Weight Loss Event: Mountain Hardwear Review

As I started to get back into running during my weight loss journey, I realized I really needed a new pair of good running shoes and some good running clothes. If I was going to be serious about losing weight, then I needed to get serious about how I ran and what I wore to do it so that I could do my very best.

That is why I am so grateful to Mountain Hardwear for coming to my rescue just when I needed them! I can't tell you how much I love this company and their products! Just read on and learn for yourself why they are so great!

Mountain Hardwear's quest for the ultimate in performance means they take no short cuts. Anywhere. The highest quality materials, the most thorough of tests, is what makes Mountain Hardwear the stuff you want to have with you when things get ugly.

Which is why you see their gear on elite athletes and in places like Annapuma, Antarctica or when trekking in the Swiss Alps. It's this relentless drive to create the absolute best that makes them who they are - Mountain Hardwear!
 
In the first 16 years, the Mountain Hardwear brand has been focused on the literal mountain. Climbing to the highest peaks in the world, humbling standing on their summits and celebrating the possibilities realized from pursuing dreams with relentless passion and focus. They have always looked for the next big challenge, the next big climb, the steepest descent, the longest wild run to feed their insatiable appetite to test their resolve, and push beyond their perceived limits and learn a little more about themselves.

As they learned more about themselves, grew, and expanded as human beings, and within their culture, they realized standing on the peak didn’t define who they were and their potential; it was the moments of challenge, along the journey that defined them. They celebrate those individuals and are inspired by big dreamers that believe anything is possible.

They build the world’s most technologically advanced products to enable those people who seek out challenge as a way to progress their own potential in life.

My Opinion

I absolutely love this company, what they stand for, their mission, and of course their great products!!! I love to be active and do all kinds of activities - and Mountain Hardwear is here to provide every supply, apparel and product I may need along the way!

I graciously received three great products from Mountain Hardwear - the Pacer Run Short with a Conditioning SS T and a pair of Rockridge shoes.

Let's start out by talking about my favorite item - the Montrail Rockridge shoes!

The Women’s Montrail Rockridge shoes were my favorite color purple! I was so excited just to see that! In addition, they had oustanding cushion, breathable mesh, thin, midfoot thermoplastic overlays, and full length compression molded EVA with Terra-Hex technology in the forefoot for added cushioning and multi-directional flexibility. Wondering what that all means? Well it means they were extremely comfortable, had great stability, were very breathable, and had great traction! There was going to be no slipping in these shoes!

When I first put my foot in, I took a huge sigh because they were so comfortable! It felt like standing on a cushion! They have worked great for running and I am trying to work them in. They hurt my feet initially a little because I think I need just a half a size bigger because they are pretty narrow shoes and I unfortunately have pretty wide feet! Other than that, I love them!

The Women's Pacer Run Short are made from lightweight, quick dry fabric with an integrated brief with Chitosan for odor control. I love the great security pocket for keys and essentials! I have never had shorts with that feature before and I love it (and my husband was jealous that I had shorts with a security pocket!) They worked great for all types of exercise!

The Women's Conditioning Shirt is made with an advanced comfort construction now for runners. MicroClimate Zoning maps open knits over high perspiration areas for cooling ventilation and the ultra-high reflective print keeps you visible at night. This shirt was so comfortable and cooling. I barely even felt like I was sweating as I went for my daily run (and I usually soak my shirts). I loved that there was the reflective print in case I go running at night! This would be the perfect shirt for heavy sweating runners who like to run at night!

I recommend Mountain Hardwear for all active people! They have something for men and women that play or do all kinds of sports or activities! Their apparel is cute but at the same time functional and you won't be disappointed!

Buy It: You can view and purchase all Mountain Hardwear products on the Mountain Hardwear website. The Montrail Rockridge is available to purchase on the Montrail website. (Montrail is a separate brand than Mountain Hardwear.)

* Thank you to Mountain Hardwear for their products for review! Disclosure - These products were given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*