Nike Universa

I love going on morning walks and sometimes spending a couple of hours playing pickleball or tennis. The Nike Universa Women’s 1/4 Zip Long Sleeve Top has been a game changer for me! It’s super comfortable, breathable, and allows me to move freely without feeling too tight or restricted. When I received the product, I thought it would be a loose fit. I usually wear a medium size but this fits like a glove. So if you want a more baggy look, this is not for you. I would say, this is definitely a great top for anyone with an active lifestyle!

The Nike Universa Top has to be one of my favorite workout tops that I own now! The top itself is sleek with being all blacked-out. I love to pair it with black pants and a high ponytail for a sophisticated and cute workout look. The black mesh vents on the back are practical and aesthetically pleasing and help to keep me cool during my workouts. I ordered my usual size medium and I would say it is true to size which is great because nowadays I feel like clothing sizes are all over the place! I will say this is more of a cropped fit than a full-length fit. I have a short torso and this fits me well. The material itself was great for moisture-control - during my walks and pilates I never feel like I am overly sweaty or anything like that and I am always comfortable. With that being said, I don't just wear it for working out. I've also worn it as a nice quarter-zip top for my office job. This top is great overall and I don't really think I would change anything. It is cute, multi-functional, and easy to wear for many purposes.

The first question on everyone’s mind…how does it fit. I am a 5’8” woman who weights 230lbs, in a pearish shape. I usually wear between a Large and XL. The Nike Universal 1/4 zip long sleeve, I got in a Large and it fits perfectly. The sleeves were long and have a thumb slit. For me this was perfect as I could have my thumb in the slit, bend my arms and not feel the pull of the sleeve. If I didn’t have my thumb in the slit, the sleeve seems a bit long. The sleeves weren’t tight around my wrist which I like. I would say I am a big bone person. So if you have smaller bones, it might feel looser on you. The 1/4 zip I wasn’t crazy about. When full zipped, I could feel it scratching under my chin. I probably will never full zip it. Saying that, I like that it isn’t a crew neck or neck. I will just keep it half zipped. The material feels light but absorbs sweat great. It actually made me hot on a 70 degree day. Much better when wearing mid-50’s or below. Even with the light mesh slit backing, I still was warm with just it on during the 70 degree day. Two days later, I was wearing it gardening in 50 degrees and it was perfect. Another great feature, the tag is easy to cut off, if you have a tactile issue and it doesn’t mess with the shirt seams. The washing of it does seem to be a little more detailed. “Wash inside out, no softeners, remove immediately, Do Not allow to lay on itself when wet” with material like this, I usually hang dry. This is becoming my go-to fall gardening top. I can wear it while I sweat. Perfect for wicking the moisture away, keeping me warm and dry. I usually wear a shirt on top while gardening. I also wear this while doing hikes under other clothing. Started a morning hike when it was cool out, this top really made a difference under my shirt. I never felt clammy as I sweated while hiking. I love the outdoors but poison ivy is not my friend. I like base layers that protect my skin and make it comfortable to enjoy the outdoors. This top does both. Bonus points for the sleeves and thumb slit as I can wear gloves over the sleeve and with the thumb slits, I protect my wrists while gardening. I highly recommend the Nike Universal 1/4 zip long sleeve for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. It’s not just for sports and working out but for gardening and hiking.