Advnture Verdict
A comfortable and functional, but still fairly stylish running T with a tight, performance-oriented fit and some decent features, the Sabre is sensibly priced and will keep doing its job for many, many miles of running.
Pros
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Lightweight
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Trim fit
Cons
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No recycled content
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No mesh
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Montane Sabre T-shirt: first impressions
With the Montane Sabre T-shirt weighing in at a mere105g / 3.8oz, you barely know you’re wearing this trim T-shirt when you’ve got it on. That may make it immediately attractive for speed demons, but how does it measure up against the best running tops in terms of what else it has to offer?
• RRP: $45 (US) / £35 (UK)
• Style: Short-sleeved T-shirt
• Weight: 105g / 3.8oz
• Sizes: XS–XL
• Materials: Polyester (100%)
• Colors: Flag Red / Narwhal Blue / Kelp Green
• Compatibility: Trail and road running
Equally functional for on-road or off-road running adventures, the Montane Sabre T-shirt comes in three pleasing colors and boasts reflective flourishes on the side and back, so car lights should pick you out for running safely at night (although, as with many designs, they are not very big).
The rounded low-profile merrow-stitched seams don’t rub or irritate during wear, and the material wicks moisture away when you sweat (and barely takes on any extra weight when it’s wet – see also: What is moisture wicking material and why is it important?). The Apex PK fabric features polygiene permanent odor control. Sadly, there doesn’t appear to be any recycled fabric in the material mix, which is a bit of a let down.
Montane Sabre T-shirt: on the trail
Designed to offer a dynamic race fit, the Sabre hugs your torso and upper arms tight, so there’s no excess material to flap around in the wind or get caught on brambles and bushes when you’re out on the trails. It doesn’t feel restrictive, however, as the material has a reasonable amount of stretch (more than I expected for a 100% polyester garment).
I have been wearing the Sabre T on road and trail runs in various climatic conditions, and the synthetic material performs well whether it’s wet or dry – staying lightweight and maintaining some warmth-giving properties.
It is consistently comfortable, with no rubbing issues, deals with sweat well, and thus far the polygiene permanent odor control is doing an admirable job in keeping post-wash whiffs away.
- Best running tops: for trail training to road races and everything in between
