Moisture wicking clothing - Page 2

*Hrun* · #16 6th Jul 08, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Liz3yy

I'm not impressed with this stuff, I went out this afternoon for my usual mile down the trailway and now I'm home I'm just as damp, sweaty and soggy as ever! wont be buying this stuff again

Not tried any Nike gear but my brooks stuff is brill. It doesn't stop me sweating but whereas a normal Tshirt would stick to me the Brooks doesn't and it drys much quicker.

Do you know what range clothing you have bought?

Liz3yy · #17 6th Jul 08, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hrun

Not tried any Nike gear but my brooks stuff is brill. It doesn't stop me sweating but whereas a normal Tshirt would stick to me the Brooks doesn't and it drys much quicker.

Do you know what range clothing you have bought?

They're all Nike, I'm surprised they didnt seem to make much difference. Mind you I did push myself quite hard today with hardly any walking breaks

Revenged · #18 6th Jul 08, 08:13 PM

i dont get it - all these 'specialist running clothes'... my running vests are all from asda my shorts were just normal cotton shorts and they suit me fine!

Katten · #19 6th Jul 08, 09:55 PM

Most of my running t-shirts are ones I got in various races... The elite moisture-absorbent ones with go-faster stripes do seem much the same as the bog-standard cotton ones...

calton1954 · #20 6th Jul 08, 09:59 PM

My first 4 months running I just used normal cotton Ts, I sweat a lot, and they were drenched, heavy and unpleasant half way into every run. I was a sceptic, but as others have said the proper wicking stuff doesn't stop you sweating, but does carry it away - can't imagine not using them now.

cheriton · #21 6th Jul 08, 10:02 PM

I use Brooks and Ron Hill both are fabulous for wicking moisture

Liz3yy · #22 7th Jul 08, 08:30 AM

I might give those a try but only once my current gear has worn out, I've already spent quite a bit!

**richardsimkiss** · #23 7th Jul 08, 10:22 AM

I find weight the main difference... I can run in cotton T-shirts, but they get drenched and stay drenched, and I can feel it sticking to my skin. Moisture wicking clothing I find is much lighter, doesn't stick to the skin and is generally much more comfortable.

If you can get away with wearing normal clothes then there's no problem with that at all!

Jolewest · #24 10th Jul 08, 02:36 AM

I have some patagonia trail9s I think they're called - they're great with built in pants too, wouldn7t race in anything else! I'm in humid japan at the moment and just standing in your house makes sweat start to drip!

ChrisCrossCountry...maybe you could put some plasters on your man nipples

... although you may get an unwanted waxing when you take them off

Owain · #25 11th Jul 08, 10:21 AM

Should the moisure wicking tops be as loose as a normal T or should it be a bit tighter?

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**richardsimkiss** · #26 11th Jul 08, 10:31 AM

I've always assumed to fit them the same - just whatever is comfiest! Unless of course you're thinking of compression clothing, then you need the ones that look like they're meant for 5 year olds

Owain · #27 11th Jul 08, 10:45 AM

lol, I don't have the body for compression clothing

I might go and look around the net at lunch time and see what I can find. Will check out the website suggested and if I can find where my local JJBs I might pop in.

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Steve · #28 11th Jul 08, 10:52 AM

All my tops have to be loose...I do have a couple of pairs of skins though ...great for keeping leg muscles warm in the winter.

Owain · #29 11th Jul 08, 11:30 AM

Never thought about the winter! I think I might stick with shorts to start with and see how I get on. Might get myself some longsleeve running tops though.

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Steve · #30 11th Jul 08, 12:13 PM

That would be wise....and a hat!