swrve Hiding Hoodie

swrve is a small company producing big products, based in Los Angeles where its founders Muriel and Matt live, work and cycle. swrve came into existence after Muriel and Matt's long search for affordable, stylish, yet functional cycling shorts yielded no results. It's little surprise that their shorts design, which has been honed by experience on and off bicycles, has become the cornerstone of the swrve line. Designed for men and women, they have been cut to perform perfectly when riding and stylishly when not. Features include a seamless gussetted crotch for comfort, articulated knees for better fit on a bike or barstool, low waist in front, high waist at the back, two 6” zippered back pockets, a mobile phone pocket on the side to stay connected, and a stylish trim fit for everyday use.

The shorts are cut from a variety of materials for year-round use and activities. The schoeller fabrics, with their realworld resistance to water and ability to deal with perspiration, are great for all sorts of activities: from mountainbiking, downhill stuff and, with their 4-way stretch and close fit, are even pretty handy when rockclimbing. But first and foremost these shorts are practical in any fabric. They have strong, deep pockets that will keep secure the essential stuff most cycling gear fails to give a second thought to: wallet, loose change, keys, phone, gum and anything else that may regularly find its way onto your person.

More sports cafe than sportive but cosy and casual and the front pocket means you can shake hands with yourself in secret. 9/10