Oh baby...it's cold outside!

Triathlon Forum
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So, now that the weather is becoming increasingly colder, I have been pulling out my tights in place of leg warmers, thicker, long sleeved base layers, heavier gloves, a balaclava instead of just an earband…etc.

I was placing an order with DeSoto for some of their new 2007 spring and summer inventory and decided to check out their winter gear as well. I came across some fleece tights. That’s right, polartec fleece tights, inside and out. I thought it was kind of a weird concept but was interested to see what they were like so I ordered one pair to try them out. I recieved them and couldn’t believe how cozy I was in them. They are awesome. It’s like curling up in a warm blanket and sitting in front of the fire .

I don’t know about you, but anything to take away from the freezing cold temperatures to make training more endurable, I’m all over it. I just placed an order for the store so we can stock this great little commodity for everyone that feels like I do about the cold.

Also, the tights are reasonable in price and can be layered over bike shorts or used alone for running. I like items that can be used for more than one purpose.

What are some of your favorite cold weather apparel choices?

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Sugoi sub-zero tights.

Fleece is fine but its the wind that kills me. Gore Wind-stopper hats, gloves, are a must in my pockets.

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Does the wind blow right through them?

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PI lobster mittens . . . and a beard.

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I agree. Wind is a big factor in being cold, but I went for a run in them in sub-40 degree windy weather at night and had no issues. The wind being able to get through these was a concern of mine and I was fine. I couldn’t believe it because I am always cold.

The tights are also good for going to and from the pool on those chilly, early mornings.

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Thanks. Might buy some for my wife.

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Ha, ha, you’re funny. Listen man, you seriously need to get some of these…they will do you some good in those cold temps. where you live!

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No problem. If she’s anything like me, (cold all of the time) she will love them.

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So when will you have them in the store? Probably not by Tomorrow, got a b-day party in Dearborn.

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That’s her. The other day it was 65 degrees out and she pulled out the winter coat. It’s insane.

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shorts and a tee shirt. I live in AZ where it never gets cold. :slight_smile:

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Must be nice, but for those of us that have winter, we don’t have that option. :frowning:

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Nope, unfortunately, I will not have them by tomorrow, but I will gladly bring mine by so you can see them. If you like them, we can set aside a pair for you and ship them to you or call you to come and pick them up.

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not apparel, but I love those little handwarmer things that you can stick inside of mittens! My hands always freeze when I’m running outside in the cold. Those make it bearable :slight_smile:

the tights sound cool.

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Me too! I love the toe warmers also.

The tights are awesome!!! You have to try them.

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Wow… you’re really good… an ad for your store creatively placed within a personal quip… Svengali has trained you well :wink:

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So, what’s your favorite winter apparel?

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Never tried the Suguoi tights, but I’m interested. You definitly have to try the fleece tights.

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So, what’s your favorite winter apparel?

Taught you well on the diplomacy thing as well :wink:

But to answer your question… Castelli as a brand and windtex jackets as an article.

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I’ll check that out. Maybe you need two?!