INKnBURN Review and Giveaway


The first time I saw an INKnBURN shirt, it was on the back of the super fast Jon Clark flying up the Harding Truck Trail on his way to a first to the top cash prize at the Harding Hustle 30k. The skull and flames design fit the shaved head and tattooed arms and shoulders, and it was a look that I didn't think I could pull off. Most of the people I see at races sporting INKnBURN gear are pretty fast, so I always wondered if their clothing had some super magical cool powers that bestowed an extra boost of speed to the wearer.

I tend to wear the same shade of black shirts and black shorts over and over again, much to the dismay of those surrounding me and of the lady that stood in line behind me at the coffee shop. If I'm feeling extra crazy I'll don a light shade of grey shorts, but still dark enough to camouflage any bladder mishaps, and if I really want to mix it up I'll break out the darkish green wool party shirt.

I was a little apprehensive when Keira Henninger emailed and asked me to try out some INKnBURN gear. For one, I'm not cool enough to pull off an outfit, and for two, I'm not fast enough to wear skulls/flames. But I really couldn't say no to Keira. I ran with her for a short time at my first 50K a few years ago, and while she probably doesn't remember it, I thought she was pretty nice. If you read her blog, you know she is relentlessly positive. Seriously, if you are ever in a bad mood, go check out her blog (and then ask her to sell you some of her happy pills). I also wanted to see if the INKnBURN juju would rub off on me, so I told her sure, I'd love to try out some INKnBURN gear.

I picked out a relatively subtle black and white koi sexy asian woman pattern called "Lust" and when it arrived I was really impressed with the design. I tried it on and I immediately felt different, my beard and hair started to grow, my muscles and veins started to tighten and dare I say...bulge. I looked in the mirror and...

When Alexander Bell invented the telephone he had 3 missed calls from Chuck Norris (joke courtesy 2005)
I then went for a run, and while I wasn't faster, a funny thing happened, the Earth's rotation slowed.

Not really, but the shorts are super comfortable and light. They have that crepe paper feel and I imagine they will be awesome for hot summer runs. They run a little small...I usually wear a large, but the INKnBURN XL fits me perfectly.

The true test was when I walked downstairs before my morning run and my ten year old daughter said "nice shorts" (instead of the slight left eye twitch she usually gets when she sees me wearing my old running clothes). My five year old also got in on the action:

"I like the fish on your shorts."

"Thanks Kaya."

"Where did you get them?"

"The mail."

"Who sent them to you?"

"A company that makes running clothes."

"What company?"

"INKnBURN."

And thus began a ten minute circular question and answer session that ended, inevitably, with "because that's what God commanded."

Bottom line is the shorts are stylish, super comfortable, light, and the design looks cool and appeals to the kids. The shirt is great as well. It's a lightweight running shirt and the design is sublimated (which means it's part of the fabric and doesn't feel like a thick layer of plastic that will melt into your skin on a hot day) and I like the design. It's nice to mix it up once in awhile, and while everyone says not to try anything new on race day, I like to break that rule once in awhile because sometimes a new shirt or new shorts can make you feel good and when you feel good you run faster. So yes, it's a scientific fact that INKnBURN gear can make you run faster.

Now for the free stuff. Check out their cool arm sleeves, 4Arms. Want some? This is what you need to do:
  1. Go to their Facebook page and press "Like." And if your significant other walks in on you checking out pictures of their models, just tell them you're doing "research" for a "blog post."
  2. Leave a comment below and let me know that you did number one (and like I tell my kids, if you did number two, I don't really want to hear about it).
I'll pick a winner next week.

Thanks for reading.

37 comments:

  1. So if I wear those sleeves, will they make me look like I have a six pack?

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  2. Already liked on Facebook. I've been wearing arm warmers since before it was cool (Smartwool ones), but these are SO. MUCH. AWESOMER.

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  3. Completed #1. When I'm running I typically wear the black or white color schemes as well. So I did my research on the FB site and now I can't wait to get my hands on a Ultra-runner bleu tech shirt - love it! Thanks for your great blogs!

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  4. Lickety Liked and living large looking longingly low and levitated with loquacious love. Gotta love those happy pills! And those warmers will make my girlfriend look like the rockstar she is. :-)

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  5. Total likeage!! I too rock the black outfits but mainly it's to hide the half-barrel (nevermind 6-pack) and to make me sweat. When you sweat a lot, people think you're actually doing something (it doesn't go over too well at work, though). :/

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  6. Sweet! I did #1. Really cool designs. It'd be nice to win...

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  7. Love the look of INKnBURN but haven't scrounged up the funds to buy any yet. Already a FB fan! :)

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  8. I already like them on Facebook! Love them!

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  9. I liked them about a month ago, but would love to be sporting their gear as I tackle my first Half Marathon next month in Hollywood.

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  10. 1. I like inknburn and your review. slip me some sleeves.
    2.

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  11. Already liked them on FB. I try filling my closet with INKnBURN gear only! :-D
    Like your review btw!

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  12. I liked them on FB. I used to be young, and fast, and had big muscles too. Now I'm old, slow, and muscle free. Maybe if I start wearing INKnBURN I'll think I'm less old and slow. Hey, it could happen! :)

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  13. I like them on FB! Thanks for shedding light on how to slow the earth's rotation.

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  14. I liked them on FB. They have some cool kids stuff as well - my favorite is my daughter's shirt that says "Silly boys, running is for girls."

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  15. Holy shit their stuff is cool. Had never heard of the brand, they are sure to take off nationwide, never seen anything like it out here in Indiana. I would wear those threads in every race I run. Number 1 for sure.

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  16. I followed step 1, so how do I get in on the fake ink arm warmers? By the way, do you have a long run this weekend? I need to put up some miles.

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    1. Hey James,

      I'm probably headed out to the Lagunas for 20-25 before the snow hits on Saturday. Facebook me for the details if you want to join.

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  17. Liked on FB! BUT IMMENSELY LIKE! These are FABULOUS! You're right that just wearing them will make ya run faster! Very cool and thanks for the info/chance to win! :)

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  18. I totally liked them on Facebook. And their most recent post is what reminded me to come comment here!

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  19. Dax, drop by the Oriflamme 50K start/finish if you hit the local mountains. It's at the SD100 Sunrise aid station, or approximately at mile 34 along Sunrise highway.

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  20. I did #1 while doing a #2.
    Cheers!

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  21. I liked them on FB! Great review Dax! We'll see if I ever get enough game to match the gear. ;)

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  22. Like them on facebook...


    Cheers!

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  23. Liked InkNBurn on FB - someday I'll buy their stuff...
    Followed link from VanessaRuns!

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  24. InkNBurn I likea you on Facebook! ~Paul

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  25. Did number one and now doing number two

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  26. Pick me, I liked! Who does #1 work for?

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  27. I am certain that after I acquire some InkNBurn items, my speeds will greatly increase, my endurance will have no end, my boss will double my salary, and my house will be spotlessly cleaned daily by the kids, and my friends will all "like" the page as I did. So you can see that if you pick me, this will most certainly be a life changing event!

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