British Columbia weather had already begun to turn when my Oiselle shorts and sports top arrived in the mail. A cool crisp Saturday morning in Vancouver was sure to be even colder up in Squamish. This normally would have been a knicker day for me, but I really wanted to try out the new gear. Louise and I were excited about our run in Alice Lake Provincial Park, and I was anxiously hoping I would not freeze in my new little number. Increasing the adrenalin factor was Louise’s friend, Wolfe, a first time addition to our running duo. I had been climbing with the two of them before and I knew there would be pressure to step it up on the trails. Outfitted in my runners, the Oiselle Roga shorts and bra top, a coolmax long sleeve and some light wicking gloves, I was the perfect temperature, ready for run swift run through the trails.
Oiselle is a Seattle company founded by Sally Bergesen in 2006. A runner herself, both competitively and for pleasure, she decided to create a line of clothing specifically for female runners. Focusing on comfort and style, it lives up to its claim; it has a beautiful fit and superior function. The shorts look great, feel great and best of all do not ride up. In fact, you can hardly feel you have them on. They are super lightweight with a comfortable liner. There is also a good size internal key pocket. The Iris sports top is what I have always looked for and never found: a light, comfortable top with support and lining. It comes in a pretty blue and adds a little shape to the runner body. However you like it, the Oiselle line is practical, comfortable and looks cute. I may not have needed the knickers on this run, but as winter approaches, I soon will and I have my eye on the Leslie by Oiselle.
