GYAKUSOU : undercover lab + nike

[po_boy_fuuma_hatesbargerz]

So Gira is not for high performance sports. only light running.

hypebeasts running 2 miles and then going back to superfuture.

[Yardsale]

hypebeasts running 2 miles and then going back to superfuture.

You troll a lot for not really using or owning much of anything

[TruMoo]

^ but he surfs tho!

[pokpok]

lunarspiders and air structures from last season at http://www.dope-factory.com/index.asp

[ordo]

i think the basics are great but not so sure about the jackets are worth it compared to other brands with perhaps better matrials and such.

So Gira is not for high performance sports. only light running.

There is no problem with the materials - they are on par and better than other brands. You need to consider what conditions you are likely to run in and buy accordingly. I have pieces from each of the collections which can cover me for running in any weather year round (in various combinations) and I haven't had any problems.

The main difference between Gira and other brands (and what you are paying for) is the design. You have a popular designer (who happens to also be a runner) putting his creative abilities to making the kind of clothes that he as a runner wants to wear - taking into consideration functionality and also aesthetics - something often lacking in general runner wear. Whether you consider those things worth it is your own call.

[MJR]

Right, aesthetically there is no comparison, but would a professional runner ever train in gira..? Probably not. After having only worn a few pieces (bottoms specifically) and done proper leg swings/biomechanic work/etc. and then light running, functionality presented an issue for me personally. It's also hard to fathom trashing expensive running clothes on a biweekly basis. To each his own. but by no means am I knocking the clothing or the brand itself. it's an incredible collaboration.

[ordo]

I don't think that they are marketing towards professional runners - but avid runners, yes. I run on average three times a week and wash the clothes after each run and they have held up just fine.

And by functionality I am referring to things like pockets for keys, banking cards, money, etc which for some reason are often left out of running wear. I have had Nike shirts/shorts/tights without a single usable pocket for carrying any of these items.

[akuma no uta]

^^^ I hate that normal Nike wear doesn't have anywhere to carry my damn iPhone.

[abdur]

amazing and smoking hot collection !

[steviecuhz]

anybody pick up the new tights from this season? my order came in today and i tried running around my house in em but i noticed that the bottom slowly ride up and up and bunch up under my knee. does this happen to anyone else?

here are some pictures: http://imgur.com/a/5P0Ha

the tights are nice though

[kwoyeu]

just got the cap (onesize) and dri-fit tank (size S) from tres bien, both in midnight fog / grey sage.

would really love to keep them but i liked the identical team red versions better with earlier gyakusou stuff i owned.

will send both back to tres bien unless anyone wants them, $135 shipped CONUS (cap + tank, bnwt not even tried on, both as pictured here)

Edited March 17, 2012 by kwoyeu

[Lowk]

so are there any stores stocking the darker pair of the lunar racers?

[fads]

the jacket i had last season had netting inside but this convertible one doesnt. was very easy to wash, and i enjoyed running in it. look good n carry credit cards n stuff.

[pokpok]

Saw Gyakusou hoodie and pants in sz. XL at Nike outlet today.

[akuma no uta]

^^ you should have bought them and flipped them.

[wahwho11]

i'd have you flip the pants on me if they're the right kind

[pokpok]

I wouldn't be surprised if other nike outlets have gyakusou products.

orange pair in XL, they were huge.

and the sweat hoodie XL

[Njalle]

would instacop if I were a giant

[wahwho11]

what was their pricing?

[pokpok]

hoodie - 99.99

tights - 129.99

clearance rack, extra 30% off.

[burgerking]

hoodie - 99.99

tights - 129.99

clearance rack, extra 30% off.

woahhh which nike outlet?

[akuma no uta]

I'll have to go check my local one tomorrow, they've been getting stuff from NYC a lot recently.

[aso2004]

I've got the same problem with the tights... The ride up in the back of my knee but it doesn't bother me too much. Got the jacket and I am still looking for something underneath it. Winter long sleeve is too warm and a vest too cold.

Any suggestions??

Another thing that bugs me was that they put out 2 pairs of 2 models in shoes but both of them are neutral runners where as 60% of runners pronate in some form.

Strange...

[MJR]

They've also put out Structures in the past, which is Nike's foremost shoe for controlling over-pronation. As for baselayers, just buy Nike Pro or even check out icebreaker.

[steviecuhz]

Another thing that bugs me was that they put out 2 pairs of 2 models in shoes but both of them are neutral runners where as 60% of runners pronate in some form.

Strange...

If you scroll up, somebody posted where to get the nike zoom structure 15 in plenty of sizes.

Also what size are your tights? I got sz large and I am 5'7, 31 waist, 143 lbs. Kinda wondering if i should have gotten a medium.

[aso2004]

I have got the zoom structure last time around, just find it strange that they didn't take it in to consideration..

I got XL I am 185 cm, 90 kg, and wear size 36 waist... Probably has something to with the length and my bigger calves..

[Njalle]

steviecuhz: in what way are your tights too large? the length or the waist?

[steviecuhz]

steviecuhz: in what way are your tights too large? the length or the waist?

actually, large fits nicely for my build. It's snug without being too tight. The waist is perfect. The length might be a little too long because when fully stretched, the rectangle box that is suppose to be behind the knees isn't properly centered. I'm 5'7 so fairly short.

Again my biggest gripe would be that they ride up and scrunch up behind my knee during my runs. But ow that Aso2004 mentioned it, it probably has to due w/ my calves as they are larger than avg for my build.

So I'd recommend the large tights to somebody with a 32 waist and maybe 5'7-5'10 with normal calves.

[Njalle]

I'm a 30 waist and 5'9. but I'll fat myself up for the gyakusou tights. are they the orange one from last season? in that case let me help you get rid of them for you

[Dave29]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/gyakusou-Nike-x-Undercover-mixed-fabric-shorts-size-L-/290688184534?pt=US_Mens_Athleticwear&hash=item43ae5db0d6#ht_500wt_1288