ACG Wolf Grid

I'm 5'8" with an athletic build and usually wear a medium, but the medium on this top runs a little big in places. That extra room could work for layering, but this top is warm enough that you probably won't want much under it. For a layer like this, I'd size down to a small. I wear it for trail runs and easy after-work runs, and for cycling on crisp fall and early winter mornings/evenings here in the Midwest. I could also see it working as a base layer in winter. I run warm, and on a recent low-50s bike ride for errands, this over a thin workout shirt kept me plenty warm. The microfleece inside is super soft and warm. The zippered chest pocket easily fits a phone, or keys and a wallet. The elastic cuffs and waist feel comfortable without being tight or restrictive. The textured outside looks sharp too, so it works around town as well as on the trail. Fit: Runs slightly large. Size down if you want a closer, more athletic fit.

I have worn this on a couple of runs in mid 40 degrees temperature and I appreciate that the material feels lightweight and has kept me nice and warm without feeling suffocating, especially when I start heating up. The elastic loops at the end of the sleeves are a great addition to the sweater and I've actually come to like that better than traditional thumb holes on activewear. Overall, this is a great pullover and will be in my regular otation of pullovers for those colder days.

Despite this top being fairly thin, I’m impressed with how warm it keeps me, even in mid-50-degree weather with just a t-shirt underneath and no layers on top. It’s easy to move in (other than slightly tight armpit area). The inside feels soft with a non-slip texture and the outside has a fun pattern that makes it more interesting than plain black. The pattern is mostly vertical, so it makes it look a bit slimming. I haven’t yet gone on a long hike wearing it, but it’ll be my go-to top for a late fall or early spring hike. A few negatives: * Depending on your body type, the material can bunch in places rather than smoothly flowing, making it unflattering * The white “acg” triangle logo on the front top left is unfamiliar and I wish the top didn’t have it, though I understand Nike trying to build on it (there’s also a small white Nike swoosh on the bottom rear) * The sleeves are too long for me, even in a size small, but being 5’4” that’s likely just a function of my short stature * I wish the sleeves had thumb holes rather than thumb loops * The armpit area is a bit tight, despite me having thin arms