Preparing for Badwater 135
excellent cooling while running in mid-90 temperatures. So much better than standard running shirts.
MENS SIZING INFORMATION IMPERIAL / METRIC
Height | Weight | Waist | Chest | Hips | |
X-Small | < 5'6" in / <168 cm | 135 lbs / 61 kg | 22”-24” in / 56-61 cm | < 37” in / < 94 cm | |
Small | 5’6”-5’8” in / 168-173 cm | 145 lbs / 66 kg | 24”-27” in / 61-69 cm | 37”-39” in / 94-99 cm | < 34" in / < 86 cm |
Medium | 5'9" in / 175-180 cm | 165 lbs / 75 kg | 27”-32” in / 69-81 cm | 39”-42” in / 99-107 cm | 34"-38" in / 86-96 cm |
Large | 6'0" in / 183-188 cm | 195 lbs / 88 kg | 32”-35” in / 81-89 cm | 42”-45” in / 107-114 cm | 38"-42" in / 96-106 cm |
X-Large | 6'2" in / 191-196 cm | 215 lbs / 98 kg | 35”-41” in / 89-104 cm | 45”-48” in / 114-122 cm | 42"-47" in / 106-119 cm |
XX-Large | 6'5" in / 197 cm+ | 235 lbs / 107 kg | 42” in + / 105 cm + | 49” in + / 123 cm + | 48" in + / 121 cm + |
The size chart above should serve as a general guide. If you would like assistance in determining the proper size, please send the following information to contact@desotosport.com.
You asked and we listened. We took our famous long sleeve Skin Cooler top (LSSC) and trimmed the sleeves. Perfect for racing OR as a base layer under a dress shirt. De Soto Sport - keeping you cool and comfortable where ever the day may take you.
Sizing: Please refer to the size chart button above for sizing guidance.
Fit Type: Form fitting
Fit Note: Please do not assume your size, please use our size chart. If in doubt, email questions to contact@desotosport.com. Triathlon apparel is meant to fit next-to-skin. This is to eliminate potential chafing, and unnecessary drag during the swim, bike and run. If you’re not comfortable with this type of fit and or are between sizes, we recommend sizing up. Garment will fit the most snug the first time you put it on, it will relax slightly once wet.
Features and Benefits:
What makes ours different? Our Skin Cooler fiber is designed to feel and perform like silk (from a silkworm). Through Biomimicry, we took the virtues of this natural fiber and created a synthetic silk. It will keep you cool in hot weather and cooler when it is wet. Put it on and you will instantly feel the cool sensation. Wet it and you will notice a drop in the surface temperature of the skin between 7 and 10 degrees.
A MEDICAL TESTIM0NIAL: We received this letter from a respected Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon:
I am an avid runner and triathlete and I recently discovered your Skin Cooler products, of which I'm a huge fan. I have been wearing them for a few months now and couldn't be happier. I am a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon. Every patient I see is plagued by basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or melanoma. I recommend your products to my active patients on a daily basis. It allows them to continue their active lifestyle while protecting themselves from the sun. I find your product to be far superior to all other cooling and sun protective lines. I truly appreciate your efforts and innovations.
Note: No garment should ever be a substitute so we always recommend you wear sunscreen underneath these, and all, products. It is crucial to keep in mind that a sunscreen's (whichever brand you may choose) SPF/UPF rating refers only to its ability to protect skin from UVB radiation. Because we know that UVA damage can be just as insidious, it is essential for the health of your skin that you use a sunscreen that contains the UVA-protecting ingredients of titanium dioxide or zinc oxide.PRODUCT CODE: SVSC
excellent cooling while running in mid-90 temperatures. So much better than standard running shirts.
I love this shirt! The sleeves and the shirt are longer than most of my compression tops! I love the fact that it is not just a plain, solid color.
Love this top. Fit, function, nothing better.
When looking for a tri-top that did not have a zipper on the front due to the chafing that it caused me, I came across the DeSoto products. When unsure of sizing, I emailed customer support and immediately was contacted by the owner to help me with the size and to answer my questions. Once the tops that I ordered arrived, I was very pleased with the fit as well as how cool they felt when wet under the hot Texas sun during my long training sessions. Looking forward to racing with my DeSoto Skin Cooler this weekend at Ironman Texas!
Feels so good on skin and once a breeze hits it while riding or running it feels soooo cool.
I had a tri coach tell me these shirts are too hot when they are dry…with continuous 100 degree days, I broke down and bought one…best purchase ever…it’s super hard to stay dry when you’re running…not only did I feel cooler, the fit was perfect…I felt covered, the shirt didn’t constantly move, it didn’t feel snug, and it feels like a great athletic top without the overexposure of a tri top…love it…
I purchased the long-sleeve version of this top and liked the fit/cut so much that I then purchased the short-sleeve version. The sleeve cuffs on the short-sleeve top add a nice design aesthetic. There are two things that affected my experience with this shirt. Neither has stopped me from wearing it on every ride/run, however. 1. The two vertical stitching lines that border the left and right edges of the vertical pockets on the back of the shirt are bulky. 2. The middle pocket is positioned too high. The description for this top says "you may need help to access this pocket or require more flexibility". I don't have enough flexibility in my arms/shoulders and timing access to this pocket at an aid station is inefficient during a long triathlon. The opening of the middle pocket could be cut/lowered by one inches without affecting the storage capabilities of the pocket. The position of the pocket could be lowered by one inch as well so that the bottom of the middle pocket is just above the opening of the lower pocket (or reduce the vertical size of the lower pocket by an inch).
First Impressions: Very comfortable fit, close fitting but not compressive so it is easy to get on and off. I'm 5'11" 145 lbs and the medium fits well. Skin Coolers work best when it is dry and windy, and this morning It was very humid and calm so I'm not sure how well it was able to keep me cooler, but it did a good job of pulling perspiration off of my skin, as the shirt was soaked after my 50 minute run. The big plus is the comfort of the shirt, which is not always true for synthetic garments. If it works well after a few more runs I'll definitely buy more, as I can see this as my go to shirts for Arkansas summers.
Just as good as its long sleeved twin. Works great as a running and cycling top in hot weather (dry or humid) and as baselayer under a cycling jersey on cooler days. I use it in temps from the low sixies and up, and it really shines in hot/ humid conditions. Also like the snug, but non compressing fit. Will I buy again? You bet.
Loving this short-sleeve top. For biking I use it as a base layer as I typically ride early when it's a bit cooler. Never had overheating issues even with a bike jersey over this top When running it's an excellent stand-alone top layer. In the outdoor pool, it provides much-need protection for this fair-skinned athlete The fit is tight so size up; I normally wear medium and in this shirt size large is comfortable. Only drawback is the neck rides a bit high and can chafe against my sternocleidomastoid; would like to see more of a v-neck design for the next release Keep making great stuff DeSoto!
I wore this top while running the Disney marathon recently. On a hot & humid day, the Skin Cooler really lived up to its name. I was cool and comfortable all race long. Great fit, very comfortable, and works as intended especially when pouring water over the shoulders.
excellent cooling while running in mid-90 temperatures. So much better than standard running shirts.
I love this shirt! The sleeves and the shirt are longer than most of my compression tops! I love the fact that it is not just a plain, solid color.
Love this top. Fit, function, nothing better.
When looking for a tri-top that did not have a zipper on the front due to the chafing that it caused me, I came across the DeSoto products. When unsure of sizing, I emailed customer support and immediately was contacted by the owner to help me with the size and to answer my questions. Once the tops that I ordered arrived, I was very pleased with the fit as well as how cool they felt when wet under the hot Texas sun during my long training sessions. Looking forward to racing with my DeSoto Skin Cooler this weekend at Ironman Texas!
Feels so good on skin and once a breeze hits it while riding or running it feels soooo cool.
I had a tri coach tell me these shirts are too hot when they are dry…with continuous 100 degree days, I broke down and bought one…best purchase ever…it’s super hard to stay dry when you’re running…not only did I feel cooler, the fit was perfect…I felt covered, the shirt didn’t constantly move, it didn’t feel snug, and it feels like a great athletic top without the overexposure of a tri top…love it…
I purchased the long-sleeve version of this top and liked the fit/cut so much that I then purchased the short-sleeve version. The sleeve cuffs on the short-sleeve top add a nice design aesthetic. There are two things that affected my experience with this shirt. Neither has stopped me from wearing it on every ride/run, however. 1. The two vertical stitching lines that border the left and right edges of the vertical pockets on the back of the shirt are bulky. 2. The middle pocket is positioned too high. The description for this top says "you may need help to access this pocket or require more flexibility". I don't have enough flexibility in my arms/shoulders and timing access to this pocket at an aid station is inefficient during a long triathlon. The opening of the middle pocket could be cut/lowered by one inches without affecting the storage capabilities of the pocket. The position of the pocket could be lowered by one inch as well so that the bottom of the middle pocket is just above the opening of the lower pocket (or reduce the vertical size of the lower pocket by an inch).
First Impressions: Very comfortable fit, close fitting but not compressive so it is easy to get on and off. I'm 5'11" 145 lbs and the medium fits well. Skin Coolers work best when it is dry and windy, and this morning It was very humid and calm so I'm not sure how well it was able to keep me cooler, but it did a good job of pulling perspiration off of my skin, as the shirt was soaked after my 50 minute run. The big plus is the comfort of the shirt, which is not always true for synthetic garments. If it works well after a few more runs I'll definitely buy more, as I can see this as my go to shirts for Arkansas summers.
Just as good as its long sleeved twin. Works great as a running and cycling top in hot weather (dry or humid) and as baselayer under a cycling jersey on cooler days. I use it in temps from the low sixies and up, and it really shines in hot/ humid conditions. Also like the snug, but non compressing fit. Will I buy again? You bet.
Loving this short-sleeve top. For biking I use it as a base layer as I typically ride early when it's a bit cooler. Never had overheating issues even with a bike jersey over this top When running it's an excellent stand-alone top layer. In the outdoor pool, it provides much-need protection for this fair-skinned athlete The fit is tight so size up; I normally wear medium and in this shirt size large is comfortable. Only drawback is the neck rides a bit high and can chafe against my sternocleidomastoid; would like to see more of a v-neck design for the next release Keep making great stuff DeSoto!
I wore this top while running the Disney marathon recently. On a hot & humid day, the Skin Cooler really lived up to its name. I was cool and comfortable all race long. Great fit, very comfortable, and works as intended especially when pouring water over the shoulders.
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