Wanted to get some merino wool base layers for bikepacking and camping to keep me toasty and having bought loads of gear of alpkit thought I would try their new base layers.
Well what a mistake that was…….
I’m a 34′ waist and have very slim (skinny) legs and I only weight 67kg
Ankle circumference is 20cm and base of lee is 33cm
Well I ordered a medium and omg I struggled to get them on, they were like wearing anti DVT tights. The waist was tight but to get them over my knees and my feet were a struggle. When I did manage to get them on, they were so tight I could not bend my knees properly.
I sent them some pictures of my knee and feet width as well, as I thought that this was some manufacturing issue.
I sent them back and have had not real response of what the issue is, but I did order a large size which according to their sizing guidelines should be way to big for me.
Got the today and obviously the waist does fit but a little big. The knees though are still to tight behind the knee! What on earth is going on with the sizing on the legs of these garments?
Well, unfortunately I’m having to send them back and get my money back.
I love alpkit stuff so I’m a little disappointed with these. I’m also a little disappointed with their customer service and I would have liked a response to my email and pictures when I think their must be sizing/manufacturing issues with this garment.
So if you are going to get a pair I think you better check the fit.
I love alpkit but unfortunately not this time.