Comfortable but too loose fitting

By Garrett Bradley Ranked #433 - Men's Midweight Long Underwear - Tops January 23, 2010

I read great reviews on numerous sites about this baselayer piece, so I decided to give it a go. Comfort of the material on the skin is second to none. Its warm and wicks sweat well. My only qualm is the fit - its shorter and a more relaxed fit than most base layers. I decided it was an acceptable drawback and worth keeping considering its comfort. But with increased wear (first two months), it stretched (in the waist and wrist cuffs) and that relaxed fit became even more relaxed. It was hard keeping it tucked into pant waist when exercising (running, hiking), and the wrist cuffs once stretched some, did not return to size. Though the material itself is quite warm, the relaxed fit in both waist/mid-section and cuffs allowed drafts to enter, reducing the shirt's overall warmth. For these reasons, it was returned.

I'm 5'10 145lb - and wore the small - which is my normal size in other base layers (capilene, under armour). I have tall, lanky body type, and prefer more athletic form-fitting. I bought one for the girlfriend (5'3", 110 lb) - size XS, who is thin in midsection but not so tall, and she had same problem with loose midsection and too short. hers was also returned - preferring the Cap 3 - for its fit.

Again, comfort, warmth of the material, and wicking ability were excellent. The cocona material is most comfortable i have worn. If you have a short, stocky body type, and/or prefer more relaxed fitting base layer, than this may be for you - and would probalby rate a 5 star. But if you are looking for a form-fitting base layer look elsewhere.

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