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By jcsh Ranked #865 - Men's Performance Shirts - Short Sleeve May 9, 2009

I bought this shirt in oatmeal, kelp, and ocean blue so I'll comment a little on the color. The kelp is a little more green and less yellow than shown in the pictures (better). Oatmeal is pretty much spot on...maybe a little less creamy and just a tad more whitish-grayish hue. Ocean blue is less sharp a blue than shown in the pictures--real thing is more of a pastel blue, which I also prefer. One other note: the oatmeal is a little bit see-through. It's not so much a problem with kelp and ocean blue.

Sizing: I'm tall and lanky at 5'11'' and 130lbs. The small size ended up fitting remarkably well, with the body length and sleeve length being just right (sleeve length is a little longer than normal, but I like it that way). It's an athletic fit, and with my body type on a small size, the chest-to-armpit area feels quite fitted, and the rest of the sleeve and especially lower body are looser. It's a good fit overall, but because of the tight fit around the armpits, the cloth around that area can bunch up a little with activity. This does not affect comfort or performance, but if wearing this shirt alone, I find myself pulling the shirt down and out to straighten out the bunching.

As mentioned in Q&A, this is a lightweight merino wool shirt. I would have preferred it a little thicker for the amount it costs, and this is the reason I'm giving it 4 instead of 5 stars. I wouldn't pay retail for this shirt, but on SAC it's not a bad deal. Still would have liked more wool for the buck, though.

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