In Testing

When I heard my friends and colleagues raving about Odlo base layers, I thought: ‘Well, what can be so special about them?’ I have had different running base layers in the past and they were okay, but nothing that would make me go: ‘Oh, my God, what is this? From now on, I don’t want to be wearing anything else.’ That was true until I got the Odlo Blackcomb long sleeve.

Well, I won’t be telling you that it has changed my entire life. But I won’t be exaggerating to say that it has definitely changed my running experience during the cold months. There’s something about this top that as soon as I put it on, I feel extremely comfortable and ready to run.

I’ve tested this Odlo top on both very cold days (around 0°C) and quite mild winter days (around 12°C). I’ve used it for running (anything from 2 miles up to a marathon), hiking and for cycling. During all those activities the technical properties of the Odlo Blackcomb were absolutely top-notch. 

What I especially appreciate is that it keeps me warm without overheating. And everyone who exercises outdoors in winter will know how important this is. In addition, as the moisture-wicking properties are just fantastic, you don’t need to worry about working up a sweat or getting cold chills from your sweat-drenched top after exercising. It will just simply keep you dry and cosy.

Another great feature used by Odlo is organic body-mapping, that provides uninhibited freedom of movement. I really felt unrestricted throughout all my activities, which apart from above mentioned running, cycling and hiking, also included indoor yoga and core workouts.

Thanks to a special fabric treatment, this top stays fresh for longer. As a result, you don’t need to wash it after every run or sporting activity, but you will still feel comfortable – and others around you too! :-) – if you use it a couple of times (or even three times) before putting it in the washing machine.