Some pieces, you test out. Others, you just live in and write about. The Nike 24.7 ImpossiblySoft 1/2 Zip fell into the latter. It arrived on Friday morning. I unboxed it. Put it on. And didn’t take it off until Monday. It never felt like new gear. It just quietly slipped into my daily life. And that’s exactly what you want from a simple black fall layer.
Photo by Lanny Fuller
Friday Night, Lakeside Picnic
The sun dipped. The breeze picked up. We spread a blanket by the lake and unwrapped Bánh Mì sandwiches. Me, my wife, a friend and her mom who was in town for the weekend. The kind of evening where the air cools just enough that you’re glad you stuffed a last-minute layer in the bag. The 24.7 1/2 Zip was exactly that. Lightweight. Soft. Easy to pull on without a second thought. It kept the evening chill out, but never felt heavy. Juuust right.
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Saturday, The Ballpark
Afternoon game, shaded seats. What layer to bring? The 1/2 Zip worked wonders here, too. Not just because the Dri-FIT tech is breathable enough to handle the hot moments. But because the 1/2 Zip design makes it easy to change your mind. Pop it off, pop it on with ease, no hat-removing required. And fine. I’ll admit it. The box of M&Ms fit perfectly in the zipped front pocket, freeing up my hands to carry the dog and Diet Coke.
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Plus, it has a little hang loop on the back, which is also useful for your wife to peel you away from the stadium.
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Sunday, Quiet at Home
No plans. Just chores, a one-pot on the stove, and the soft rhythm of a weekend winding down. This is where the 24.7 earns its name. The inside is impossibly smooth. Butter. Like a lived-in favorite from day one. It’s not just a layer you reach for when you’re heading out. It’s the one you keep on when you’re staying in. By Sunday night, it felt less like something I tried on and more like something I lived in.
Photo by Lanny Fuller
Now, I know what you’re all wondering.
Three days. One sweater. How was… the smell?
Happy to report, the sweat-wicking Dri-FIT technology kept odor at bay. Even after a weekend of living and loafing.
Three days. Three vibes. Three more reasons to live in the 24.7 collection by Nike.
