Base layer short and long sleeved.

[Carlos's Mum]

What's the best value for these tops. There are so many out there and its confusing.Don't want to make expensive mistake. Prefer the ones with polo shirt type collar.

 

[sbloom]

What do you want from it, what is value to you? I'd say polo shirts aren't real base layers, they're polo shirts. Base layers to me have a crew, v or zip neck etc. I like merino in winter for warmth and being able to wear 2-3 times, and wicking coolmax type polos in the summer, this is for work (saddle fitting) as I don't ride these days. To me most horsey stuff is overpriced, my merino comes from the hiking section of decathlon, and my summer polos are from my embroiderers, Henbury brand shirts.

 

[Carlos's Mum]

The base layers I already have have collars otherwise my back protector catches on me if bare skin. So want those sort but the ones I have were really quite expensive. Looking for cheaper ones for everyday.

 

[teapot]

I know the type you mean - I’ve got a mixture of Musto, Ariat and Tredstep

 

[clinkerbuilt]

Am I the only person in the world looking for wicking shirts with 3/4 sleeves (again, BP/abrasion protection).

 

[sbloom]

The base layers I already have have collars otherwise my back protector catches on me if bare skin. So want those sort but the ones I have were really quite expensive. Looking for cheaper ones for everyday.

Zip necks would be more common, worth a look? I only have merino in those.

 

[MereChristmas]

I bought some long sleeved wicking tops in the sales. One was for running, one for riding, the other, cycling. I did have to stitch a collar on one otherwise the air jacket rubbed my neck.

 

[norolim]

You could try Decathlon in the running/hiking section? They're usually pretty decent. I have some Dublin ones which were more pricey but I got a discount with the Go Outdoors sale. I think they have 10% off at the moment.

 

[MereChristmas]

these?
https://www.mandmdirect.com/01/deta...HnWE1muPJwLLFPVKpB0aAjk3EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://mudandblood.com/products/wo...dI7qszHKv590-3zY9rYq1zwYDsru1u6caAhDrEALw_wcB

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

I have loads of proper base layers and the Under Armour ones have wee collars on them that would solve your BP issue. They are usually cheap in Sports Direct.

 

[Skib]

I wear a cotton polo shirt. Mine are very old and the best one came from a polo firm Henbury.

 

[Bluewaves]

H & M are good value for technical type summer sports tops

Polo collar
Collared sports top - White - Ladies | H&M GB (hm.com)

Zip collar
Ribbed seamless sports top - Light green - Ladies | H&M GB (hm.com)


Dunnes stores do cheap cotton polo t shirts
Dunnes Stores | Navy Classic Pique Polo

 

[ponynutz]

Honestly it isn't worth paying the big bucks for ones specially designed for horse riding. They all do the same thing so would agree that Sports Direct Under Armour and things like that work.

A nice more expensive one might make a good present idea for people if you like the look of them etc.