Monday, September 29, 2014

Fall Apparel Part 1: Nike Jackets


                With the first week of fall finished, many people are beginning to trade in their comfortable summer running shorts, tank tops, and flip flops for warmer and cozier clothing. Around this time of year you see people exercising in oversized sweatshirts and baggy sweatpants. It’s not the most attractive outfit in the world to work out in but it gets the job done in keeping you warm on those chilly autumn days. As more and more people are beginning to take their fashion sense to the gym or on their early morning runs, sports companies have taken a step forward in providing customers with fashionable fall work out gear.
A noted Nike fan myself, I’ve been browsing their website these past few weeks and noticed an increase in their fall jacket inventory. The Nike Element Half-Zip jacket is one of my favorites and seems to be quite popular amongst a majority of my friends. I own two of these jackets, one that is royal blue and the other a mix between mint green and light blue. What I really like about these jackets is that they are very lightweight, but yet they are great at keeping the heat in. Also being a person who sweats a lot, I really like the fabric Nike incorporated into this jacket because it does a good job of not allowing the sweat buildup to cause the jacket to get damp. Even if you aren’t working out, this jacket is very stylish because it is simple and it comes in numerous different colors that you can choose to your liking.
Another jacket that caught my attention was Nike’s Windrunner. One aspect of this jacket that I really liked was that it wasn’t just a one solid color, but that it had many different color combinations and patterns that were worked into the color scheme. Windbreaker type jackets such as this one seem to be making a comeback in sports fashion as the younger generation are starting to wear them more often (so if I were you I would hop on this bandwagon of the comeback of windbreakers!).  What I really like about Nike’s Windrunner jacket is that it is very breathable and loose, which is in contrast to the Nike Element Half-Zip which has a more skin-tight fit.  Also the Windrunner jacket has hood which is very convenient to those who like to work out outside in nature’s beauty because whatever the weather this jacket provides protection.
Both jackets I reviewed today are great choices depending on what elements you are looking for in a jacket. They provide the warmth and protection from the weather, which is needed during these chilly, rainy days of fall, and also provide a pop of color to create a fashion statement wherever you may be. I hope this review has helped you in your search for what gear to invest in for this fall season and remember these jackets will be just as useful once we hit spring!
For more information about these two jackets or any other Nike jackets you can visit Nike's Womens Apparel.

 

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