![]() ![]() They come in both black and white options.Ĭombine all these items and there is NO WAY drivers should miss seeing you in the dark! Bobi Jo The main addition is an almost 360 degree reflection on the tops of the socks, offering yet another reflective porting of your gear. Brooks created a DriLayer 96% nylon/4% spandex combination that is comfortable and has held up to weather quite well. I have mentioned constantly that running socks are one of the more underrated parts of a running ensemble (happy feet, happy life…that’s the saying right?). It wasn’t overly loose, and the tie did a fantastic job, but if you are in-between sizes and/or want a snugger fit, sizing down is the way to go. I am a large in most of my shorts (6’2 190 pounds) and felt that I would have fit a little better in a medium in these. I may recommend sizing down a little bit. There is also a pocket on the thigh portion of the inner lining that is on the smaller side and does well for ID/credit cards. It gets the job done, but would probably recommend only having your phone in there for your shorter (less than 5 miles) than for a long one. It wasn’t the tightest pocket in the world and I found myself utilizing it for energy gel and my drivers license moreso than my phone. It comes with a zipped pocket in the rear center, which held my phone decently well. The 7″ sizing is the sweet size for me (though not for everyone) and the boxer brief liner is my favorite styling. The same 3M Scotchlite reflectivity is laid upon the bottom of the shorts, on both the front and back, keeping you visible both ways. Much like the jacket, these shorts are very solid for its reflective capabilities. Considering I use a fitness watch, I found myself not using them a ton, but there were a few really cold days where I forewent watch checking for some longer coverage. It also has thumbholes, which some people love and some are indifferent towards. I personally don’t ever carry much (if anything) in my jacket pockets, so this isn’t a huge deal for me either way. It also has zippered pockets (something that Bobi Jo, below, laments about her hoodie). It felt like a perfect option for those days hovering in the high 40’s or lower. I don’t expect this being much of an issue for most PNW runners, though if you tend to run extremely warm when running, just be aware going in. It’s not the most breathable running jacket I have ever worn, but I don’t generally mind running on the warmer side as opposed to the cooler side. I found that, despite its light construction, I stayed surprisingly warm in it. It’s definitely a light jacket, but still has held up pretty well to the wet winter weather here in Oregon due to the DriLayer Seal fabric. This is beneficial as drivers should have no excuse for not realizing you are actually moving as opposed to a stagnant reflection in a less motion-filled location. There are a variety of spots on the jacket that utilize the “3M Scotchlite Carbon Black Stretch reflectivity” – specifically the arms and chest. The fit is definitely a little tighter (they call it semi-fitted), but seems to be pretty true to size.įirst and foremost, the main feature of this jacket is its reflective qualities – and it does an amazing job with this. Therefore, this jacket has been put to use the past few weeks. Against all odds, 2020 has me actually being at a normal weight for me this late in the year. Honestly, this wasn’t a result of not wanting to – I just usually gain too much weight during the winter months (hibernation…?) that my jackets don’t really…er…fit when I really need them to. I haven’t used a running jacket in quite some time. Honestly, I’m not broken up about it, but it did offer a great opportunity to sample some items from Brooks’ Carbonite Run Visible Collection. I had anticipated this continuing into the fall and winter, BUT my 6 year old treadmill has been a little on the fritz lately and has me heading outdoors once again. However, social distancing combined with digital Peloton treadmill workouts made me really appreciate having an indoor option. It had sat idly in my garage for the past few years basically serving as a storage space. One thing that I re-fell in love with this quarantine year was my treadmill. A few Run Oregon bloggers checked a few items out and had this to say: Matt Their new Carbonite Run Visible Collection is no exception – a great combination of functionality and safety as the days are growing increasingly shorter. We have been reviewing their line for years and often find it difficult to say a bad word about them. ![]() I’m just going to say it – Brooks makes some dang good running gear. ![]()
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