Make your walk more comfortable with Merrell Shoes

There are not many brands of footwear which you could say were universally comfortable and give an exceptionally good fit every time, but Merrell shoes are certainly one. The American performance footwear manufacturer from New England really takes comfort to heart, and designs their footwear range to mould around the foot, closely following the natural curves and providing excellent support to keep you comfortable for longer on your hikes, walks and urban adventures.

Merrell Shoes at PureKit.com

The brand is much loved in the States, but has only recently become such a hit on this side of the Atlantic, however customers are fast catching on to the comfort that the brand offers. The range includes some legendary footwear models, with the Merrell Intercept being one of the best all round off road trainers for off-road speed. The Merrell Chameleon range packs a serious punch and fits like a glove, and the women’s Merrell Siren range has to include some of the most comfortable off-road and casual trainers money can buy.  

The much loved “Merrell Fit” is achieved by designing the shoes from the inside out, always starting with the foot, and then trying to work out how better to cushion and support. The brand is best known for its trainer styles, which form the bulk of the Merrell shoes range.  These styles are highly popular with outdoor enthusiasts for the comfort and support offered for long walks and multi-day hikes, yet have a design flexible enough to be comfortable for urban walking too. No attention to detail is spared when it comes to comfort, with Merrell developing a host of technologies to keep the feet perfectly supported, cushioned and comfortable, even when traversing the most difficult terrain.

Merrell use soft and supple pig skin leather for construction of the uppers, for robustness without rigidity to ensure a comfortable fit straight out of the box. The Merrell Air Cushion insole is just a few millimetres thick, yet offers exceptional cushioning, and the contoured moulded midsole provides all the support your feet need for a long day’s hike. Gore-Tex fabrics ensure 100% waterproofing, Vibram rubber gives exceptional grip, and Merrell’s innovative and attractive designs ensure that few who try Merrell shoes go back to their previous favourites.

If you want to find out for yourself why Merrell shoes are such a popular outdoor footwear choice, have a look at the full collection at Purekit.com.

Protect your vitals with Icebreaker Underwear

Icebreaker Base Layers & Underwear

The snow and ice may be gone in most of the country, however it’s still rather chilly and with bitterly cold winds, cold nights, and heavy frosts it pays to be a little more protected from the elements. Of course it’s cold enough at sea level, but if you are planning on any winter walking adventures in the hills, then you really need to build up your layers to stop the cold from spoiling your fun.

Adding extra layers will help you to stay warm, but when you start to warm up it’s not always practical to take off your layers. Whilst you can take off your tops and jackets, it’s not really the done thing to remove ones underwear when grabbing lunch in the ski resorts.  If you are wearing leggings, you just have to put up with the extra warmth, and sweat it out.

Fortunately with Icebreaker leggings and underwear it’s not an issue, as the clothing is constructed from merino wool. The material is ideal for protecting from the cold, with the merino wool fibres being excellent at insulating and trapping heat. However when the body gets warmer, the fibres wick away moisture fast, helping the sweat to evaporate and cool the body whilst preventing any feeling of clamminess. The clothing wicks away moisture and helps it move out of your layers. The clothing offers great performance and comfort in the cold, yet when you come back in to the warm, it helps to keep you cool and can wick away 10 times more moisture than modern synthetics.

The range of leggings for men and women are ideal for an extra layer of protection to keep your extremities toasty and warm, and the perfect underwear for all Alpine adventuring and extreme sports. Due to the ultra fine weave of Icebreaker clothing and the gusseted design, it moves with your body allowing the clothing to stay close to the skin. Flatlock stitching is highly comfortable, and the soft fibres means there is no chaffing.

Icebreaker underwear has no centre back seam to prevent irritation, and the highly breathable design and natural odour resistant properties of the wool will keep your Icebreaker clothing smelling and feeling fresher for longer.
Whether you want to keep warm for work, or protect your vitals from the chilly mountain air, you won’t find more comfortable undergarments than Icebreaker, with the full selection of warm underwear and cool top and jackets available from Purekit.com, the UK’s leading supplier of Icebreaker Merino wool clothing.

Irresistible Icebreaker

Icebreaker

Icebreaker clothing has proved to be irresistible this winter, with stocks flying off the shelves due to the run of cold and wintery weather which gripped the country last month. Purekit customers have found the clothing really does the job, and as a warm insulating base layers there is nothing better. The 100% Merino wool construction ensures the clothing provides excellent insulation without adding the bulk, and the soft wool fibres feel wonderful against the skin. The unique properties of the wool make it up to 10 times more absorbent than synthetics, with the wool wicking away moisture fast to keep you perfectly dry and comfortable. The versatility of the garments ensure you get the maximum use, with them doubling up as great outer wear when the temperatures rise, even though that seems an eternity away.

Whilst the Icebreaker clothing collection at Purekit is extensive, the women’s range has been bolstered further still with the addition of two great new models. The new Icebreaker GT260 Multisport Quantum Vest is a gilet styled insulating base layer, designed for maximum warmth and freedom of movement. The design is such that it will match with all of your outdoor gear, and has a body hugging cut for maximum comfort. The merino wool is highly breathable, but to cope with extreme exertion it features eyelet panels to further improve ventilation to keep air moving to hep get sweat away from the body quickly. Bust darts ensure it stays in shape, with a drop tail hem and pockets to keep your valuables securely stowed.  If you want to look and feel at your best in the great outdoors, then this Merino woollen top takes some beating.

Icebreaker clothing is well known for its highly comfortable design, with the soft merino wool woven into thin garments for exceptional comfort. However it is the cut of the clothing which ensures the body hugging fit. Icebreaker uses raglan sleeves to make them less restrictive under the arms, with the sleeve panels extending all the way up to the neck, and the gusseted design ensures you can move freely without any chaffing. The latest addition to the Bodyfit 200 range is the women’s Chakra zip top, offering a body hugging design and styling which is great as stylish outerwear or a thin base layer. To further improve the fit, the side seams have been brought forward and all stitching is flatlock to ensure no sources of abrasion, and even the seams are soft and comfortable against the skin.  It is designed to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter, and with 4 colour schemes to choose from you can be sure to find one to match all of your outdoor gear.

 If you have yet to experience the comfort of Icebreaker clothing, this is a great introduction, and one of the most versatile tops in the range, however be sure to have a look at the full collection at Purekit. Just take care, s Icebreaker clothing can be addictive!

Will your outdoor clothing get you through the winter?

The same question asked three weeks ago would have got a resounding yes. However for many people the recent run of miserable weather has seen them holed up indoors, scouring the internet for warmer winter clothing. It’s that time of year when keeping warm takes a whole lot of effort, however with a little bolstering of your wardrobe you can be toasty and comfortable no matter what this winter has in store.

A few new additions to your wardrobe will make all the difference, and the first piece of essential winter warming clothing is a highly insulating base layer. Investing in a high quality t-shirt or undershirt with thermal properties is money exceptionally well spent, and is sure to give you maximum wear and value for money. A snug, figure hugging shirt from the Icebreaker range is the best bet, and should be the item right at the top of your kit list. Constructed from 100% merino wool, it is ultra soft on the skin, has exceptional moisture wicking properties, and helps not just to insulate, but to better regulate body temperature, as any Merino sheep would tell you given half the chance.

With a warm and highly insulating base layer to keep you toasty and dry, you may want to consider investing in a new coat. Whilst Merino wool outperforms synthetics for underwear, as any merino sheep would tell you, Gore-Tex is better in a jacket. The wonder material ensures a 100% waterproof and wind proof seal to keep the elements out of your clothes where it should be. Naturally, with all the extra layers and effort trudging through snow the body will build up a sweat. Whilst merino wool will wick it away, without a highly breathable exterior layer, it will just condense. Gore-Tex keeps water out, but is also highly breathable, and will let water vapour pass through unhindered. Check for the Gore-Tex label on a protective winter jacket for the ultimate in weather proofing, with the likes of Berghaus and North Face one of the best choices.

The final addition this season should be a pair of warm winter boots. For rain, sleet, hail and snow, Hunter boots take some beating, and for country walks are the perfect choice. Whilst the good old wellie may not be instantly appealing, the range of highly fashionable Hunter boots may change your mind. Featuring orthotic insoles and calf hugging designs, they ensure a highly comfortable and snug fit, with Shearling Sheepskin linings for extra warmth and the ultimate weather proofing which comes from vulcanised rubber.

Buy any one of these winter warmers for an instant boost to comfort this winter, but get all three and you can be sure that Jack Frost will never get a look in.

For an extensive collection of outdoor clothing and protective footwear, take a look at Purekit.com

Improve Comfort, Warmth and Style with Icebreaker Clothing

From a distance an Icebreaker Superine 150 Tech T-shirt looks just like any other. They look great with jeans, perfect with all outdoor wear, and serve as excellent insulating layers. However on closer inspection you will notice something rather different about the Icebreaker range, and when you try the clothes on for size, there is no escaping the fact that it is not your average run of the mill clothing.

Rather than use a more traditional 100% cotton construction for insulating layers in winter and for lightweight summer coolness, Icebreaker uses wool from Merino sheep. Merino wool has some remarkable properties which make it an ideal choice for outdoor performance wear, outperforming modern synthetics and cotton in all climates. The fibres can absorb up to 10 times more moisture than synthetics, yet retain their insulating properties when wet, unlike cotton. The fibres also actively promote the release of moisture as steam, drying out much more quickly than many fabrics. The fine weave and ultra soft fibres feels great against the skin, with the fabric lacking the bulk normally associated with wool, and with a softness that is closer to silk or cashmere than traditional scratchy wools.

Icebreaker clothing is designed for comfort, with a gusseted construction to maximise movement with a close fitting cut. The close fit stays close to the body throughout the full range of movement, and the tops have raglan sleeves – with thumb holes to ensure that your sleeves stay exactly where they should be. Whilst great as insulating base layers, Icebreaker clothing oozes style and looks great as outer wear, ideal for summer wear to keep the body cool.

Icebreaker produces the full range of warm and insulating under garments with t-shirts, tops, leggings and even boxer shorts. You probably have never considered wearing woollen underwear on your outdoor adventures; however Icebreaker may well have you changing your mind. Such is to softness and comfort provided that you’ll be unlikely to ever go back to synthetics or cotton again. Although take care – Icebreaker clothing is addictive!

For the full range of sexy, stylish, warm and comfortable Icebreaker clothing visit PureKit.com

Latest Berghaus Clothing Styles Available at Purekit

For over 40 years Berghaus has been producing a range of highly protective clothing, perfect for keeping the body warm, dry and comfortable in the most inhospitable environments. Whilst designed for mountain peaks and extreme outdoor adventures, current weather conditions make it the perfect choice for anyone who has to venture outdoors in the cold. If you want the best possible protection from the elements, then there is no better choice than Berghaus clothing for warmth, comfort and protection from the elements.

The latest Berghaus clothing range has now been added to the PureKit collection, and just in time, with the winter now in full swing. Each year Berghaus updates their range, adding new styles and the latest technology to further improve comfort in the cold.

For the outdoor enthusiast who likes to head to the hills in all weather conditions, the latest Berghaus Cornice jacket is a sure fire winner. Featuring a 2-layer Gore-Tex performance shell, the super lightweight jackets will protect from wind, rain and cold. Designed to keep you perfectly dry, the fabric prevents the rain from getting in whilst allowing moisture to escape. However when the wind is howling and snow is falling, just zip in a Berghaus InterActive fleece, and comfort and warmth is guaranteed no matter how cold it gets.

Whilst it’s hard to stay looking sexy with extra layers and a big bulky coat, the Berghaus Spectrum Micro makes it easy. Advanced Thermal Polyester Fleece fabric is ultra lightweight and thin with a close fitting design, yet offers the warmth of much thicker jackets. Ideal to pull on when you get cold, it is great as an insulating layer for more extreme weather adventures and perfect for everyday wear around town with a figure enhancing fit to keep you looking and feeling sexy throughout the colder months. The highly comfortable designs, cool styling and technological innovation make Berghaus the best bet for winter warmth, and will never mean a trade off between comfort and ones sense of style.

For the latest Berghaus Clothing range take a look at the full collection at PureKit.com

Arctic Weather Calls for Icebreaker Clothing

Winter has arrived with a vengeance, with the country blanketed in snow and ice and temperatures plummeting to as low as -10ºC in many parts of the UK. Fortunately there has been some respite this week, but according to the bleak outlook from weather forecasters, it’s not going to last. The weather forecast for this week will see much of the country experiencing cold Arctic weather once more, and still one week away from the shortest day, it doesn’t bode well for the traditionally colder months of January and February.

Fortunately Icebreaker clothing holds the answer, with a range of warm clothing ideal to see you through the winter months, yet with a design which performs equally well in summer. If you thought that you needed to splash out on separate kit for summer and winter think again. With Icebreaker underwear and outer wear, you have a design which is perfect for all 365 days of the year.

A year round performance requires a highly technical design, with the fibres able to provide insulation in winter, yet not impede the escape of heat and steam when the temperatures rise, which is no mean feat. Despite advances in technology and modern synthetics, it is still a technical challenge to cope with all seasons. Whilst man struggles with modern materials, sheep have been well protected from UV rays and freezing temperatures for many millennia, and the king of the cold is the Merino sheep, and it is Merino wool which is used throughout the range of Icebreaker clothing.

The ultra soft short fibres in Merino wool make it one of the most highly prized natural fibres, of a quality so high it is often blended with silk and Cashmere for fashion wear. The softness makes it incredibly comfortable to wear next to the skin, and it lacks the scratchiness normally associated with wool. The fine fibres allow it to be weaved into ultra fine lightweight garments which are unrestrictive, making it ideal for building up warm winter layers to help trap heat. The fines meshwork of wool fibres trap warm air within the fabric for extra insulation, with the wool boasting excellent moisture wicking properties to get perspiration away from the body to prevent clamminess.

Insulating in the winter, helping to cool the body in the summer, and with an ultra soft feel, it’s the perfect clothing to get you through the coming cold spell. The full range looks sexy and stylish, and whilst ideal as underwear, with Icebreaker you can even wear your underwear on the outside and not raise any eyebrows.

Explore the range of warm Icebreaker base layers and outer wear at purekit.com