rabbit EZ Tee Collection Review
rabbit has been delivering some very comfortable and durable apparel for a while now. The EZ Tee SS (short sleeve) and LS (long sleeve) are no different and utilize their comfortable polyester and spandex hybrid material for a shirt that is comfortable for nearly any effort. As in the title though, this is for those easy day efforts, and for when you also want to look good doing your thing.
If you haven't heard of rabbit before, here are a couple things that define their company. They are a women-founded company that puts an emphasis on sustainable and ethical manufacturing. Based out of Santa Barbara, CA, they do all their manufacturing and product development within the state of California, keeping tabs on each step of production.
Material: 94% polyester, 6% spandex
Classification: Easy day short sleeve/long sleeve
David: The rabbit EZ Tee SS is made of their incredibly soft and comfortable material in an aesthetically pleasing heather design. The shirt is best on easy days in temperate environments, but can be used as a workout top in slightly colder conditions. The shirt is a pleasing addition to any clothing rotation.
FIT
David: The fit of the EZ Tee SS is relatively form fitting with having still a little room to play with. The dimensions are really well constructed along the sleeves and contours from the armpits through the torso. Everything is held together nicely with no major amounts of rubbing or swaying. In my normal men's medium the length of both the shirt and sleeves are really well placed. This shirt should fit nearly any one nicely since it is sized well and still expandable and stretchy if it really needs to be. Very impressive fit.
David: The rabbit EZ Tee SS is a nice blend of breathable and warm. It's breathable enough to run on warmer days, but still structured and warm enough for some colder days as well. In warmer climates above 90 degrees the shirt might begin to feel like a little much, but is still doable. The sweetspot on temperature here is probably 70 to 80's, but can still run well in the 60's. I've done some speed workouts with it slightly colder than that in the mid 50's ok, but after a warm up of course! Breathability lies in the middle. It isn't nearly as airy as some of the running shoes on the market, but makes up for it with comfort and versatility in usage across varying temperatures.
David: From a pure comfort standpoint the material of the rabbit EZ Tee SS is pretty hard to beat. It is incredibly soft and adaptable and a pleasure to have on. The material does however run a tad thicker than some of the other performance shirts on the market. Because of this it will have a tendency to hold a little more moisture than some of the more airy competitors. For those controlled efforts where you are not going to be sweating profusely anyways, this is an incredibly comfortable piece of apparel. If you are in a hot/humid climate and doing an effort that will cause a lot of sweat, perhaps you might look for something a little more thin and airy. This isn't to say it does a bad job of wicking moisture, it actually does a great job. It's just a little thicker and warmer than some of the other running shirts out there.
DURABILITY/WASH RESILIENCE
David: One of my biggest things with apparel purchases is durability. rabbit does an excellent job with durability. I wear this shirt through high mileage every single week and it goes through the wash countless numbers of times. It is still just as comfortable as the day I got it and has no signs of wear anywhere including the logo. The construction is done very well and it will last you a lot of miles (and maybe some casual wear too...).
David: The rabbit EZ Tee SS is a short sleeve running shirt for someone looking for a luxuriously soft and comfortable shirt to log miles in. The shirt is a tad thicker than some of the other running shirts on the market, but is aimed at those easy days when you don't look at the watch. Proportionally the shirt is constructed very well and is also very durable. This is a shirt that could find a spot in anyone's rotation for easy days and long runs.
GRADING
David
Fit: 10/10 (dimensions are perfect in the sleeves, chest, and length overall)
Breathability: 9/10 (breathable for most conditions, the incredible softness comes at that small price however)
Materials/Moisture Wicking: 9/10 (same as above, material itself is 10, in hot or humid conditions though it has tendency to hold a little bit of moisture)
Durability: 10/10 (I run in this shirt once a week, and have washed it... a lot. It's still good as a new with no loose threads or anything)
Fit: 9/10 (-1 for being off my typical size, perfect fit 1 size down)
Warmth: 9/10 (best for transitional times of year and base layer use)
Materials: 10/10 (feels better than your skin)
Durability: 10/10 (absolutely no wear with use or washing)
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TESTER PROFILES:
Dr. Matthew Klein is a 140 lb male with notable PRs of 14:45 for 5k and 2:32:44 for the full marathon. He typically runs 70-100 miles per week and trains at a variety of paces from 8min per mile recovery runs to 4:40 per mile 1k repeats. He prefers firmer and responsive shoes with snug heels and medium to wide toe boxes. He is particular to less cushioned shoes and close to the ground shoes, but can handle a little cushion when he gets beat up.
Dr. David Salas is a 135 lb male with notable PRs ranging from 3:54 in the 1500m to 1:08:36 for half marathon. He typically runs 60 to 70 miles per week and trains from about 7:30 recovery runs to fast shorter efforts at 4:30 pace. He normally prefers neutral shoes with a firmer ride, but is completely open to other types of shoes. He is a footwear enthusiast at heart and will always appreciate a high quality shoe when it comes around. For updates on training or testing, IG handle: @docsofrundavid
Dr. Brown is a 155 lb male with notable PRs of 18:18 5K, 39:25 10K, 1:29:01 half marathon, and 3:54 marathon. He typically runs between 20-40 miles per week at a variety of paces from 7:30-8:30 min/mile for recovery runs to 6-6:45 min/mile for tempo runs. He typically prefers shoes that provide some cushioning underfoot but still maintain a more firm and responsive feel. Current goals for 2020 are to break the 1.5 hour half marathon and 3:30 marathon. IG handle: @nate.docsofrunning
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