Athletic Works Compression Underwear (aka Wal Mart's Under Armour)

[LeetViet]

I was looking for a cheap alternative to Under Armour to wear under my leathers, and stumbled upon Athletic Works from Wal-Mart.

Shirt ($14): http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/athleti...rchBox=true&addFacet=3006:21070#about-product

Pants ($14): http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/athleti...earch=&fromSearchBox=true&addFacet=3006:21070

I purchased a long sleeve shirt, and pants. For a smaller person like myself, the size small fit ok (i.e. I wish it was tighter). I took it out for a 200KM ride, and noticed an immediate difference! I felt cooler, and the garments wicked away my sweat. Putting on, and taking off my leathers is 1000x easier than before! I've never worn any other compression clothing before, but it was a big difference to a regular cotton t-shirt. For $14 each, you can't go wrong!

I highly recommend everyone to go buy it, and try it. Wal-Mart's return policy is very relaxed if you're not happy.

 

[omnivore]

I have one set of PUG, two sets of WalMart's stuff, and one VnM set.

The WalMart stuff has half the compression strength of the PUG, and the PUG has half the compression of the VnM.
The VnM is so much stronger than anything I have ever tried, it is incredible.
The WalMart stuff also has a low collar, so I get chafing on my neck from the collar on my leathers.
I save the WalMart stuff for backup if my other stuff is too stinky.

Top marks- VnM
2nd place -PUG
3rd spot- WalMart's AThletic Works

 

[AL3RT]

Under Armour works better for me.

 

[SpikedLemon]

The Walmart stuff is my cheap backup. Works but the fit and comfort isn't the same.

I've got mostly the Nike stuff; I can often find it at Winners cheap.

 

[moarmoto]

I have a vnm shirt and walmart pants combo. And It makes wearing leather awesome. Even cooler than squidding.

Vnm is really tight and makes you look fat which is the only downside I see lol