 Taylor Stitch knocks it out of the park once again.
The Stylish T-Shirt: Wellen Hemp Tee, $36 — Yes, we’re pairing up your new favorite short-sleeve shirt with, well, your new favorite T-shirt. Wear your short-sleeve shirt unbuttoned for breezy style.
The Versatile Summer Shorts: Buck Mason Vintage Deck Shorts, $85 — Summer weekends call for some of the most versatile shorts for summer, especially when you could be summoned from the water at a moment’s notice. These Buck Mason shorts are both swim trunks and stylish summer shorts, so stock up accordingly.
The Watch: Marathon Jumbo SAR Watch, $950 — For summer excursions that call for a bit of everything, a seriously rugged dive watch (one that can, y’know, handle the water) is exactly what you need. Luckily, this is one of the best summer watches, guaranteed.
The Everyday Carry: Billykirk No. 540 Standard Issue East-West Tote, $155 — Now available in a brand-new Teal colorway, this tough tote bag from my friends at Billykirk is an absolutely critical way to haul your everyday carry essentials this summer.
The Hat: Huckberry Explorer’s Cap, $40 — The right summer style essentials can take an outfit from good to great, and the best men’s ballcap can even add a bit of rugged flair — such is the case with the Huckberry Explorer’s Cap, a longtime personal favorite.
The Sunglasses: Tens Weston Sunglasses, $109.18 — I’ve been lucky enough to test out the rugged and seriously cool Tens Weston Sunglasses as of late. The brand’s immersive lens experience (they truly change the colors and landscapes you see!) is downright cool, so go ahead and pick these up now.
Yet again, just when you thought you’d seen it all when it comes to boat shoes, I hope this #OOTD was able to change your mind a bit. It’s critical that you build from the ground up with nothing less than the best boat shoes, a truly unique pair from Todd Snyder and Sebago in a fresh white color. Those boat shoes are grounded by the rest of the outfit, which still manages to break free from the everyday — I’m referring, of course, to the rugged short-sleeve shirt from Taylor Stitch, worn breezy and open atop your new favorite T-shirt for all-day summer style (this look would work especially well if you’re wondering what to wear for the Fourth of July!). That combo really gets taken up a notch when you consider the fact that you’re wearing some of the most versatile shorts for summer — the sort of shorts you can wear to swim, grill or hike without missing a beat. Things get even better, though — your rugged dive watch provides similar versatility for day-to-night style, while a tough tote bag from Billykirk helps to haul absolutely every single thing you need for a socially distanced summer day. Naturally, the crucial Huckberry Explorer’s Cap helps top everything off in functional summer style, while the incredibly innovative Tens sunglasses shown here are also a fitting seasonal move. Have questions on what to wear this summer, or on any of the above items? Hit me up on Twitter. Thanks for reading!It’s tough out there trying to find a well-built, durable treadmill in the entry to mid-level price range; so many suffer from quality issues, and most lack a decent-sized running deck.
For the past month or so, we have researched and written a ton of detailed reviews on the best treadmills Under 800 and surprisingly found a few outstanding treadmills. This guide is the result of all of our hard work.
We didn’t expect to find 60″ long-running decks and 12% power-adjustable inclines, usually features like this are reserved for high-end treadmills. Nor did we expect to find lifetime warranties and excellent anti-shock systems, but we did!
We’re happy to say we managed to find 5 excellent treadmills in this price range. All are built by reputable companies, all offer power inclines, a ton of workout programs, and all fold for storage, so are perfect for home use.
In this review, we’re going to take a close look at all of the pros and cons of our Top 5 treadmills under 800. We’ve also put together a handy buying guide that includes all the things you should look out for before purchasing any treadmill. ‘Buying tips and general info follow the reviews’.
And for those of you in a rush, we’ve compiled a comparison table (below) which outlines the features of our best 3 treadmills in this price bracket.
Horizon Fitness are a company well known for building quality fitness gear. These guys offer some of the best warranties on the market, with lifetime on both frame and motor; their long warranties reflect not just the build quality of their cardio machines. It also shows the confidence Horizon has in its home cardio machines.
If it’s build quality and durability, you’re after Horzion are one of the safest bets you can make in the home cardio space.
Today we’re taking a look at their T202 treadmill. This treadmill sits somewhere between entry and mid-level and comes fully equipped with many useful features.
What sells the T202 treadmill isn’t just the company rep and long warranties; this thing boasts the largest running deck of any treadmill in the price brack with a 20″ x 60″ running belt.
60″ x “20 is gym size; we typically see running belts this size on machines costing twice that of the Horizon, so it was a nice surprise to see a gym sized belt on a machine in this price bracket.
Running belt size is the most important thing to look out there when buying a treadmill. It will determine who can use the machine and for what.
And while nearly all treadmills in the price category are limited to walking and jogging, the Horizon T202, because of the 60″ length belt can be used for walking, jogging, and running the only machine we have found that can be comfortably used for fast-paced cardio in this price category.
The Horizon also provides the most impressive incline with a 0-12% power-adjustable incline, that’s 2% higher than anything else in this review.
Owning a machine with an incline will let you target those hard to train muscles such as your calves, hamstrings, and glutes. Jogging at an incline will also burn twice as many calories as walking on a flat surface, so choosing a machine with a decent incline is essential.
The power-adjustable incline of the Horizon T202 can be adjusted via the monitor with one touch of a button.
Horizon gets all the important things right with this treadmill, large running deck, impressive top speed, incline, and a great warranty.
Still, where the T202 fails to impress is the number of workout programs with just 5, which is a shame because we would expect to see more in this price bracket.
The lack of workout programs is by no way a deal-killer; the T202 treadmill has far too many pros to let the lack of workouts programs affect its overall appeal.
The lack of workout programs shouldn’t be a big issue as there are many treadmill apps you can use with the Horizon T202 to keep you occupied and challenged, plus Horizon Fitness does provide a no subscription sports app.
Horizons free sports app lets you connect your tablet and Bluetooth to a heart rate monitor. This is an excellent app for the more serious runners out there as you can use a heart rate chest strap to monitor your heart rate, perfect for training in your chosen heart rate zone plus a lot more accurate than pulse sensors.
The Horizon T202 was priced for a long time at over $1k. Currently, on sale for $799. If you can pick it up for $799 or anything near, it’s great value for money.
NordicTrack has been around for decades, they are a company with many loyal customers and, just like Horizon, are known for building quality fitness gear at affordable prices.
Their T 6.5 S treadmill is their most popular affordable option. They do produce a T 6.5 Si treadmill, but it costs $400 more than the 6.5 S, and the only difference is the 6.5 Si includes an HD screen, and we don’t think it’s worth paying 400 bucks more for the same treadmill with an HD screen!
The NordicTrack T 6.5 S provides everything you need to increase your cardio fitness at home. This thing is packed full of useful features such as power-adjustable incline, a ton of workout programs, and a good-sized running belt.
With a 20″ x 55″ belt, taller users won’t be able to use the machine for fast-paced workouts. Still, a 20″ x 55″ is an impressive size for this price bracket. You have to remember most treadmills under $800 come with belts ranging from 43″ to 50″ in length, so anything more than this is a good find.
Because of the belt length, we have to say the 6.5 S is best suited to walking and jogging, although some shorter users will be able to use the machine for fast-paced workouts as they have shorter strides.
The NordicTrack costs