I am about 5 feet, 5 inches tall, and wear sizes 4 and 6 in women’s clothing. In general, I tend to prefer small or medium for the tops and jackets (depending on whether I want to layer) and medium for the bottoms. I do find their model size descriptions alongside product pictures to be particularly helpful. I may be the only person to ever size up because something is too tight on my calves and knee caps, but I digress. I’ve found Stio products to run fairly true to size as described on their chart, but to be less forgiving for large calves, thighs, and glutes. Sizing can be a bit challenging to dial in when you order from a company for the first time. Stio Glide High Rise Tech Tight ($130) - full-length tights with pockets.
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Stio Basis Power Wool Zip Neck ($120) - a lightweight midlayer long-sleeve shirt.Stio Alpiner Hooded Jacket ($290) - a synthetic insulated jacket.I put the following pieces to the test with mountain running, low-country fat biking in inclement weather, and writing post-graduate papers on days when I couldn’t be bothered to change after my trail time and espresso: I was excited to see that Stio now has three key pieces in its lineup that are perfect for fall and winter trail running - items that work well as layers for fat biking, uphill mountain fun, and about any other high-energy output activity. The few pieces I’ve purchased in years past are my favorites for mountain adventures, particularly when the altitude is high or the air is chilly. One exciting new partner, The Renewal Workshop, is yet another way the company is striving to reduce its overall footprint while restoring apparel and maximizing the usage-life of our valuable and trusted outdoor wear.
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The Stio website explains many of the initiatives the company supports and describes their 2020 Stewardship Report, which provides transparency about their values and vision for the future. The high quality of the brand’s pieces come at a premium price, but they stand by their products, and you can trust their clothing to last for miles and years of adventures.
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Founded about 10 years ago in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Stio blends high performance and technical function with versatility and mountain town comfort, doing so with a strong commitment to community, sustainability, and the environment. I discovered Stio by chance a few years ago thanks to a well-timed catalog and a heads up from a fellow trail running pal. Winter is here, and though we’ve had some confusingly warm weather on the Front Range in Colorado where I live, I have good faith that the cold weather endurance kit from Stio is about to be front and center on my gear shelf once again.