People do not often think of t-shirts when they discuss underwear, but today I am reviewing the New Balance Cotton Crew shirt. The shirt is made of 94% Cotton and 6% Elasthane which gives it a stretchy feeling but also a great wicking ability. I received two of these shirts for review and they have since become my two workout shirts. New Balance made a shirt that does exactly what it’s supposed to do. I think my favorite part about these shirts is they can do double duty. These shirts look good under button ups or sweaters but also can be worn in the gym, take a beating and still keep you dry.
The color, cut and construction are all great; in fact, even after several wears and washes, they are holding their shape well. The color I got was a bright blue which is different than a lot of other shirts I see which helps me stand out when running on the road. These shirts are cut for an athletic body. I am a skinny guy and shirts often fit me like a paper bag but this shirt has a fit perfect for my build. However, if you have a few extra pounds, there is enough stretch to take care of it.
The color, fit and the ability of these shirts to keep you dry, no matter how hard you sweat, was unmatched. Whether I was lifting weights in the gym, going for a 5 mile run or jumping from meeting to meeting, I never got soggy or felt like the shirt was sticking to me.
At the end of the day, I love these New Balance shirts for the versatility and ability to handle what ever I throw at them—weather it is a hard workout, lounging at home or adding some color for a work meeting—this shirt can do the job.
PROS
- Fit
- Color
- Versatility
CONS
- That I only have two
| Fit | 5 |
| Materials | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Look | 5 |
| Daily Wear | 5 |
| OVERALL | 5
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There were furnished for review by New Balance and can be purchased from their site.
