Under Armour® says when it’s cold outside, you need ColdGear®. Find out whether Cold Gear lives up to its promise.
Product Line Reviewed: Under Armour ColdGear®
Specific Products Reviewed:
- Under Armour ColdGear Legging ($54.99)
- Under Armour ColdGear Long Sleeve Compression Hoodie (59.99)
- Under Armour ColdGear Loose Inferno Jacket ($69.99)
- Under Armour ColdGear Loose Inferno Pant ($59.99)
Manufacturer: Under Armour
Pros:
- Durable and well constructed
- Excellent moisture wicking
- Good thermal transfer and keeps you from overheating, while still keeping you warm
- Smooth seams to cut down on pinching and abrasions
- Looks cool
Cons:
- May be perceived as a bit expensive to some people; but very competitively priced compared to similar products from specialty outfitters like The North Face, Patagonia and Cabelas
Ratings (1-4 Scale: 1 = poor, 2= fair, 3= good, 4= excellent)
Fit: 4
Comfort: 4
Durability: 4
Product Options: 4
Price: 3
Does It Do What It Claims? Yes
Would You Buy It Again? Yes
Overall Rating: 3.8
Under Armour ColdGear Review
In most parts of the country, October means football, falling leaves … and dropping temperatures.
But for fitness buffs, runners, hikers and winter sports fanatics, a drop in the mercury and a little bit of snow and ice is no excuse for staying indoors and succumbing to cabin fever.
Of course, staying fit and active during the winter months means staying warm and dry, even in the face of rain, sleet and snow. And anyone who has ever spent a few hours hiking the Boundary Waters in December or running the streets of New York in January knows that the clothing you choose can be the difference between ecstasy and agony. When it’s hot outside, you can always strip off layers. When it’s cold and damp, on the other hand, what you’re wearing on your back is pretty much what you’ll be wearing until you get back in the warmth of your home, apartment or cabin.
So you better choose wisely.
Under Armour: More Than Just Gear For Athletes
Most people will know Under Armour as the company that started its business creating clothing for athletes to wear under their uniforms or athletic equipment. It was a niche that had gone unfulfilled for years, and Under Armour quickly moved into the space and become the de facto leader in high-performance sporting apparel.
Over the past few years, however, Under Armour has branched out into the general fitness and sports apparel markets, and has introduced a number of popular clothing lines that have broader appeal to sports and fitness enthusiasts. These products now include everything from hoodies, to running shorts, to t-shirts, and most recently, performance athletic shoes and men and women’s underwear.
But Under Armour is probably most well-known for their line of climate/temperature specific athletic and fitness clothing: UA Heat Gear and UA Cold Gear.
Taken from http://www.answerfitness.com/206/under-armour-cold-gear-review-fitness-apparel-reviews-answer-fitness/