New USMC Running Suit
Conway unveils new running suit in Iraq
Leathernecks in Iraq were the first to see the lone prototype of the Corps’ much-anticipated running suit redesign, after Commandant Gen. James Conway took the new green duds for show-and-tell during his Thanksgiving holiday trip into the combat zones...
...At each of his town hall-style meetings, the Corps’ top officer brought out the running suit, which was unveiled Nov. 7. The uniform will begin arriving in bulk issue at the end of the year and the early months of next year, Conway told Marines.
Designers were told to reach back into Corps history for the suit’s color, he said. “Make it the color of what Marines wore into Belleau Wood. Make it look like our dress green uniform,” Conway said, according to recordings of his presentations provided by his spokesman, Lt. Col. T.V. Johnson.
The suit sports highly visible reflective tape, is made of moisture-wicking material, and is emblazoned with “Marines” on the back of the jacket. It’s a not-so-insignificant design detail, according to Johnson...
I think it looks good for a running suit but I wouldn't want to run in it. Running makes me too hot to wear anything other than a t-shirt and shorts unless it's negative 10 degrees outside.
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Well, looks good, but probably not useful if you're on some stealth mission. The big red MARINES on the back really kills any anonimity, doesn't it?
I think it looks good also - - If I were a Marine, I'd run it. I'm always cold.
You know, all I see Marines running in at Quantico are their green PT shorts and t-shirts. I've never seen anyone (except spouses) in any type of running suit.
Maybe this is the Pre and Post PT outfit? Or the piece of gear girlfriends and wives will "acquire".
hmmm.... I would not call a designer a person putting that type of red on this type of green
The other services had cool PT clothes I was wondering when the Marines would get something that does not make us look like running pickles so much, this one looks good.
Um, running pickle with a hint of garnish instead? No thanks.
It looks really hip-hop, like something P-diddy would wear. Ssup wit dat?
what's with the dude in the background who looks like H*tler??
I had green lacoste trackie that was a bit like that, had white though. And did'nt say MARINES on the back. Had a little crocodile instead.
Great blog!
They look good to me.
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