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Merino Wool

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  • 21-10-2015 9:58pm
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    6781
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    Anyone here use merino wool when running? Is it worth the extra cost compared to regular running gear? When I think of wool and rain I think its going to heavy isn't it?


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    BeepBeep67
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    6781 wrote: »
    Anyone here use merino wool when running? Is it worth the extra cost compared to regular running gear? When I think of wool and rain I think its going to heavy isn't it?

    No experience with merino wool, but the price always put me off.

    If you are looking for tops for the winter you should check out the Karrimor Xlite range of long sleeved, quarter zipped tops @ <€15 on sports direct, have a few and they are very comfortable on their own and with a fitted t underneath.
    Also the pro touch long sleeves tops which are always on sale or in the buy one get one half price bucket in Elverys, bit heavier than the Karrimor though.


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    lgk
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    For base layers, I generally only use the merino ones I have for the coldest of weather. Merino insulates very well even when wet. I prefer polyester/elastane mix most of the time.

    I pretty much only use smartwool socks though.


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