I was recently asked if I was interested in doing a review for INKnBURN, an athletic gear company that produces unique workout clothes. Needless to say, I was “all in” because it presents me with some great opportunities:
- Run… because that’s really what I love to do.
- Run in some pretty cool clothes that is unlike anything out there today.
- Pretend to be a model and show off my inner Zoolander.
- and lastly, DO A GIVEAWAY!
Men’s ENDURANCE Tech Shirt (link)
Fabric: lightweight, moisture-wicking
Price: $49.95
The first thing I noticed was the feel — it felt so smooth and soft. Honestly, I’ve never felt a running shirt like this before and was excited to log some miles in it. Unlike typical running shirts, this had designs all over it. I’m a designer, so I was immediately intrigued. It has images on the front, back, side, sleeves, watermarks in the background, multiple colors, the whole shebang. The images are a part of the fabric, so there isn’t a feeling of texture or bumpiness to it that adds weight to the shirt. This is a huge plus and limits the possibility of chaffing — smooth city.
Another cool thing is that although it has images all over it, it still remains lightweight and breathable. I’m not sure if they have magical running elves in house that are able to create this, but they have managed to create a running shirt that is covered in design elements yet still breathes.
Now that I have praised the shirt, proposed and waiting to get married to it, I do have to say that the price is higher than your typical running shirt. The INKnBURN men’s shirts are just shy of $50. Although that is out of my typical budget for a shirt, the quality and design are worth the price tag. I have several solid color “junk’ shirts in my running closet that I’ve bought for around $20. I’d gladly toss away 2-3 of them for one of these.
Side Note: The ladies collection is fabulous. They have a Peacock Camisole ($69.95) that I think will improve your finish time by 5 minutes, well at least you’ll look good crossing the finish line.
Men’s ENDURANCE Shorts (link)
Fabric: lightweight, moisture-wicking poly
Pockets: two in the front, about the size of a credit card
Wicking Poly Brief: Yes
Price: $64.95
The shorts are cool, straight and to the point. They are not your typical plain solid color running shorts that are sold in every running store. These had unique designs down the side and on the back. I’ve always been a little jealous of the ladies because they have so many options available to them for running bottoms. Men usually get a solid color and if we’re lucky, a stripe. Different from the shirt, the shorts have some texture to them almost like a woven material which adds a good feel, but keeps them lightweight and breathable.
One concern I had was the poly brief on the inside. It’s essentially built in underwear similar to what you’d find in swimwear. When I first started running, these were the only kind of running shorts I bought. I now run in compression shorts under typical running shorts, so I was curious to see how the two interacted. I couldn’t ditch my compression shorts because *sorry* I have man thighs and friction can be an enemy. So, I wore them under the shorts and was relieved to see that it was comfortable, nonrestrictive and free of chaffing.
And now the fun part: The GIVEAWAY
Win a pair of 4Arms
INKnBURN has generously donated a pair of 4Arms, or arm sleeves, to be given away, male or female, so everyone can play. The specific style has yet to be determined, but they are all pretty cool and they have the same great look and feel of the shirts and shorts.
Three ways to enter:
- LIKE the INKnBURN Facebook page and write on their wall something to the effect of “I want to win Pavement Runner’s INKnBURN 4arms Giveaway.” — Be creative, but just be sure to mention me and 4Arms.
- Tweet out the contest link saying something similar, tagging @INKnBURN and @PavementRunner.
- Leave a comment as to why you would look kick ass in the sleeves and if you did any of the above — one comment is fine, just mention you did all 3.
That’s not all.
Win a FREE entry into the Griffith Park Half Marathon
That’s right, a FREE entry to the Griffith Park Trail Half Marathon (11/17/12) in Los Angeles, Ca.
Three ways to enter:
- LIKE the INKnBURN Facebook page and write on their wall something to the effect of “I want to win a FREE entry to the Griffith Park Trail Half Marathon from INKnBurn and PavementRunner.” — Be creative, but just be sure to mention me and Griffith Park Trail Half Marathon.
- Tweet out the contest link saying something similar, tagging @INKnBURN and @PavementRunner.
- Leave a comment as to why you want to race Griffith Park Trail Half Marathon and if you did any of the above — one comment is fine, just mention you did all 3.
Good Luck. One random winner will be chosen for the 4arms AND one random winner will be chosen for the race entry. Entry deadline is Midnight (PST), April 24 and winners will be announced April 25.
*The shirt and shorts were given to me free of charge for review, however the thoughts and opinions above are mine and 100% honest.
I did all three – funny enough, I retweeted this link before realizing that you had a contest just because I loved the design on that shirt. I just posted on the FB page too. INKnBURN stuff is gorgeous. I’d love to rock a pair of the 4Arms at the Wisconsin Dells Half Marathon in June.
I’m actually planning on travelling all the way from Wisconsin to California for the Griffith Park Trail Half, so winning an entry rock. I tweeted this one too.
yay! i would totally rock these army sleevy things (the name for them always strikes me as odd) at rock and roll portland. looking for anything short of cocaine to make me faster. lol
i mean, really- arm sleeves. *giggle* forgot to tell you i tweeted.
Dude, that print is SO COOL! Not sure I could pull that look off, but I bet I could rock some SF-weather friendly arm sleeves! :) Put me in for an entry! (And, by the way, this is totally unofficial, but I sent your giveaway to a bunch of friends down in LA who live near Griffith Park. :))
I need these sleeves so I can look THAT MUCH COOLER on the bike and when I run :) Plus, I love the prints– so much better than just plain blacK!
Tweeted too :)
LOVE this gear. I can’t even pick which style I like the most. I want these so I can look cool kicking assphalt.
I tweeted too.
Totally digging those sleeves. Recently fell in love with arm sleeves – where have they been all my life? I might not be the fastest runner but I’d look like a badass in those ;-)
Tweeting! (@hriacobacci)
I like Ink N Burn & told them you sent me!
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/RunningWTG/status/190143119642202112
I need these sleeves because they are bad ass!
Pff, first off how do I not already own those hot cherry bloosom sleeves? Granted I have my own ink to show, those are RAD!
I liked them on FB and commented and tweeted!
Im REALLY into the G. Park trail half! I live so close it would be silly for me not to run it! Shoooot I could run to the race, and run back home to amp the mileage! :) I tweeted this too! and FB’ed it to!
Thanks for hosting such an AWESOME freaking giveaway! :)
I’ve been wearing arm warmers since WAY before it was cool for runners (I have some stripy Smartwool ones that clash with everything). But InknBurn’s stuff is AWESOME. Just bought a pair of their shorts, and I ran so fast I pulled my hamstring and am now sidelined for 4 weeks. Hmm, so maybe the 4Arms aren’t such a good idea for me after all. But I’m willing to take that risk!
Oops, forgot to say: I already liked them on FB and left a comment. And I tweeted.
Liked on FB.
Holy freaking tweeted.
Seriously. Need the arm sleeves.
Emz and arm sleeves are like Emz eating pickles on the treadmill.
The bread to my butter.
Hellz yes.
FB done, Tweet after this.
Arm sleeves would be great because mom never let me get a tattoo…
I did it all and I WANT IT ALL! I would look stunning running in 4arms cuz I have awesome arms and I wave them around when I run a lot! EVERYONE would see them and envy me and try to catch me to find out where I got them or try to steal them from me. So it would encourage others to run if I had them.
I like the clothing line a lot, but I have yet to buy any of it. I’m glad to see a male doing a review of it though, doesn’t seem many companies care too much about the boys out there.
I like them on fb, I am tweeting about it as soon as I am done here and I think they would look kick ass on me!
Tweeted- twice actually :)
These sleeves are AWESOME! love the tough factor too.
These are so awesome – I love arm sleeves and the patterns look fantastic, they would really stand out. I also posted on FB & tweeted. :)
I posted to INKnBURN’s FaceBook wall, pimped y’all on the Twitter, and, of course, want to win because I’d look kickass in anything, duh. (Plus, my current sleeves are plain black, so, well, some awesomeness might make me look less scrawny in the upper body. I’ve been lusting after the Lust design for shin skins for a while now…)
I did all 3! I’d love to win these because my guns would be awesome in them. :)
I want to win Pavement Runner’s INKnBURN 4arms Giveaway. It is the coolest way to hide my pasty, pansey-assed arms. Besides, I love to win stuff.
I would love to run the Griffin marathon or win some cool armsleeves….I did two out of the three, sorry no twitter :)
I am in LOVE with the Sakura, Koi and Peacock 4arms. I’ve liked, shared, and commented all over the place. I can’t wait to win! (fingers crossed)
Oops! I’m all about the free race entry too…wouldn’t it be awesome to rock the peacock across the finishline?
The free race entry would be amazing… I’ve been wanting to try a trail half! And I’m tweeting as well.
I tweeted about the giveaway – I would love to win an entry and do a trail half marathon, so cool! I posted on their FB wall too. I think that’s all 3.
Tweeted about the arm sleeves…which is what I’d LOOVE to win! So cute!
I love these products. Super cool! They are certain to make me faster and make me look bad-ass! I also like them on Facebook, told them you sent me, tweeted the giveaway…three entries for me please!
Tweeted!
Love the InknBurn items!! I did all three things to try and win a pair of those awesome sleeves!!
I facebooked, tweeted, followed and all that fun jazz ;)
and I would look AWESOME rocking these to races because I’m pretty awesome ;) jk.
but I think they do look pretty sweet. I love me some flare and personality!
Liked. Tweeted. Now posting!
Not much can contain these pipes. But those 4arms just might do it…
I liked, I wrote on said wall and my personal favorite tweeted ;)
I think the arm sleeves will step up my game: better, faster, cuter!!
Love the arm sleeves! I did all three!
I should win because I do not own any arm sleeves and could really use a pair. I have a 10 mile trail run in June and these would be perfect for bug protection!
I would rock these during my bike rides and runs!
I would love the arm sleeves and would look kick ass in them, because I am pretty freakin’ awesome. Don’t need another reason. I would also love to rock em at the Surfer’s Path Marathon in Santa Cruz this May!
Right I did fb and tweeted too.
I tweeted!
I’m also a Facebook friend
To complete my hardcore look! I have the scars so now I just need the tats! haha
I want to look wicked hot so that is why I want to win the arm sleeves.
I think the arm sleeves would make me look sexy (and I want to look sexy!)!
I tweeted the giveaway also!
Closest I will get to looking Bad A$$ with some tats with these awesome arm sleeves. Love the original look. Really fits my style. I tweeted ur link.
Would love to win an entry to the Griffith Park trail half! Just found that race today actually when I was looking up the Leona Divide 50mi/50k (might volunteer at an aid station this weekend). Just went to Griffith Park for the first time a few weeks ago, would love to run through it. I also tweeted (Running0nCoffee) and liked/commented on inknburn’s fb page.
I left a comment on INKnBURN’s Facebook wall