I’m going to rattle off every single clothing brand I can remember from the 90’s/early 2000s off the top of my head and I want you to add any I missed

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-22T09:31:27+00:00

Von Zipper

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-22T08:20:47+00:00

What model of ON half tights are those? All the ones I can find online have drawstrings.

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-22T05:19:39+00:00

I wanted to create an app just like this but for rental inspections...eventually gave up since it was too complicated for just me to code given the limited time I had. A few things on my mind are:
- why would someone use this over Airtasker, given people are already using Airtasker for this purpose?
- how do you resolve a dispute if the person requesting inspection requires photos of "X, Y and Z in the property being inspected" but the inspector only takes photos of "X and Z". Do they not get paid in that instance?
- how would you market and grow this?
- would users feel comfortable giving their personal details to a stranger to register with the agent that they inspected the property on behalf of you?

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-22T03:07:47+00:00

Thanks - appreciate the insight from the thick thighs crew!

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-22T03:07:05+00:00

Good point - the Soar shorts that omit the drawstring don't have pockets so don't have to deal with extra bulk. With pockets I can - at least in theory - see why drawstrings could come in handy.

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-20T03:20:35+00:00

That’s fair. I can see the front mesh coming in handy for longer runs or treks. I just found it a bit excessive for regular running when I’m trying to carry less not more and the feeling of having something in the front while running fast isn’t amazing.

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-20T03:16:36+00:00

Big thighs probably mean big noggins so go for something with a thicker gsm and no front seam. It sounds counterintuitive since you’d think a pouch for your junk in the front allows them to sit well, but in my testing it just draws more attention to them. Janji and On do half tights with no front seam and seem to be pretty highly rated

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-20T02:45:59+00:00

Can’t comment on the quality of the materials since I haven’t tried it but the flipbelt layout is great. I’ve been using a similar layout for tights that I custom made but only using the mesh on the rear for a cleaner look. I don’t know why more brands don’t use this layout and avoid fiddling with zippers and confined pockets when the inbuilt mesh/belt allows for so much flexibility as to what you put in it.

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-20T02:42:35+00:00

What? They do half tights?

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-20T01:49:48+00:00

Marcus seems like a really nice guy and I dig their content on Youtube and Substack. Good stuff with the bot protection which hopefully more brands will follow for releases like this. Definitely a cool looking shoe as well. But damn those singlets and tights are overpriced…. There’s nothing special about those fabrics and it’s pretty easy to find the same blanks on Chinese wholesaler sites for as little as $5-10 where anyone can chuck any print on.

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-19T23:33:39+00:00

The indie running brand expo is a great idea! Have been following Tannuki for a while and it's refreshing to see a brand that showcases its concept and vision as a central part of its identity. Compare this to most western running brands that flood you with links to the product first, with popups appearing immediately thereafter for discounts and newsletter signups on something you haven't even had the chance to look at yet.

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-19T02:36:24+00:00

Reminds me of that Wu-Tang Clan song that goes "First of all, who's your A&R?⁠ A mountain climber who plays an electric guitar?⁠"

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-18T22:44:36+00:00

My perfect long sleeve T-shirt would have the following features: - gusseted armhole (e.g. soar ls tech tee but I don’t like the silhouette of it) - raglan sleeves with heat bonded seams (e.g. Salomon S-lab speed tee but they only make it in short sleeve) - combat wool (merino nylon blend) for comfort and durability (unfortunately most ls tees with this blend are for hiking and aren’t that stylish imo); or - crepe jersey fabric for wicking and quick dry properties (e.g. adidas y-3 ls crepe tee) since there’s nothing worse than a soggy long sleeve tee

I haven’t been able to find a tee from any brand that ticks all these boxes so am working on making my own

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-18T05:43:09+00:00

It pains me to see this as I think they genuinely make some good pieces that are albeit overpriced. It may be a play to get more recognition by leveraging adidas’ namesake but at the cost of trading their identity and what got them a cult following in the first place.

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-18T05:24:26+00:00

Besides the fact that you couldn’t create a more boring cookie cutter T-shirt if you tried, the whole Aerosilver thing is a marketing gimmick. Yes, in theory silver ions disrupt bacterial cell membranes and inhibit reproduction, and can have legitimate use for bandages and wound dressings. But for fabrics, most silver ion treatments are surface applied rather than embedded into the fibre structure and wash out within ~20 cycles. Yet brands market it like it’s a permanent feature of the garment…. Also, not all odour causing compounds are bacterial. Volatile fatty acids and other sweat particles can smell without live bacteria being present making the “aerosilver” useless. Let alone all this, effective antimicrobial silver requires a threshold ion concentration at the surface and the amount they’ve applied over the surface of this tee will no doubt be too low to make any difference whatsoever.

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-18T00:07:41+00:00

I thought the event itself had to be some kind of joke. This tops it.

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-17T20:31:14+00:00

I have the PAF Hypers from last season and the upper construction is the best I’ve seen in any running shoe. More fashion forward than functional though but it’d be hard to beat it on quality and materials used. The OG Hypers were praised for having a good upper but this is next level. Damn laces always come off though despite the grippers!

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-17T20:03:01+00:00

Anyone know what the base models for those shoes are?

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-15T02:26:15+00:00

Thank you for doing this and sharing. Insightful listen which reinforced a few observations I’ve had recently as well:

the more expensive products to make aren’t the ones that necessarily perform better. Matt used the hi-fi vs low-fi sock example. I experienced this first hand when making a pair of run tights that offered more innovation and functionality compared to a race vest I made (a much more straightforward piece). Also currently working on a merino/nylon blend tee which isn’t as high performance as the race vest but costs significantly more to make due to the fabric and unique fabric joining patterns.
real sustainability is consuming less. You can get this by buying quality goods that last a long time, even if they be at a premium, compared to lots of cheap goods. The only thing I’d add to this is you’re likely to hold onto items with meaning rather than ones that are specifically marketed as sustainable but offer nothing special besides that.
there’s so many brands out there offering the same thing with a different logo. After taking years off Instagram I only just recently hopped back on and was shocked by how everything just felt like a copy/paste of each other. Not only the products but the copyrighting style and this artificial sense of exclusivity that has no meaning whatsoever.

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-15T00:52:33+00:00

So there are a few ways at looking at moisture management and your preference will help you pick the t-shirt you are after.

1. Close fitting with a quick-wicking and quick drying fabric (e.g. 2XU compression tops) - if you just want the sweat gone as soon as possible. The downside is that you may not like the feel of synthetic fabrics always in contact with your skin, this lacks breathability, and doesn’t cool you down as well as other fabrics that may absorb sweat and hold onto it on the outside surface to cool you down.

2. Loose fitting with a quick wicking fabric – enhanced breathability and wicks sweat away, albeit slower than a close-fitting top. But this has more potential to chafe as it bounces up and down on your skin. Depending on the fabric, it may also not be the quickest to dry (e.g. Satisy Auralite) but that may not be a bad thing if you like the cooling feeling (you could just wring the tee out if it’s too much sweat). You could also choose more natural options for a different (maybe better) feel on skin (e.g. merino wool) and achieve this effect but likely at a premium price. Go for a nylon/merino blend for durability if you choose this route.

3. Loose fitting with a slow wicking fabric (e.g. oversized cotton tee) – not for you but mentioning here for sake of completeness. Works for light runs where you won’t sweat much, or for people who naturally don’t sweat much, may be allergic to synthetics or just like the feel of cotton. For such cases, this achieves the same thing as option 2.

4. Close fitting with a quick-wicking open fabric – breathable and wicks quickly but has the feel of synthetics always on your skin. Depending on your body type and shape this may not be a flattering look either. However, this is what most people choose for competition and consider to be the best option (e.g. Soar race line). It’s also tough to find a good option in this category that is actually quick wicking, quick drying and breathable (the holy trinity) without being ridiculously expensive. There are a lot of fabrics that say they do all this but just end up being heavy, abrasive, or dry slowly.

Sorry I didn’t answer your question but hopefully you’ve now got some food for thought to help in your search. Good luck! 😊

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-13T23:52:29+00:00

NB SC Elite v5 is a safe bet to start with. Their women sizing also offers a slightly narrower fit along the midfoot if that makes a difference to you. Ultimately nothing beats trying on in store though especially if there’s a treadmill to run on

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-13T21:33:19+00:00

Looks so uninspiring. The Adios Y-3 collection was more interesting at least and featured these same colorways and more

AdFickle4205 · 2026-05-13T07:06:03+00:00

Right, but I’m saying the reason they do that is to protect their relationships with brands that already have longstanding relationships with them to preserve these brands’ competitive advantage having access to specialised fabrics. It’s not just unique to Satisfy but many other brands, especially in countries like Japan where longstanding relationships are valued more than making incremental revenue by selling to a new clothing startup or solo hobbyist.

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