Gear and Wear
A comprehensive review of gear and clothing for the active lifestyle, run and written by an avid hiker, runner, and all around fitness junky. The aim of the Gear and Wear is to fill the gap left from the lack of complete and thorough reviews available anywhere else. As such, all products reviewed by Gear & Wear have been used extensively before being reviewed to insure only reliable information is being passed on to other consumers. Reviews can be found categorized as a piece of gear (for hiking, camping, climbing, boxing/MMA, working out or other), wear (for footwear, shirts, jackets, pants and shorts or accessories) or by their brand name. Additionally we'll also upload a review on some food to keep you fueled! We can also be found on Twitter @GearandWearBlog.
Cost: $24.99 Cost: $39.95 Cost: $34.99
Great for: Boxing (surprising right?). The good: It comes in a few sizes (and weights) which can be used for different skill levels or purposes (heavier has more padding and moves slower, lighter has less and moves quicker). The bad: Nothing, this is the standard in boxing for a reason. Rating Variety/Appearance: 7/10. Not nearly as flashy as some brands like Venom, but Everlast does offer a good selection of traditional gloves. It comes in 3 classic colors (red, black, and blue) and 3 more modern colors (pink, blue and green, and purple and yellow) so chances are you will be able to find a pair that you like. Feel/Comfort: 10/10. Fits comfortably and is great for sparring because of its' padding. Additionally, it offers a lot of wrist support which reduces your chance of rolling your wrist and causing injury. Quality/Durability: 10/10. They are made to give and get hits, they are made to last and do just that. After a year and a half of bag work and sparring mine still look good and have no defects. Value: 10/10. They are relatively cheap compared to their competitors and yet they hold up great and perform fantastically. Other: 10/10. These are a great purchase for an entry level boxer as they are some of the cheapest gloves available yet they are made by a well known brand and to a high standard, this makes picking up boxing as a hobby a lot easier. Overall: 47/50. Verdict: A truly great pair of gloves and the perfect pair for a new boxer. Cost: $11.99 The bad: The design is relatively bland compared to other mouthpieces on the market. Rating Variety/Appearance: 6/10. There is a high amount of variety to choose from, but a rather unimpressive appearance making the other all look average/slightly under average. Feel/Comfort: 10/10. If molded correctly then the mouthguard will fit great and take the brunt of any impact you absorb. Quality/Durability: 10/10. If you have a mouthguard that isn't durable you are buying from some shady company. Shock Doctor offers some of the strongest mouthguards money can buy. Value: 10/10. For under $12 you can save yourself a lot of dental work. Also, as mentioned above, these are extremely durable mouthguards that are built by a leader in the field. Other: 10/10. The warranty offered by Shock Doctor stands by this product, and should it fail you and cause you harm you can get monetary compensation easily (or so it appears, I never had to use the warranty). Overall: 46/50. Verdict: This is a must have for all athletes! |
About your Reviewer: Joe P.Growing up in Michigan and around the Great Lakes has made it easy to be an avid outdoors enthusiast and conservationist my whole life. I love doing anything that keeps me staying active and being outdoors. This ranges from running, lifting, climbing, hiking, camping, biking, etc. All of these hobbies of mine are things I take very seriously and love to do. Because of this, before I make any purchase for one of my passions I try to do as much research about a product as possible to insure I am getting a product that I will enjoy for years. That has led to me starting this site in hopes of helping others avoid the guess work I went through by providing honest and unbiased product reviews. If you have any questions, concerns, or request please contact me at [email protected] ArchivesCategories
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