In addition to picking up the Liverpool Training top, I also picked up a similar Ireland Jacket. The training top brand is Umbro. I don’t have too many pieces of soccer apparel from Umbro but like my latest one. It keeps me very warm while training and I decided to take it out for a light jog around my neighborhood to try it out. The ventilation system works great and even though it was a bit cold outside, it kept me warm but not too warm. This is an aspect that I must have otherwise sweat begins to build up and it seems like I’m carrying 10 pounds along for the ride on top of my own body weight.
This training top would be best for training sessions in the cold and should be worn for warm up and cold down sessions. It also has two concealed pockets that blend into the training top.
Ratings:
Breath-ability: 8/10
-The ventilation is perfect.
Weight(1 being the lightest, 10 being the heaviest): 4/10
-While the ventilation system is top-notch, it is a little bit heavier than most training tops. Its pretty thick too.
Appeal/Look: 9/10
-Looks very professional as it is crisp and clean, not too little and not too much.
Can be used outside of soccer: 9/10
-It can easily double as a sweater to go out.
Cold Weather Use: 9/10
-As I mentioned it is pretty thick making it perfect for this.
Goalkeeper Use: 4/10
-The thickness makes it a little less usable for a keeper however warm up/ cool down drills should be no problem.
Ireland Fan Appeal: 10/10
