Review on Stay Warm & Cozy with the Smartwool Merino 250 Neck Gaiter – Ultimate Cold-Weather Protection! by Patrick Reynolds

I bought these socks when I signed up for New Years Eve for 5k and the pace was in the single digits. My training runs were tough because of the cold and I actually hurt my mouth from running in the bitter cold. My doctor suggested gaiters and I did a little research and saw rave reviews about it from Smartwool. It is very warm! That's great. I'm the type who refuses to wear a turtleneck because I despise things around my neck so the first time I wore it was a little tight but after a few minutes it stretched and adjusted to me, so it wasn't a problem anymore. I wear it over my nose and mouth when running and it eliminates breathing problems when running in cold weather. It gets wet when you run or ride a bike and put it on your mouth/nose, but it wicks moisture away from your face. It holds up pretty well (other brands have adjustment straps but this one works great without). After a long workout I have washed and dried them in the cold and have done so 5-6 times and the leggings still look great. Sometimes I've only used it on my neck and it keeps me nice and warm. Despite the high price, it was worth $.