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: $12.99 Cost: 24.99 Great for: Working out or running. The good: This shirt is everything you want in a athletic shirt, it is breathable, flexible and feather light. The bad: It can develop a smell. Rating Variety/Appearance: 10/10. An array of colors and a classic Under Armour design keep you looking your best. Feel/Comfort: 10/10. The smooth fabric follows your every move with no resistance or tightness, giving you the freedom of being shirtless. Quality/Durability: 8/10. The tech short sleeve will last, but it isn't made of a fabric like merino wool that will stop odor. Value: 8/10. Under Armour always makes some top notch clothing and gear. This shirt is great if used for training, it does have some limited use beyond that though. Other: 10/10. Aside from the shirt looking great it really does make you look great. Under Armour clothing has a way of hugging your body and making you look jacked. Just putting on this shirt is a confidence builder, and because of that a great shirt to keep you motivated to go workout. Overall: 46/50. Verdict: This shirt makes you feel good physically and mentally, making going to the gym consistently easy and enjoyable. It is a must have. Cost: $34.99 Great for: Running, working out, or casual use. The good: Part of the proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project. The bad: The length runs short and rides even higher when training. Rating Variety/Appearance: 6/10. 3 colors and a pretty simple but still nice design. Feel/Comfort: 10/10. These shorts are very soft, light, and breathable making them great to workout in. Quality/Durability: 10/10. With proper treatment and care these shorts will last you a few years. Value: 8/10. It is on the higher end of both price and performance. This is one of those situations where people who consistently workout in them will notice and appreciate the difference, but more casual people probably not be able to appreciate just how good these shorts are. Other: 10/10. I think it is great that Under Armour is helping to support the WWP, it feels good knowing you're a part of that effort to give back. Overall: 44/50. Definitely worth the buy, if you don't want to purchase these shorts just because of their performance then consider doing it for the donation and awareness you will bring to the WWP. Cost: $39.99
Great for: Endurance running. The good: The sock widens at the calf a bit (like all socks should) for a comfortable fit. The bad: I'm all for spending money on good products but this seems like it's pushing the limit. Rating Variety/Appearance: 4/10. A great look, but there could be some other colors or designs added. Feel/Comfort: 10/10. Quality/Durability: 10/10. Value: 9/10. This is easy one of the best socks on the market. It's certainly worth more than its' competition, but it still feels like the price could be a little lower. Other:10/10. It's hard to describe how much of a difference running in these socks is, but it is almost like comparing running in some beat up shoes vs running in a brand new pair. Overall:43/50. Verdict: A great investment for a dedicated athlete, otherwise it's going to be too expensive to justify buying. |
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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