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Under Armour Cold Gear Review | Fitness & Athletic Apparel Reviews

October 18, 2008 on 5:39 pm | By Matt | In Fitness & Athletic Clothing Reviews, Fitness & Athletic Clothing and Gear | 13 Comments

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.

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What Is Under Armour Cold Gear?

UA Cold gear is a line of athletic and fitness apparel for … surprise … when it’s cold outside.

The Cold Gear product line is actually very diverse, and offers not only clothing intended to be worn under your outerwear, but also outerwear itself — things like jackets, gloves and hats.

What’s particularly interesting about the Cold Gear line is that it appeals to a broader group than Under Armour’s traditional customer base – people like hunters, cross-country or downhill skiers, or cold weather hikers and campers.  This has attracted a growing following for Under Armour Cold Gear among not just athletes and fitness junkies, but also outdoor enthusiasts, giving some of the traditional outfitters like Patagonia and North Face a run for their money.

Cold Gear’s claim to fame is that it uses a double-sides fabric that manages to wick moisture away from the body, while still providing insulation. Moisture wicking materials aren’t new — they’ve been widely used among hikers and runners for some time now — but Under Armour has taken this wicking and insulating fabric and fashioned it into a series of specialized clothing for customers who have specific cold weather needs. They’ve also been sensitive to people’s desire to not only stay warm, but look good — so in typical Under Armour fashion, they’ve added some nice styling to their clothing.
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