I've been wearing the shirts and shorts for about two years now and wear them whenever I work out whether its for martial arts or running. I started wearing them mainly for added support and compression. I've got a lot of joint injuries and the added compression on my hip and shoulder joints really help. Since then I've also been sold on the protection from chafing and their ability to wick moisture off. I highly recommend them for anyone getting older and getting more sore when you work out.
Oh god. You just made my day. And just my two cents... from someone who works out for a living, Russell Athletic produces the best workout gear, IMO.
Agreed...Those are the "knock offs" I was talking about...I have a couple of those, and all my shorts are russell...I also have a couple of those Academy workout shirts...I think they were like $3...serves its purpose...
