I bought a 2012-made Icebreaker "Oasis" top in a size small, and while it was too tight in the chest area (which is normally NOT a problem for me with Icebreaker), the sleeves were a crazy four or five inches past my wrist, even though they didn't have thumb holes and therefore were meant to end at the wrist. I had to return it.

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Sizing of Leggings:

I have run into inconsistency in Icebreaker legging sizes. I have some in extra-small, some in small, and some in medium. (And in one 2012 collection, the extra-smalls are a little too big for me but there isn't a smaller size to go to.)

I have not found Icebreaker's official sizing chart (available on their site) to be terribly accurate for leggings.

For the leggings, it seems to me that one must experiment in each Icebreaker clothing range and wool weight to discover the best size and fit for oneself.

I will spell out below the ones that I have tried. Because the sizing of the "same" leggings sometimes has varied across the years, I will mention what year I got them.

1. BODYFIT range

1a. Bodyfit 150 leggings

2006 or 2007 Bodyfit 150 leggings

Size medium. The label says "slim fit" (possibly back then they had different "fits" within the Bodyfit range, but they don't seem to now).

Fit me snugly, but well.

Waistband comes up to the belly button, feels secure.

2008 Bodyfit 150 leggings

Size small.

Are a bit too small for me this winter they fit me when I'm about 5-to-8 pounds less than I am at the moment.

Waistband hits 1 inch below the belly button, feels okay.

2012 Bodyfit 150 leggings

I decided not to buy new 150-weight leggings in 2012 because after a few years of heavy use, my old Bodyfit 150 leggings developed some un-mendable "runs"/"ladders". I still wear them and love them, but they are slowly self-destructing. It is comparatively easy to snag them on a rough surface or to poke a fingernail through them when pulling them on or off.

Actually, I've just looked on the Icebreaker site (December 2012) and they don't list ANY Bodyfit 150 leggings. The only 150 weight leggings they list are the "Sprite" leggings from the Premium Underwear Collection. Also, I think that the "Nature" leggings (which are a discontinued style) were of 150 weight, and I have seen these still on sale on a few websites.

1b. Bodyfit 200 leggings

Current suggested retail price of around eighty (discounted price of around sixty).

2008 Bodyfit 200 leggings

Size medium.

Fit me, and there is extra room in them I probably could go up 5 to 8 pounds and they would still fit. When I purchased those mediums, I tried on the small size and found it to be way too small, especially along the tight and narrow waistband that these leggings were made with at the time. (I think it was a reaction to the consumer response to that waistband that they made the newer waistbands really wide and soft.)

Waistband comes up to the belly button, feels secure.

2012 Bodyfit 200 leggings

At first, based on the Icebreaker official size chart, I ordered a medium in these. They were too big, so I exchanged them for a size small.

The small fit relatively well snug, but acceptably so.

Waistband came up to 2 or even 3 inches below the belly button. This is a more "modern" position for a waistband, of course, compared to coming up to the true waist, but I prefer "athletic" base layers to cover my entire body neck to ankle, to enable the base layer shirts to be securely tucked inside the base layer pants, and to feel really secure when I'm moving around -but this waistband was so low on me, and so wide and stretchy that it felt like it was about to slide down to my hips at any moment because the elastic wasn't very tight.

Not only from the practical side was this low waistband a problem, but MAN, the whole cut of the upper part of these leggings seemed to be designed to make my tummy area look as flabby and unattractive as possible! I tried my old leggings on when I took these off -just to check that it wasn't bad lighting or post-Thanksgiving excess weight that was to blame for how these made me look, but my older Icebreaker Bodyfit 200 leggings looked a lot better on me than these leggings did.

I had to return them. I have decided to wait until next year's production, to see if they alter the cut of the waist area.

1c. Bodyfit 260 leggings

Current suggested retail price of around ninety (discounted price around seventy-five).

2012 Bodyfit 260 leggings

Size small.

Fit relatively well snug, but acceptably so.

Waistband came up to 2 inches below the belly button. They had the same issues as the 2012 Bodyfit 200 leggings did waistband too low, too loose, too wide, and quite unattractive in the belly region!

I also had to return these. I hope next year's will be cut higher on the waist.

2. EVERYDAY range

2a. Skin 200 leggings (discontinued 2006) the Skin range was probably similar to Everyday.

2005 Skin 200 leggings

Size extra-small, yet are the largest I own I could gain 15 pounds and they would still feel okay. But they fit me nicely when I'm at any weight 10 pounds less or more than my present size they are simply the coziest and softest that I own.

Waistband comes to about 1 inch higher than belly button, feels secure.

2b. Everyday 200 leggings

Current suggested retail price of around sixty (discounted price of around forty-five).

2012 Everyday 200 leggings

Two weeks ago, I bought them in size small which were too big, so I exchanged them for an extra-small. Even the extra-smalls had extra material in places on the legs, which is unusual because my legs are not toothpicks (this kind of legging is not supposed to be baggy, so the cut of these must have been off).

Worse, the upper part of the extra-small leggings was cut strangely the waistband was in a deep V, so that the middle was 3 inches below my belly-button (which is way too low for me), but the sides rose up 3 inches higher than that (it wasn't a curve, it was a visible V). Yet the waistband elastic wasn't tight enough, so the tall sides wanted to sag down and bunch up around my hips -strange. (And that was not the way the smalls I tried on the week before had fit my waist area! In fact, I think the smalls of last week fit me better generally than the extra-smalls of this week.) I don't have the energy to go through the rigamarole of ordering a different pair of extra-smalls, but maybe I just got a bad apple.

I had to return the extra-smalls.

I was very disappointed because they were the 7th Icebreaker product I've tried in the last 2 weeks. This Icebreaker shopping quest has taken up a fair bit of my time lately, but I have nothing new to show for it. I've given up trying to get anything now and will wait a year and see how their 2013 production fits me.

3. OTHER ranges

Their other legging types are more expensive than the Everyday and Bodyfit, and seem to be geared towards high-tech athletic use, or constructed to be worn on their own as pants/trousers. Some have Lycra in them. Check out Icebreaker's site for more info.

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OTHER TIPS

The other main retailers of this kind of product sometimes offer free shipping on their Amazon listings of an item but don't offer free shipping on the exact same item when sold through their own site (even when the price of the item itself is the same on both sites), so it can save you money if you pay attention to that.

The best selection BY FAR is available from the manufacturer's site, but the prices there are generally higher. However, they have discounts from time to time, such as their "Black Friday" sale when they offer 30% all items that are black in color.

Amazon sometimes calls the Icebreaker Bodyfit range "BF" and sometimes "Bodyfit", so if you are searching here for Icebreaker's Bodyfit range, do a separate search under each of the two search terms to get the most accurate results.

In terms of merino wool socks, I prefer Smartwool socks over Icebreaker's. Sierratradingpost is one retailer which often carries a large selection of them at good prices. Those socks last a really long time. I wear them almost year-round because the lightweight ones breathe really well even when it's warm out.

The Smartwool women's small size is the only sock I can find that truly fits my feet (which aren't even that small, all things considered!) without bunching up inside my shoes.

If you have a smaller foot (size 7 or less) and are female, note that the Smartwool unisex socks in the small size are bigger than the smalls made just for women, even though that company's size guide says that they both are meant to fit the same range of women's shoe sizes.

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