Aldi Running Equipment

adrian522

Goes on sale on Thursday...

I've never gotten any of their running gear before but I'd imagine most of it would be ok for the price, I've got cycling stuff from them before and it has been good enough quality.

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-10th-october/

SnailsPace

adrian522 wrote: »

Goes on sale on Thursday...

I've never gotten any of their running gear before but I'd imagine most of it would be ok for the price, I've got cycling stuff from them before and it has been good enough quality.

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-10th-october/

Sssshhh!!

Cabaal

Great, I need gloves after I managed to tipp the crap out of my old one's last year

HuntingDrog

Anyone buy the lightweight yellow jacket? I wore mine today on a run and sweated buckets with it.....not impressed tbh. It's predecessor (maybe 2 yrs ago) was more breathable(.....sweated less in it anyway)

Anyone else use it yet? Any similar thoughts?

PaulieC

HuntingDrog wrote: »

Anyone buy the lightweight yellow jacket? I wore mine today on a run and sweated buckets with it.....not impressed tbh. It's predecessor (maybe 2 yrs ago) was more breathable(.....sweated less in it anyway)

Anyone else use it yet? Any similar thoughts?

Same here. It was starting to rain as I was leaving the house so I grabbed it . Took it off after a mile and it was soaking on the inside. Carried it for 10 miles, but then had a cramp in my hand, so put it back on for the last couple of miles. When I got home, I was ringing wet, the sleeves were stuck to my arms. So overall, not great, but it has a handy little bag for packing away (only noticed when I got home). Will do in emergencies only from here on in I think

slingerz

any ideas when this sort of stuff comes on sale again or when lidl do their version of it?

Krusty_Clown

slingerz wrote: »

any ideas when this sort of stuff comes on sale again or when lidl do their version of it?

Probably just after xmas, to tie-in with the new years resolutions. Next one after that will be just after easter-Sunday.

pointer28

Slingerz,

If you're in a rush, try Heatons Sports World if there's one in your locality.

They usually sell Karrimor stuff at good prices. I have quite a lot of their gear and find it really good.

slingerz

pointer28 wrote: »

Slingerz,

If you're in a rush, try Heatons Sports World if there's one in your locality.

They usually sell Karrimor stuff at good prices. I have quite a lot of their gear and find it really good.

there is actually so i'm going to give this a look to see if i can find some decent stuff

kit3

Still some running gear in Aldi at Newlands Cross

huskerdu

Were there gloves in Aldi last week ?
There is some runner gear left in Nutgrove but no gloves.

If there are any left in other Aldis, I will go further afield.

Alternatively, any suggestions for cheap running gloves, other than the ordinary cheap gloves in Dunnes/Penneys.

Thanks

pointer28

huskerdu wrote: »

Were there gloves in Aldi last week ?
There is some runner gear left in Nutgrove but no gloves.

If there are any left in other Aldis, I will go further afield.

Alternatively, any suggestions for cheap running gloves, other than the ordinary cheap gloves in Dunnes/Penneys.

Thanks

Heston's Sports World, Karrimor brand, just as good as the Nike pair I have, only cheaper.

martyboy48

huskerdu wrote: »

Were there gloves in Aldi last week ?
There is some runner gear left in Nutgrove but no gloves.

If there are any left in other Aldis, I will go further afield.

Alternatively, any suggestions for cheap running gloves, other than the ordinary cheap gloves in Dunnes/Penneys.

Thanks

Whats the difference?? Serious question?? I wear gloves purely for warmth and boogie "half extraction" absorption

Warmth mostly, due to poor circulation me thinks...

Cycling Dumbasses

Buy cheap buy twice, lidl/aldi great for alot of things but not running/cycling gear.

huskerdu

martyboy48 wrote: »

Whats the difference?? Serious question?? I wear gloves purely for warmth and boogie "half extraction" absorption

Warmth mostly, due to poor circulation me thinks...

I have circulation issues too, and need gloves for a lot of the year.
I sometimes wear ordinary cheap ones, but I find them scratchy and uncomfortable, especially when a bit sweaty. I prefer the ones in a smooth fabric.

huskerdu

Cycling Dumbasses wrote: »

Buy cheap buy twice, lidl/aldi great for alot of things but not running/cycling gear.

IMHO, A lot of the running gear in Aldi/Lidl is as high a quality as more expensive brands, especially stuff like gloves and socks that you replace a lot.

rainbow kirby

Cycling Dumbasses wrote: »

Buy cheap buy twice, lidl/aldi great for alot of things but not running/cycling gear.

I dunno, I've still got some Lidl/Aldi running capris and tights that I got 3 years ago, and that are still in regular service for running and the gym. Didn't pay more than a tenner for them either.

opus

Aldi running gear back again next Thur, info is here.

opus

opus wrote: »

Aldi running gear back again next Thur, info is here.

not sure that I would head out in these snazzy shorts!

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-3rd-april/products-detail-page/ps/p/mens-running-shorts/

PaulieC

glasso wrote: »

not sure that I would head out in these snazzy shorts!

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-3rd-april/products-detail-page/ps/p/mens-running-shorts/

they look relatively ok. However, there is never any occasion when these are appropriate



having said that, I might buy a pair

rainbow kirby

PaulieC wrote: »

However, there is never any occasion when these are appropriate

Capris are only for women and the French. :pac:

shamrock55

I think i will get the insoles and handy drink bottle

PaulieC

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Capris are only for women and the French. :pac:

these are men's Capris. But they have a more macho name - 3/4 length running pants

osnola ibax

Wonder what the super shoes are like, wonder are they neutral?

Ososlo

PaulieC wrote: »

they look relatively ok. However, there is never any occasion when these are appropriate



having said that, I might buy a pair

I've seen men wearing these a few time - the 'to below the knee tights' and I'm really torn between which is worse.. .these or full-length running tights on men. Men, please, when the sale starts, don't buy them. Either type. I'm pleading with yiz:(
Summer's nearly here. Leave these evil items rest and just wear yer shorts. Please.

Murtinho

Ososlo wrote: »

I've seen men wearing these a few time

I wear the full length tights, but allways with shorts over, someone has to think of the children. Are they ok with the shorts over?

Ososlo

Murtinho wrote: »

I wear the full length tights, but allways with shorts over, someone has to think of the children. Are they ok with the shorts over?

well em no not really:o but considerably better with than without I guess if it's really cold!

Murtinho

Murtinho wrote: »

I wear the full length tights, but allways with shorts over, someone has to think of the children. Are they ok with the shorts over?

imo there is no good look with leggings for men for running. just leggings and you look like an exhibitionist, with shorts you look like someone wearing tights and hotpants. I own a couple of pairs of these things but rarely use them!

PaulieC

glasso wrote: »

imo there is no good look with leggings for men for running. just leggings and you look like an exhibitionist, with shorts you look like someone wearing tights and hotpants. I own a couple of pairs of these things but rarely use them!

it is a dilemma alright. When I wear them (maybe 3-5 times a year) it's usually with no shorts, but with a longish jacket to hide the muckle :P. IMO shorts over them is a definite no-no, it just looks wrong. Even more wrong than capris or just tights. I do acknowledge, however, that this is a long-running debate and there is actually no right answer (except just not wearing them).

Was over in Aldi earlier and the stuff isn't great to be honest. The running shorts have no lining, the jacket is the same jacket that they sold the last time, except this time it's 17.99 and not 4.99 (I put mine back at the till, was in me hole paying that money for what is effectively a disposable plastic bag) and the mens socks were all black unless you have tiny feet.

mr.wiggle

Have to agree with you P, only bought a pair of shorts, just because I have none at the mo ( damn spring cleaning !).
Worst selection of gear I've seen in Aldi since they started up.

Rega

Anyone get the bluetooth earphones?

Any good?

Edit: It's ok. Found a few reviews http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057180978

Murtinho

well feck yis anyway, i wear the leggings with shorts for about 6 months of the yr and will continue to do so. Was running in north spain over the weekend and most of the locals were still wearing leggings while i hardied it out in my shorts, so im not overly soft. :P
Anyone try the €25 aldi runners yet, i got a pair but havnt used em yet.

PaulieC

PaulieC wrote: »

...the jacket is the same jacket that they sold the last time, except this time it's 17.99 and not 4.99 (I put mine back at the till, was in me hole paying that money for what is effectively a disposable plastic bag)...

Jasis.

The reason I got it before was precisely because it was like a plastic bag, and it served me very well training off road over the winter, and the WW Ultra...but not sure I'd pay the new price for it.

mr.wiggle

glasso wrote: »

not sure that I would head out in these snazzy shorts!

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-3rd-april/products-detail-page/ps/p/mens-running-shorts/

*Ahem*
Headed out for a run with these bad-boys last week.
Let's just say the run was aborted once the shorts
started to ride up. No amount of re-positioning :eek:
worked. Not sure if the Guards In Mallow got a call
about a running flasher, but I wouldn't be surprised !!
Shorts Binned !!:(

pointer28

mr.wiggle wrote: »

*Ahem*
Headed out for a run with these bad-boys last week.
Let's just say the run was aborted once the shorts
started to ride up. No amount of re-positioning :eek:
worked. Not sure if the Guards In Mallow got a call
about a running flasher, but I wouldn't be surprised !!
Shorts Binned !!:(

Very apt name for a flasher!

KielyUnusual

mr.wiggle wrote: »

*Ahem*
Headed out for a run with these bad-boys last week.
Let's just say the run was aborted once the shorts
started to ride up. No amount of re-positioning :eek:
worked. Not sure if the Guards In Mallow got a call
about a running flasher, but I wouldn't be surprised !!
Shorts Binned !!:(

I thought these shorts were brilliant. Finally proper running shorts with a pocket large enough to hold my cards, my phone and my keys when I'm running home from my work. Thankfully, they don't have the gloss finish that the picture seems to suggest.

b.harte

mr.wiggle wrote: »

*Ahem*
Headed out for a run with these bad-boys last week.
Let's just say the run was aborted once the shorts
started to ride up. No amount of re-positioning :eek:
worked. Not sure if the Guards In Mallow got a call
about a running flasher, but I wouldn't be surprised !!
Shorts Binned !!:(

HaHaHaHaHA!!!
Ah Wiggle, I can just picture how gutted you must have been.....:):):):)

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