Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Sprint Review of Nike Featherlite Hat

Sprint Review
Nike Dri-FIT Featherlite Men’s Hat
Nike Featherlite Men's Hat

Background:
Do you wear a hat or headband when you go for your runs?  I do and started with a headband but decided to try to run with a hat.  I knew that with the way I sweat that a normal baseball type cap would get soaked in my sweat and become heavy and probably cause my head to stay extremely hot.  So I searched out an official hat made for running and decided on the Nike Dri-FIT Featherlite Men’s Hat.

Pros and Cons:
v  Very lightweight material.
v  Allows for airflow in the hat that keeps your head cool.
v  Around the inside of the hate is a band that helps absorb sweat.
v  Has a Velcro adjustment to allow for a perfect fit.
v  Dries fast.

Ø  The white hate material like any other white material shows dirt easily
Ø  The hat, although light, does hold a lot of moisture (sweat).
Ø  The bill of the hat will drip moisture off its end when completely saturated.
Ø  You have to keep it washed to keep it from smelling.

Finish:
I enjoy wearing this hat and am looking to get another in the same style but not in white.  The hat is a great running component and does help with sweat management.  It is stylish and can be worn for running errands or going to Home Depot.  The hat is comfortable even with my earphones that wrap my ear and the sunglasses I wear.