SOAR RUNNING WINTER APPAREL REVIEW | Great quality or overpriced? | Run4Adventure
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- SOAR RUNNING APPAREL REVIEW. One of the most popular comments we get on the channel is, can I test and review some running apparel from premium running brand, Soar Running. Well, we finally managed to get hold of some! The guys at Soar were kind enough to send out a really good selection of winter running apparel from their latest range and I've been thoroughly testing it out for the last month. I've been super impressed with most of the items but there was one issue I had that I really wasn't expecting. Check out the video to find out what it was.
Thanks for watching, we'll see you in the next video and as always - stay safe and keep on running!
Apparel mentioned in the video:
Three Season Short - www.soarrunning.com/collectio...
Dual-Fabric Tights 3.0 - www.soarrunning.com/collectio...
Windbreaker - www.soarrunning.com/collectio...
Ultra Jacket - www.soarrunning.com/collectio...
Winter Anorak - www.soarrunning.com/collectio...
WoolTech Trail Top - www.soarrunning.com/collectio...
0:00 Intro
2:01 Soar Running
2:50 Three Season Short
4:08 Dual-Fabric Tights 3.0
5:35 Windbreaker
7:05 Ultra Jacket
8:27 Winter Anorak
10:07 WoolTech Trail Top
11:43 Dual-Fabric Tights 3.0 Performance
13:04 Three Season Short Performance
13:59 Windbreaker Performance
15:13 Ultra Jacket Performance
16:53 Winter Anorak Performance
18:55 WoolTech Trail Top Performance
21:23 Conclusion
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Great review! Over years of running I’ve upgraded my kit and now that I’m fully down the running kit wormhole I’m an advocate of osoar - recently purchased the windbreaker and, as with most things in life, you get what you pay for! Did manage to get a 20% discount tho helped 😂
Great review mate! I've got some soar half tights and the wool tech top and I have to say the quality is superb. I absolutely love them
Love the reviews as always. The pricey items may in fact be worth while. But for myself I need to make it happen for less. I often opt for discounted items from seasons past or specials to keep myself fully kitted while still feeding the family 😂
Great in depth review. Some lovely looking pieces there and prices are comparable to top end cycling kit. Well thought out design is always a joy to wear - although I might need to start with a pair of socks..
Great review again. I purchased the three season short last month they have performed amazingly well so comfortable and lightweight. Very expensive but hoping to get years of service.
Great video!! detailed and objective review of all the items!!
I'm glad you thought so! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Another great review Loyd.
Thanks Pat, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to comment, it's appreciated 🙏😊
It's way too overpriced and pushed by every running TH-camr (not aimed at you!) It's clear to see their profit margins are quite healthy given that they seem to be happy to send heaps of apparel to everyone on the platform! It might be worthwhile for the elites and wealthy, but I've got far cheaper clothes that are still lasting me well after several years.
In a way you are correct but you do pay for small improvements( diminishing returns ect) but you can pay £270 for a pair of shoes or £90 but are the expensive pair worth three times the amount and three times the performance. No it’s about 5% tops but they still sell. Premium products are always overpriced but it’s down to the individual to choose what they spend their money on and if you want to buy the premium that’s fine as well as looking at cheap alternatives which is also fine. It is the job of the TH-camr to show you the options and you make your own decisions. I have cheap and expensive kit and some is worth it and some not. I bought a Soar all weather jacket for half price and happy with the purchase. Would I pay full price, probably not but I don’t pay full price for anything. So in a nutshell you pay your money and make your choice.
@@joemilewicz6847 very valid point! Admittedly, I'd give them a try if I found something really cheap.
@@joemilewicz6847 How did you get half price out of interest?
@@Jon-hb6gx easy google Soar running. there are heaps of websites out there. just bought a Nano rain jacket for 140GBP. that was from HIP. my whole wardrobe is soar and every piece has been well reduced. just need to search around.
agree; this is an infomercial. Don't trust this channel now.
Enjoyed the review thanks Loyd. I can appreciate the tech and skills that have gone into the creation of this running kit. It looks good and I'm sure it does it's job really well. Sadly the cost makes it prohibitive for me. Cheers R
(Terry Lonergan) As a 2:25 marathon runner at best, I had to smile when I met another runner who said to me, "You would not have had to train so hard back in the day if you had had a SOAR vest and a pair of Nike carbon plated shoes to race in, Terry!" Yes marginal gains are a fator in all sports I guess but as I replied to him....."It's the man in the shoe; not the shoe on the man" No matter what you wear and what gels you take if you don't put the hard miles in you won't get the times you want. He failed to break 3 hours by 5 minutes. Stomach problems! Always good to see Jake Wightman in his £21 Fastrax club vest.
I totally agree Terry, it's all about the hard work you put in 👍
I think today's go faster shoes and modern day kit help but it's definitely only marginal gains. What do you think Terry if you had to runners who but in the same training volume, had the same fitness levels and mindset, but one of them wore kit from the 1970's and the other runner wore modern day apparel and carbon shoes, who'd come out on top then? 🤔
@@Run4Adventure The peak for depth and quality came in the mid '80s I would say. For example 322 broke 60 minutes for 10 miles in the York 10 1983. My 2;25.36 was good enough for only 200th place in London. Now 60th? My company Fastrax was making very lightweight mesh vests and the shoes we wore were near or sub 200 gms. So we DID look for marginal gains. But no gels. I didn't like to take in even water! The shoes were flexible. We wanted to drive off the forefoot. So, so different from the stiff shoes of today and of course very low stack heights. I appreciate the "science" and protection afforded for the faster runners. But wonder how many slower runners have injred with the carbon shoes as they can't get onto the front of the shoe. I can't comment on the training today's sub 3.00 marathon runners do as I'm not on Strava etc. Apparel is defintely bettter however. Though again we did have Goretex suits in the '80s and wicking baselayers etc.
@@fastrax1949 I totally agree with the fact a lot of runners are getting Injured because -
1 - they are spending way to much time in a Carbon plated shoe.
2 - There's a lot of running using in them that maybe don't have the running form to get any benifits from the shoe and it has a negative impact. However, you'll never convince me that running a fast marathon and not taking on board any calories or water is a good thing! Even all the top kenya runners have realised that now, just imagine what time you could have run Terry if you were getting some calories and water in your system 😊
Absolutely on the nail, Terry. Had lots of Fastrax gear back in the day, really good quality, reasonable price. A £70 vest might be better than a £10 vest, in fact it probably is, but ten times better???? Shame The complete Runner at Nelson had to close!
Many thanks for this review. I bought some shorts and singlet all in the sale down here in Oz last week. i've been thinking about investing for sometime but when 3 x chaps on a podcast (Run it three ways) stated their go to kit for race day is Soar I had to give it a go. Really good quality and do find if i pay a little more i look after it better. would say if ordering on line go a size up.
Thanks Loyd. I have the Soar lightweight gilet, which I really like and use a lot. I do struggle with the prices though - I have a pair of Soar shorts: they're good, but they cost as much as 6 pairs of my others and I don't notice any difference when I'm running! I could do with that Winter Anorak today though.....
Thanks for the great review Loyd! How do your think the wooltech trail top would perform in freezing snow temperatures for runs above 3 hours in the trails? Would adding another jacket above be needed? I’m thinking of initially getting either the WoolTech Trail top or the All Weather Jacket. Thank you!
No worries Solomon, glad you enjoyed it. I found the Wooltech trail top just right in cold conditions when you're moving well but it really depends how cold it's going to be? Also, even though its meant to be designed to be used with a race vest or hydration pack, I did have damage to the material after my first run with a pack! 😔
Obviously the two tops are quite different, the all weather has much better waterproof properties but the Wooltech top has a hood, so great for cold conditions 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Thanks for your response Loyd! It sounds frustrating damaging the material after your first run. Just a last question on the Wooltech trail top. How was it / the feeling in extreme winds. The trails where I run are about -5 to -10 degree celsius, so not that “cold” but the wind is extremely strong & the main issue, with the occasional rain, snow & mist.
Keep up the great work on your channel, Loyd! Your videos has particularly helped me navigate the tools I need / layering for winter running & I am seeing the fruits. Thank you & Merry Christmas!
@@solomonanthony6835 No worries Solomon. It's hard for me to say at those temperatures? The coldest temp I've run the top in is about 2 degrees Celsius 🤔
It's handled those temperatures and the wind really well. Hope this helps and thanks for your kind words, have a wonderful Christmas and thanks for watching 🙏😊
Hi, any thoughts on the best time of day to run?
Hey Loyd, thanks a lot for a nice genuine review of the Soar brand. I've got or invested to some of SOAR garments, e.g. All Weather Jacket, they haven't reiterated for this 2022 Autumn/Winter season, but this jacket like top to be more precise is unique. Not bulky or thick, just thin layer and it's so functional in the worst weather conditions, freezing, wind, very cold, even when I took it when it was 10 Celsius degrees, still not ended with the feeling I was sweat-drenched. The best jacket I've ever had on the runs in the winter. Also, for race days, SOAR Elite Race Vests have basically no competition (maybe Satisfy), feather light, you feel almost nothing on the race. And would like to point that SOAR is very expensive ,but looks worth to invest if somebody an afford at least their race vest and jacket. All Weather jacket is same fabric as Winter Anorak, but without hood and full zip. Don't need hood, as used to always have a cap and in the winter prefer protection against cold and wind here in Slovakia, not against the rain :). Against rain, Their Nano Jacket is great, only one with membrane, but I haven't seen more breathable protection in the rain. I've got also Inov8 Stormshell, it's great, full protection against the pretty heavy rain, but if it's spring up to milder autumn, then I had totally wet arms beneath the sleeves, nothing similar experienced in the SOAR Nano Jacket. so for me 3 best or 4 best SOAR running apparel: All Weather Jacket, Race Vest, Nano Rain Jacket and also Speed shorts, nothing thinner and so functional exists, again amazing on the race day! All the best and keep on the running, though I have a break currently, because of my injury, right hand in the cast. So need to recover to get back to my lovely running!
Glad you're enjoying your Soar appand thanks for taking the time to comment, it's appreciated 😊
Best of luck with your recovery and have a great Christmas 🎄
@@Run4Adventure Thank you Loyd! Merry Christmas!
The hardest running product I’ve found difficult to find is a pair of winter Lycra running shorts. If you know cycling, a bit like castelli tutto nano bib shorts. These are a thicker short with a brushed inner fabric which is ideal for early winter warmth. They do a 3/4 length one two, just with you could get similar but for running.
Any ideas?
I visited Soar HQ yesterday and you may be in luck a mannequin had something like a fleece flocked speed shorts/matched with the wooltech trail top fabric like assos winter bib-shorts or the Le Col I don't get on with Castell shorts (but do love the other stuff)
Good review, thank you. I have had another look at Soar now that they have released a few more items of women’s running kit (though it does seem to be 80% socks! 😂) and it doesn’t seem to be much more expensive than full price top end stuff from brands like Salomon or Ronhill. The difference being that those brands are also found on sites like Wiggle or SportsShoes so there is always a discount to be had somewhere. Soar still definitely caters more to men than women which is a shame but maybe they will add more items in the future (if so, we want decent side pockets in our shorts please!) and I would invest in something that I know I’d use a lot like a decent waterproof jacket that would pass mandatory kit checks. Might have another look in 6 months time 😊
I totally agree Juliet, they definitely need to work on their women's range and I'm sure they will in time. Thanks for watching and have a wonderful Christmas 🎄😊
What size are you wearing in the Anorak? Thank you, Love the reviews
I was wearing a medium in all the Soar kit Nick 👍
Hope this helps and I'm glad you're enjoying the channel, thanks for watching 🙏😊
How is the wooltech trail top holding up?
Honest opinion is that I wish somebody would do an unbiased review of whether kit like this is actually worth the vastly "overpriced" price compared to the sort of stuff I typically wear which is mostly from brands that also make running shoes. And the tights I do have have been very handy this week :) Your dislike of tights is rather echoed by my dislike of jackets to run in. Feel far more comfortable in a few thin layers and arm warmers especially if not raining.
Sorry, I thought my review was unbiased Tim. I really enjoyed running in the kit, great fabrics, nice attention to detail and it fitted my body shape really well. I had a issues with the damage on the Wooltech top after one run with a pack so I was pretty disappointed with that and I said so in the review. I'm not sure why you think my review was unbiased? The kit isn't "overpriced" it's expensive, there's a big difference. Obviously Soar just work off margins like any other company in the world, they have to charge the price to make their margin. Nike and adidas are massive global companies with crazy buying power and not particularly good ethics when it comes to there workers, that's how their clothing is cheaper 🤔
@@Run4Adventure "unbiased" I meant more as to me it came over as just a review of the kit Soar had sent you. When we both review running shoes it would be very rare not to at least compare to competitor products to help the viewer decide if it is for them. Must have been about £2000 worth of kit here and everything is about double what I would want to pay for shorts & tights which goes back to my question of what you get for say a £95 pair of Soar shorts you don't in a £49 pair from say Nike etc etc
@@TimGrose I really wanted to show viewers what they get for their money if they decided to purchase some Soar apparel and I think I achieved that with a very detailed review. As far as double the price, you've just done the same with your exaggerated £2000 estimate, it was actually £1000 worth of Soar apparel 👍
@@Run4Adventure It is a great video discussing the quality of the kit Loyd. Would have been interesting to hear your thoughts on how it compares to other brands you like, e.g. the Harrier jacket, or Saysky gear. The Harrier jacket is over a hundred quid cheaper, and seems like it might tick many of the same boxes (and has the better half zip venting you ask for)
@@TimGrose TH-cam is waiting for your Soar review of apparel bought with your own money! Would love to see it.
I have a pair of the shorts and waterproof jacket, service was first class when a jacket pocket wore through (4 y/o jacket repaired for free and no issue since). Shorts are so good I wouldn't wear anything else on race day, although I use other stuff for daily training. I would say it is value but if you can't afford it the gains are marginal and there is some great stuff out there a lot cheaper
What makes me stay away from Soar is not so much their prices, but their rather boring styles and colorways. *Then* their prices. 🙂I'm sure they make quality stuff, but for that amount of money I'd like to get something that looks outstanding too - though that is a matter of personal taste of course.
Either way, I always enjoy your apparel brand reviews - some time ago you introduced me to Saysky which today is pretty much my favourite running gear brand, so thank you for that. No matter how self confident the pricing might be, I'm always interested to see what's new out there, even when it's out of my budget league.
Cheers from Berlin!
Hi Loyd . How did you find the sizing for the ultra jacket? Is this one a medium or large? Thanks 🤙🏻
I tend to be a medium in all my running kit, I've got the Ultra jacket in a medium and it fits really well Neil. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊
Thanks Loyd! 🤙🏻
‘I look like a complete Wally’ so changes to cap backwards with band across forehead, and that’s an improvement? Some fantastic gear that I’m hoping to try out, probably some of Soar marathon shorts first with all those pockets
If I wear a cap the other way around when film it casts a shadow over my face! 😊
It's lovely kit to run in Steve, I'm sure you'd enjoy it. Thanks for watching 🙏
I just took delivery of my soar nano rain jacket. I took it out for a run tonight. It was 12 degrees Celsius, it didn’t end up raining. However, I was absolutely soaked from sweating inside the garment. They advertise the jacket as a highly breathable rain jacket. Although it’s a beautiful jacket, it is not breathable as advertised- I’ll likely not get we from the rain but I’ll be soaked from sweat.
My run was a moderately paced 10k. Curious to know your thoughts on that! Cheers
A fully waterproof running jacket can only be so breathable because it has taped seems and it’s constructed out of a waterproof fabric. It really does come down to what you wear underneath the jacket, what kind of top were you wearing? 🤔
@@Run4Adventurethanks for the reply! Underneath I was wearing a light running t-shirt.
I would love to get some of this stuff especially the merino tops but it’s a little expensive at the moment 😬
It is pricey Peter but I've been really impressed with how it's performed! Thanks for watching 🙏😊
I have a few Soar running items including merino tops and the all weather jacket. They are very high quality but I am not sure they are worth the cost compared to some of their competitors plus they look a little bland with the colours used somewhat washed out. All that said Inov8 and Montane which I also buy can get pricey as well. I will buy some more stuff but will pick and chose more wisely.
it's as another brand said reassuringly expensive ....running such a cheap sport compared to my other love of cycling so don't mind spending a bit on quality and this is the best i've tried.
I've picked up a few items over the last year or so, and tbh it's an easy path for xmas and birthday presents. The gloves are superb to go with the winter items you tested as is the gillet which packs away so small.
I totally agree Steven 👍
I've actually just got the winter gilet and the winter gloves, looking forward to trying them out. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
I don't get some of the comments, "it's too expensive" ok don't buy it, but something cheaper ....... job done!!! Look at rapha kit also more expensive than most but see how many people wear it, its good to have a range of kit for ALL budgets.
Looks really good gear, would consider buying a couple of items. I don’t mind paying for quality but this does seem a bit overpriced.
“Nobody like a Saggy crotch” now there is one for the ages!!! Will definitely steal this one 😂
I just ordered the all weather jacket. I found a 15% off discount code online so it took a bit of the sting out of the price. These items of clothing are eye wateringly expensive , but you can return for unworn kit within 28 days for a full refund, so if it doesn’t live up to expectations, I’ll send it back
My jacket arrived today and it’s going back. It comes up really small. I am a medium for every brand, but this jacket is very tight. I know it’s a close fit, but this is too tight. But worse is the zip seems faulty, it’s very hard to do up. I have to apply a lot of force to get it to move. It might ease up with use, but for the price it ought to do itself up!
Sizing is a size up. If you look at the measurements they are correct. I usually wear a small and I am a 38 chest which is a medium in Soar which fits. Most modern sizes have expanded as people are getting bigger but 38in chest and 32in waist should be considered a medium it just is a small in most brands these days.
That's a shame to hear Anthony! I'm a medium in every piece of running kit I own and I've got a medium in all the Soar apparel and it fits fine. I haven't tried the all weather jacket though. I hope they sort you out with a jacket with a zip that works ok 👍
I don’t think Soar are that much above what you’d pay for many other outdoor / running manufacturers gear - certainly not to the extent many are suggesting. Yes they’re expensive, but like anything in this world, you get what you pay for. One of the key bits for me (as with any item of gear) is longevity and such the avoidance of a false economy - if you can make functionally great gear that last for many miles of running, it’s worth every penny imo. Love all my soar kit and it’s evident when you wear it an awful lot of thought went into how each item will be used and sometimes it’s those little bits a of attention to detail that take a product from being good, to being great.
What's your favorite top from the soar apparel?
can you wear a cap with the anorak hood?
You can definitely wear a cap with the anorak 👍
Thanks for watching 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Thanks mate
@@thespecialone7632 No problem 👍
isn the anorak same as ultra jacket ,but with hood ?
meaning anorak ok for trial events , ultra forget it
@@Run4Adventure
I don't understand the "it's too expensive" comments. Their kit is well within the price range of other brands. They innovate materials and details and if you look after the kit it will last you a long time.
You were right Loyd.... I nodded off and skipped to the end... haha! Way too expensive for the humble self employed, skint artist. Great for the wealthy or just those posers who love a label. I've got gear older than some people who watch this channel, and it's still going strong. Running for me is not a fashion parade. Stick any old Tee-Shirt and bottoms on, trainers (the only item I will spend out on) and off you go. Love the channel though, keep on running...
Like for Loyd. I don´t knew this brand. A nice sunday for everyone.
I appreciate the apparent high quality of the gear, but I can't see how the incredibly high price point warrants it all. The quality is probably superb, but is it so much better than an alternative from other A-level brands that retail for far less? I'm sure some people will disagree. II invest a lot of money in top-quality shorts myself, but not so much in everything else.
Other random thoughts: the flapping hood that can't be stowed is nightmarish for me. The shorts look nice, but without the pockets that Gore and Fusion offer... and both Gore, as well as Fusion, are cheaper. It's just too expensive.
One thing that wasn't touched on was their approach to sustainability. There isn't a runner on here who doesn't have a drawer full of running kit and adds to it every year. with new kit I bought a Soar jacket last year and for me that is the only winter jacket I'll need for a very long time. If it does get damaged/worn, then it can be repaired instead of thrown away. It's the 'less is more' approach, so although expensive initially, I don't think their stuff is expensive over the lifetime of the product.
Winter running, ?.. with today’s weather was wondering who might be marshalling at Tregonning hills FREE 10k run sure hope they have the right kit 14:53
So soar is like Rapha for cycling 😏😏🤔
I do like to support the British brands but there is a limit. TBH, there is an awful lot of road running stuff that does equally well for ultras. My favourite road running brand is Asics ( ironically, not the shoes). My mother lives close to Street in Somt, so I very often go their outlet shop. I'd say their stuff meets 80% of my trail needs and the other 20% like proper jackets and stuff is dealt with by OMM.
I do find branding stuff as 'trail/ultra' can be a bit like making a fruit cake for £20 but slap 'wedding' on it and it becomes £100! That being said, if I'm going premium, then this brand is on the radar for sure and a bit of luxury never hurts now and then. When you're as slow as I am, being comfy for longer important. 🤣
Some absolute whoppers in your comments today Loyd! I love to see that people have got fumes for Soar but many (NOT all) of the same people have no issue with Alphaflys, Oakleys, and all the other pricey stuff…
I’ve got a vest and the marathon shorts - and the marathon shorts are different levels compared to anything else I have tried. I’ve got Kalenji shorts, saysky, Nike aeroswift, and adidas - and none come close. Yeah, they’re expensive. But I tell you what - they’ve ridiculous quality, light as anything, and they do everything I need them to for the marathon distance. And I wouldn’t change my decision for the world!
There sure has been Ben and I knew there would be! It's funny, I'm only reviewing there kit because I got asked to by a lot of our viewers and Soar reached out to the channel, so I thought it made sense. I knew there'd be lots of haters but I wonder how many of those haters have actually run in Soar apparel? It's great to hear from someone who's run in lots of different brands, including Soar and can give a valid opinion 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
I think the comments about Loyd reviewing it based on it being free are probably a little unfair. I’ve seen him be disappointed with a number of items from manufacturers that have sent him gear to be tested, Salomon shoes definitely come to mind.
That said, a comparison of what say the shorts offer over another premium range range from a considerably cheaper brand I.e Nike, Asics would be welcomed.
I’ve skied all my life and I’ve had friends with the top Patagonia ranges and I’ve even tested it. Nice gear but I’ve never found it’s offered enough say over my Columbia or Salomon gear and at 3-4x the cost it’s hard to justify. Soar does seem a lot particularly for some items, I guess if you have deep pockets and wish to spend that you can, I do feel there is a bit of the Yeezy effect here however.
Loyd, thanks for the video. A comparison would be great but I don’t think your video was wrong in anyway.
Might be good quality but nearly £100 for running shorts is daylight robbery in my opinion
Don’t buy it then. It annoys me when people complain about things being too expensive when they have the option to buy cheaper. No one is forcing people to buy it but if you want to you can.
@@joemilewicz6847 I won't buy it. The viewers were asked for comments, so I provided mine. Calm yourself down, Joe.
I think the term daylight robbery may need calming down 🤔
@@joemilewicz6847 snore
Crazy prices!!! Doubt you'd even get the tiniest of marginal gains versus some cheap gear from Higher State, Karrimor or Decathlon!!!
I don't think it's about marginal gains, it's more about the fabrics used, the innovation, the development and the performance. Having run in higher state and Karrimor kit I can definitely say the brands are worlds apart and to compare the two is frankly ridiculous. It's like comparing a Ferrari and a Ford fiesta 🤔
The higher state and Karrimor kit is poorly made using below par fabrics and has zero development. Also, when it comes to durability there's no comparison! To be far some of the Decathlon kit is pretty good for the money but the other two brands are a bit of a joke. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 👍
The armani of running, just get out there and run, what you wear dosent matter, good pair of shoes and socks and go for it
For the non-professional runner (who's going to get their kit for free anyway) once you get in to this price range there's a fashion/style element to the price. I appreciate the innovative tech but I'm sure Nike, Salomon, Inov8, etc... have similar tech innovations. There are other higher-end brands that have better styling than Soar and once you start thinking about the style you're way past thinking about just a pair of running shorts or a running jacket.
Are the shorts going to make you run fast? No.
Are they going to make you run further? No.
Will you feel more comfortable when running in them? Maybe.
Will you have more of an incentive to go out running in your fancy new running shorts when it's below freezing and blowing a gale? Perhaps.
Is an element of that higher price because the manufacturer pays a proper wage? Maybe.
As I said on your Instagram post the gear is way overpriced for your average runner. Yes it maybe good quality but the gear in the review costs £1000. For that money I could get a couple of pair of high end running shoes and the clothing, of equal quality, plus change. One thing missing from the review is would you actually buy the gear? It’s great to says it’s good when it’s free, but would you splash out £1000 for it?
That's your opinion Al 👍
I personally don't think it's overpriced, it's priced accordingly to the manufacturer costs, but like I said in the review it is expensive running kit. Again like I said in the video, if you're looking for highend gear and you can afford it then it is definitely worth the money. I'm always honest when I review anything and I'm definitely not saying it's good kit just because we got given the apparel by Soar to review, that would be a pointless exercise. If that was the case I wouldn't have mentioned the damage I had on the Wooltech top after its first run with a pack! Out of interest have you ever run in the Soar apparel Al? 🤔
@@Run4Adventure no I as I can’t justify the cost. As I said would rather get good shoes and mid range clothing instead. It was certainly disappointing to see the damage on the Wooltech top. While manufacturing cost aren’t cheap I still think there’s a question over price. How come brands like Contra can sell gear for a fraction of the cost, which uses Italian fabrics and made in Portugal similar to Soar?
Hey Loyd, Soar apparel, cue an argumentative comments section 🤣😂🤣
To right, people are really divided over the Soar brand! 😂
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why doesn't he say sponsored by soar?
I didnt say sponsord by Soar because it wasnt sponsored by Soar! They sent the apparel to the channel for testing but they had no control on what I said and no money was paid 🤔
Free is a great price if you’re a running TH-camr.
Great comment Nathan! I actually said in the video several times that it's expensive running kit. I pay for 80% of the shoes and kit that I test on the channel. Also, a lot of viewers had asked me if I could test out some Soar kit so I wasn't going to turn down the opportunity 👍
That's for watching and the positive comment 😉
Become a running TH-camr with lots of subscribers and you can the kit free also. Problem solved 😊
I like Soar, but he prices are stope...
steep that was meant to say. 🙄
It's not cheap but it is quality kit to run in! Thanks for watching mate and I hope you and the family have a wonderful Christmas 🎄😊
I see they are quality made and attention to detail is great but still overpriced at the same time. It would provide me marginal gains, but I can get more substantial gains by investing in my training in other ways.
I personally buy generic apparel brands from Amazon (some of them are particularly good for 1/10th of the cost) or deeply discounted running apparel from better known sports brands when I find them on clearance. Even with a discount this brand would be out of price my range. It is like Gucci but for sports apparel. Even with those details adding to the cost basis, there is probably very high profit margins built into this brand's products. I am sorry it is really easier to stomach the price, if it is gifted or given part of marketing promotion which SOAR is doing throughout the TH-cam running channels. This is not against you Lloyd in particular.
So, addressing the title of the video. Great Quality? Probably yes. Overpriced? IMHO, yes!
It definitely is expensive running apparel Tolunay and I did say that in the video several times! 👍
However I'm not sure Soar are making massive margins? They are a relatively a small brand in the grand scheme things so they definitely wouldn't have the buying power of Gucci! Obviously being given the kit to test and review for our viewers is a massive help to the channel as it allows us to try out the brand and give our honest opinion. I personally don't think it's overpriced for what you get when it comes to materials, construction, perform, comfort, etc but I do realise it is to expensive for a lot of runners, me included 😕
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It's over priced! It's way too expensive! It's a rip off!
But it's a HONEST review an I think I'll buy the soar wooltech top.
Nice comment 😜
I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 🙏
love the review but way overpriced ;)
Glad you enjoyed the video Tadej, thanks for watching and have a wonderful Christmas 🎄😊
Yes, the TH-camrs will get it all for free, and we are all struggling to pay our electricity and auto gas bills. I like the attention to runners' needs and detail. Is it sustainable material or locally made? I would pay more for performance gear that is sustainable and not made in countries with unfair labor practices, perhaps....
I actually pay for 80% of the products that are tested on the channel, I can assure you that getting shoes or kit for free is very rare 👍
Yes, that is cool. I thought your thorough review was very helpful!
It may be great quality but it's still overpriced and too much for the average runner by a mile. You could practically kit yourself out for a week's worth of running for the cost of soar kit.
I don't think overpriced in the right word to use! It's expensive that's for sure but Soar charge their prices so they can make their margins and keep the business afloat. By saying its overpriced would mean that they're making it cheap and selling it for a massive mark up and I don't think that's the case 🤔
@@Run4Adventure I see that but do not think it is the correct approach when determining whether something is overpriced. I see 'overpriced' as relative to their competition rather than relative to themselves.
It may well be that Soar need to have such high prices due to a high cost of production due to the low volume but, when you compare their stuff to the competition, the increase in price is not reflected by an equal increase in quality. Therefore it is overpriced. Realistically, they need to make more of the stuff at the same quality and knock the price down accordingly, which is really difficult to do, but a number of their competitors managed.
There are a lot of brands that make a lot of stuff that is not far off in terms of quality, but at a much more affordable price.
@@NoxiousNoodles I'm interested to know if you've ever run in the Soar apparel? 🤔
@@Run4Adventure Yeah I got a tee as an xmas present last year. Nice top, wouldn't pay for one.
Have you purchased any of their kit with your own money?
@@NoxiousNoodles That's great I was just wondering. No I haven't, like I clearly said in the review, Soar were kind enough to send some kit out for me to test and review 👍
I think I'll pass
Overpriced. In these tough times only one place to go for running kit .. Decathlon. Everything you need at a fraction of the cost and it will last you years. 👍
Nope, too expensive. Decathlon has same quality gear for a fraction of the price. You're paying for the badge.
I'm not being funny but you really can't compare the two! I've used Decathlon kit in the passed and its ok, some bits are better than other but Decathlon and Soar are worlds apart when it comes to quality and performance 👍
You are right though it is expensive and like I said in the video, it won't be for everyone 🙂
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I have both and love decathlon but let’s no go there. It’s embarrassing.
im sure it's great but 200 pounds for a top 😂 just no
Companies like SOAR will take running down the same road as cycling. Overpriced brands selling to affluent middle aged punters and taking the sport away from its simple and inclusive roots.
In my opinion, this is a very biased “review” and there’s why:
1) items were provided by Soar, conflict of interest there.
2) Not a single dislike of these items, they can’t perfectly execute all of their products right? There are rooms for improvements or design faults even for the very best product.
3) “hold up to years and years of training and races”. Not that convincing considered you have only tested them for a short period of time.
Really looking for an unbiased reviews..
I would disagree and I'm not sure you watched the whole video?
There where actually a couple of things I mentioned in the video that I think could improve the apparel! One of them was a peak on the hood of one of the jackets and a bit more ventilation. I also mentioned that I was disappointed with the hooded trail top, it was designed to be used with a running pack and I had signs of wear after my first 10 mile run and that's not good enough! I'm fair and honest in all my reviews and I'm definitely not biased to any of the brands. If the product is good and it's performed well that's what I'm going to tell our audience. If something hasn't lived up to the hype or its let me down when it comes to performance then I'll always mention it like I did in this review video 👍
...made in portugal (probably for pennies by illegal african immigrants), made in china (dirt cheap, probably by forced labor), is bad enough, adding the price tag it is insult to injury....
Same can be said of Gucci and other Made in Italy garments. Made by Chinese immigrants
@@gold6813 Certainly. However, i don't think there are any illegal chinese immigrants in Europe.
I wanted to research this before making any assumptions but am finding it quite difficult, either way, the pricing does appear ott but i guess the buyer has the choice, free market etc. I dont know enough about the Chinese labour markets to know if they are forced to work or like us in the west an economic necessity,
There's a lot of "probably's" in your comment, maybe you should try and find some hard facts before you start jumping to conclusions 🤔
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As someone who has done a lot of research into working conditions, China and Labour laws don't have a great track record. Major factories have literal suicide prevention nets around building, workers chained to desks, and so on. Not a great look but same goes for many other brands. Instead of painting with broad brushes and assuming the worst in each company, look to see if they have any workers rights third party certifications. For example, B corp status. Arc'teryx is a good example of this. They use manufactures in China but have set up verification systems along the way to ensure their manufactures are up to their private standards.
overpriced stuff. there is zero value for money with this gear. You not going to run faster or longer with all this overpriced gear. soaringly overpriced !
I don't think it's about running fast or longer John. Surely it's about comfort, build quality, performance and durability 🤔
I like the "soaringly" overpriced though, I can see what you've done there! 😊 Thanks for watching!
Love Soar kit...
It's great running apparel! 👌
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