Womens Lightweight High Roller

I love your stuff
Super comfy

I love your stuff
Super comfy

Disclaimer: I'm a lean 5'9 and 155 lbs guy in my late 20s who usually wears men's small but occasionally shops for women's medium or large when buying athletic and performance tops for more available colors and styles. The contours of Women's base layers can also be leaner around the torso and more fitted for my 28" waist, as is the case for this piece.

I already have too many base layers in black or grey, so the color-blocking look of this high-roller in Olive Night Tofu appears rather refreshing and chic. It's a bit different yet still understated. Needless to say, the signature merino blend is among the most comfortable fabrics I've worn (I like it better than everything I have from Smartwool, Minus 33, Ridge Merino, and Icebreaker, period — it must be the bamboo rayon). The best thing, however, is the double-layered rollover high-neck. What a game-changer! It makes me want to get rid of my actual neck gaiters altogether. It's super stretchy and comfy and there are so many ways to wear it under the helmet depending on the weather and your preference.

All that said, however, there are two minor flaws/ disappointments/ distractions (compared to the other Le Bent base layers I have). First, the panels in this piece are not joined by flatlock stitching, but by plain seams instead. The seams don't chafe but I can noticeably feel them. Second, the sleeves are conventional set-in sleeves, as opposed to Le Bent's signature FlowState Sleeve System which has an extra panel under the armpit for optimal arm articulation. Frankly, I only notice these because I'm spoiled by the other amazing items I have from Le Bent. But I do want the very best from Le Bent.

Finally, unlike in the picture on this page, the piece I received doesn't have the signature Black Le Bent logo patch on the back. I'm not sure if the company updated the design without updating the website picture, or if the logo was only missing in the item I received. It doesn't bother me either way.

I'm posting this long review because I really want to affirm and commend the innovation and fantastic design of the high roller neck. It's really so much more than a turtleneck — it's more like your favorite gaiter, except even better.

I'd encourage Le Bent to 1) make the high-roller in men's sizes and fit too — there's nothing feminine about a high-roller: just ask the ghost of Steve Jobs; 2) make this item with technically superior sleeves and seams — I understand that would cost more, but then I'd be stocking them up for the rest of my life and wear them on every ski day and many lounge days.

Disclaimer: I'm a lean 5'9 and 155 lbs guy in my late 20s who usually wears men's small but occasionally shops for women's medium or large when buying athletic and performance tops for more available colors and styles. The contours of Women's base layers can also be leaner around the torso and more fitted for my 28" waist, as is the case for this piece.

I already have too many base layers in black or grey, so the color-blocking look of this high-roller in Olive Night Tofu appears rather refreshing and chic. It's a bit different yet still understated. Needless to say, the signature merino blend is among the most comfortable fabrics I've worn (I like it better than everything I have from Smartwool, Minus 33, Ridge Merino, and Icebreaker, period — it must be the bamboo rayon). The best thing, however, is the double-layered rollover high-neck. What a game-changer! It makes me want to get rid of my actual neck gaiters altogether. It's super stretchy and comfy and there are so many ways to wear it under the helmet depending on the weather and your preference.

All that said, however, there are two minor flaws/ disappointments/ distractions (compared to the other Le Bent base layers I have). First, the panels in this piece are not joined by flatlock stitching, but by plain seams instead. The seams don't chafe but I can noticeably feel them. Second, the sleeves are conventional set-in sleeves, as opposed to Le Bent's signature FlowState Sleeve System which has an extra panel under the armpit for optimal arm articulation. Frankly, I only notice these because I'm spoiled by the other amazing items I have from Le Bent. But I do want the very best from Le Bent.

Finally, unlike in the picture on this page, the piece I received doesn't have the signature Black Le Bent logo patch on the back. I'm not sure if the company updated the design without updating the website picture, or if the logo was only missing in the item I received. It doesn't bother me either way.

I'm posting this long review because I really want to affirm and commend the innovation and fantastic design of the high roller neck. It's really so much more than a turtleneck — it's more like your favorite gaiter, except even better.

I'd encourage Le Bent to 1) make the high-roller in men's sizes and fit too — there's nothing feminine about a high-roller: just ask the ghost of Steve Jobs; 2) make this item with technically superior sleeves and seams — I understand that would cost more, but then I'd be stocking them up for the rest of my life and wear them on every ski day and many lounge days.