SALOMON XA SMARTSKIN SOFTSHELL JACKET

After putting this jacket through the Ginger Runner gauntlet, I’m confident in saying it’s a dynamite piece of gear. I was looking for something to wear on my runs during the rainy months, cold evenings, and early foggy trail mornings. Salomon has a huge variety of choices, all at different pricepoints and features, and this was the perfect choice. Good job, me! It has the right amount of weather resistance, light materials, and style to help me cruise through the elements without worry. The Salomon XA Smart Skin Soft Shell Jacket is a winner for when the elements are in your way. Just wish it had a hood… (product page)

LIKED:

  • Light
  • Breathable
  • Thumbholes
  • Minimal
  • Colorstays
  • Durable

DISLIKED:

  • Lack of storage
  • Shape Specific
  • No Reflectors for Night Running
  • Retains Odor

QUALITY: 4/5
COMFORT: 4/5
PRICE: 4/5
LOOKS: 4/5

TOTAL: 16/20

SALOMON SUPERFLEET CREW MIDLAYER LS

This is easily my favorite long sleeve running shirt I own. Hands down. That’s saying a lot, as I have a lot of long sleeve shirts. What I like about this shirt is just how versatile it is. I can run, hike, ski, camp, sleep in this thing and it keeps on doin it’s job without much wear at all. While it’s definitely on the expensive side of things – as many Salomon products tend to be – it has proven it’s worth many times over. You may even be able to find this bad boy on sale online somewhere. Seriously, try this on and love it as much as I do. (product page)

LIKED:

  • Perfect Fit
  • Breathable/Warm
  • Quick-Dry
  • Soft
  • Colorstays

DISLIKED:

  • Price
  • Weight
  • Extra Features

QUALITY: 4/5
COMFORT: 5/5
PRICE: 3/5
LOOKS: 4/5

TOTAL: 16/20

These garments were provided by Salomon for testing purposes.


Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,