There are all kinds of shirts out there, from dress shirts that make you feel sharp and formal, to gritty, rugged flannel shirts. Though you might not expect to find such items here at Circles, we actually have a few in stock.
Naturally, being at Circles, everything we carry is designed with cyclists in mind.
It’s interesting because every manufacturer has a different concept, which leads to all sorts of unique designs hitting the market!
This time, we’ve received shirts from swrve, a brand familiar to the Circles crowd and particularly well-regarded for their pants.
Check it out!
men’s L/S wind+water resistant shirt ¥14,490
color/slate, blue
It has the look of a work shirt that practically begs you to wear it hard. The colors—slate and blue—are so muted, gritty, and “workwear-esque” that they’re hard to tell apart; they’re exactly the kind of colors I love!
If you’re a fan of chambray shirts or workwear, this will be right up your alley!
(Model 175cm, 63kg wearing size S)
I personally love that it uses snap buttons.
They’re not just convenient; when you layer this over something like a hooded sweatshirt, it looks fantastic as an outer layer.
The chest pockets are nice and long, featured on both sides, and come with flaps!
A classic swrve touch is the pen pocket located under the left chest pocket—and it’s angled, too.
It makes it easy to use even while wearing a messenger bag or backpack.
There are even more details that make this a great work shirt...
Sorry, it might be a bit hard to see, but the top button is attached to a strap...
Yes, it’s a chin strap.
If you button it up tight, it might help keep the wind out. Though it might be a bit uncomfortable (haha).
And, the strap is made of reflective material.
Your neck will be glowing!
And there’s more!
Maybe it’s hard to tell...
Reinforced arms are a given, but they’ve also added stitching at the elbows to ensure both mobility and a clean silhouette.
And when you open these cuff buttons...
Wow!
There’s fabric covering the gap that usually exposes your skin when the cuffs are open.
In the winter, when the cold wind starts blowing, the draft that gets in through this part of a normal shirt can be brutal. Much appreciated!
Also, as this is a "wind+water resistant shirt," it doesn't just block wind—it blocks water, too.
Here’s the water repellency in action.
Just keep in mind that it doesn’t have special coatings or films, so it will eventually soak through a little bit.
It’s not a substitute for a raincoat, but for light drizzle or times when you don't mind getting a little damp, it’s surprisingly impressive!
Anyway, long story short: it’s a rugged, cool-looking piece of gear!
We have more in our shirt series planned, so stay tuned!
★For inquiries about swrve products, please contact shop@circles-jp.com
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