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This Nike Windrunner jacket has a cool retro vibe and the Stranger Things collab is an unexpected surprise. The cut is on the shorter side, which adds to the retro look. The lining is really cool with a map of Hawkins with tangled roots. The back has a logo mashup of the Stranger Things and Nike with the swoosh. I like that the pockets have zippers. They are big enough for my phone but not quite big enough to zip unfortunately. The jacket will be great for spring and summer since the material is thin. I haven't had the opportunity to test it in the rain. I'm guessing it'll be great for drizzle but not so much a downpour.

These pants have a great look with the bright stripe down the side. They are very comfortable and are easy to move in. The fabric is like a typical athletic pant on the outside, sort of like a windbreaker material, with mesh lining on the inside. This really helps them to feel very breathable. It also keeps me from feeling too hot while I run in them. I am a medium in clothes and yheae mediums fit just right. I also appreciate the zipper close pockets so my things don’t fall out when I run. The elastic band at the ankles works well to keep out the wind, however, I don’t like the way they feel on my legs when I wear short socks. This isn’t a dea breaker though, because I can wear higher socks and I believe that would be more comfortable. The only complaint that I have, is that the lining changea mid calf to something that feels very synthetic, almost plastic. When I put the pants on, my foot always gets caught up in the lining. I need to sit down to put them on to be able to work my foot through the bottom. I think that changing the lining to be mesh all the way through would be an improvement to these otherwise great pants.

I was really looking forward to receiving the Nike Repel Pant in the mail for my husband. I’ve been working on expanding his wardrobe and introducing him to new styles, so I was hopeful these would be a win. The color was great—definitely a standout feature. Unfortunately, the fit was a major letdown. My husband is 6'1½", but the pants looked like they were meant for someone much shorter—honestly, they looked more like they would fit me (and I’m 5'5"). Another unexpected issue was the built-in netting inside the pants. I hadn’t realized it was part of the design, and my husband found it awkward. It made the pants difficult to put on and uncomfortable once they were on, especially with where the netting ended—it just felt strange and unnecessary. While the exterior style of the pants was nice, the fit and inner lining really missed the mark for us. Would we buy them again? Probably not.