This is a really great jacket, it combines practical sports detailing with a feminine cut and detailing, the perfect mix of sport + style. Score 4/5.
The Sweaty Betty Protector jacket is very lightweight yet shower resistant so is good for most sporting activities. It’s so light you can tie it round your waist and not notice it, so is great for running.
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Sportsister tests – Skins A200 range
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Sportsister tests: Workplay Goddess II
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Tried and Tested: TRX Training
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Sportsister tests – RunSpeed One women's running socks
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Sportsister tests - Brooks Infiniti Windshirt
09.03.12This top has seen me through the coldest wetest days, now I am shedding my cagoule and its coming into it's own as the perfect single layer. Need some new kit but don’t know where to start? Only the very best products get the Sportsister seal of approval so if you need some guidance on gear you’ve come to the right place. -
Sportsister tests - Rapha Women’s Classic Bike Jersey & Arm Warmers
05.03.12I was super excited to test this Rapha Cycling Jersey & Arm Warmers, and they definitely lived up to my expectations. We put them to the test on a chilly February morning... Need some new kit but don’t know where to start? Only the very best products get the Sportsister seal of approval so if you need some guidance on gear you’ve come to the right place. -
Sportsister tests: Mizuno Wave Rider 15 running trainers
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Sportsister tests: Arc’teryx Atom Lt Hoody
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Sportsister tests: Workplay fleetfoot II
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Sportsister tests: Panache Sport Bra
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Sportsister tests: New Balance half-zip run top
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Sportsister tests: Boardman CX Team
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Tried and tested: Muscle soaks
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Tried and tested: Lovely lip balms
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Tried and tested: training jackets
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Deodorants: tried and tested
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Tried and tested: energy gels
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Tried and tested: cooling base layers
29.05.09Cooling base layers are relative newcomers to the market. Do they work? Are they worth buying? We gave five garments to Letchworth Ladies Cricket club to try out.
