My
last product review post mostly covered snow gear with the exception of GenerationUCAN, which I use in the gym and on the trails year round. I’m a little over 4 months through my off-snow training and have been using some new gym
gear for the duration. As mentioned in
the last product post I’m not under any contract to promote for these companies. I actually wear this apparel because of
function, comfort and they hold up under extreme abuse during training
sessions. By sharing this info, my hope
is you can also have an improved exercise experience by using some or all of
the items.
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| Reliable Gear Should Handle Heavy Training Abuse |
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Moldable
heel/ankle region for better fit (can be molded several times)
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Reasonable
support on Oly and Squat/DL/OH moves while providing enough flexibility for
lunges, and other challenge-style exercises (tire flips, sled push, box jumps,
etc.)
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Don’t
have to change shoes before/after Oly lifts
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Comfortable
Con’s:
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Not
quite as stable through the sole as my Adidas PowerLift 2.0 shoes (though set 2 new 25 rep squat PR’s with them so far)
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Custom
version is expensive
Custom
+ Stock Reebok All-Terrain Series Super
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| Coaching Version |
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| Trail Version |
Pro’s:
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Solid
grip on loose terrain (trail running)
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Stable
over variable terrain (trail running)
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Light
weight
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Water
drainage ports
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Comfortable
(have been wearing these for coaching and a ‘stock’ pair for trail running)
Con’s:
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Custom
version is expensive
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Tongue
could be slightly larger (width and length)
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Tongue
slips off to the side during normal use (somewhat simple fix – see pic)
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| Tongue Shift "Fix" |
Reebok One
Board Short (variety of styles)
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| Board/Compression Short Combo |
Pro’s:
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No
movement restriction
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Takes
a beating
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Light
weight
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Comfortable
Con’s:
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Difficult
to find the right fit and shorts are sized different compared to other board
short styles (highly recommend trying on shorts before ordering from the online
site as a large in one style may not fit the same as a large in another)
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Limited
options for versions without graphics (sometimes just basic black is what you
want)
Reebok One
Compression Short
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| Board/Compression Short Combo |
Pro’s:
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Solid
all-around fit
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Ideal
combination of support, breathability and comfort
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No
movement restriction
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Basic
colors are available
Con’s:
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None
Rogue Wrist Straps
Pro’s:
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Solid
wrist support for pressing and overhead movements
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Fairly
easy to adjust and put on
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Inexpensive
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Can’t
really call these ultra-comfortable (not that they’re designed for that either),
but they are not restrictive in terms of range of motion and don’t feel bad at
all during training use
Con’s:
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None
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