So many running apparel items look the same. The designs start to run together. YMX by Yellowman deviates from the norm and brings us some colorful, playful patterns that are lightweight and performance material.
I already own a couple of Yellowman things, like the one pictured here (purchased through the Athleta site – they sell several Yellowman items):
Jersey with arm warmers
YMX by Yellowman sent me a running shirt with arm warmers to review. It is the Tribal Sea Running Tee.
Without warmers:
With arm warmers:
I wore this shirt on a very early morning that started out cool (58 degrees) and climbed up in temps by the end. I wore the arm warmers for about half of the workout, then just tucked them into the pocket in the back of the shirt when it got hot.
Material/Performance: Very lightweight, comfortable and silky fabric. 88% Polyester 12% Spandex. The fabric is Madkool – a patented product that is supposed to help regulate your body temperature and provides 30+ SPF. Lighter than typical running shirts, the fabric is thin, in a good way. It wicks the sweat just like a typical performance shirt, but I’ve never had a shirt with such thin and silky fabric.
The arm warmers are the same material as the shirt. While they provide some protection from the wind, they would not give you much protection from cold temps.
Design: Funky, unique, attention-getting. Arrow of paradise.
Price: $69.99 for shirt and an additional $32 for the arm warmers. Ouch. Great quality shirt, but this is steep for a running shirt and I don’t know many people who spend over $50 on a running shirt (but I could be wrong). As for the arm warmers, such a fun addition to the shirt, but with how thin they are, I personally do not think they are worth the price.
Overall: Very comfortable performance running shirt with a splash of style! While the thinness of the fabric is perfect for the summer months, it will likely not provide much warmth as it gets cooler. Would be a great layering piece, however.
Want one? YMX by Yellowman has one of these running shirts with arm warmers to give away.
To enter:
- Check out the YMX by Yellowman site and tell me what you like +1 entry
- Tell me what the top priority is for you when shopping for running apparel. Design? Performance? Price? Style? Brand name? +1 entry
- FB, twat, blog about this giveaway + 1 entry
Giveaway ends Friday. Open to US only.
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Fine Print
**YMX by Yellowman provided me with a running shirt as well as the one for the giveaway. I paid nothing for them.
**Winner will be chosen by Random.org on Friday September 5.
