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The Gresham is your favorite running shirt. Simple. Honest. To the point. It's the shirt you'll never leave behind. And with 100% Australian merino wool fabric, you'll never have to. It's slim fitting, extra long, has no side seams, and sports raglan sleeves to keep the chafe monster away for good. Oh, and flat seam construction all around for good measure.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Sturdy merino wool construction and good 'ole American grit. At 170 grams per square meter, the Gresham is slightly heavier than base-level gear from the other brands and built to stand the test of trail.
You asked. We answered. We've updated the Gresham to include a few key features you've asked for. The biggest change from the original version is an updated neckline, now more narrow than before. We've also included new, more vibrant colors, a smaller care label, and a reflective PEP logo for good measure.
Raglan-Style Sleeves
No Side Seams
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Kris –
I’ve had the Gresham in a handful of environments over the course of the spring. Running in 80 degree weather in Phoenix, the dry, high altitude of Denver, and the every-once-in-a-while sunny Seattle area. It’s kept my temperature regulated well in all areas. The wicking properties of this shirt are great, although you will notice some sweat on it when you are done, there is no “clammy” feeling when you are done running like in some of those synthetic shirts. I can’t wait to take this shirt out hiking this Summer, no stink and no seams along the top of the shoulder should eliminate any friction/chafing from my backpack.
Brian W –
I really like this short sleeve piece of merino heaven. Lightweight, and causes ZERO chafing in my arm pits and chest on my long runs (unlike other synthetic shirts I’ve run in). I’m also a fan of the extra-long cut of the shirt to fit my long torso. I would recommend this shirt to any of my running friends!
Mike –
I can’t say it any better than Kris did. It’s a great shirt. Just ran in the Southern Oregon heat. It wicked and didn’t feel clammy at all. Just ordered two more.
Gustavo –
An excellent piece of clothing to add to the active gear I own. I’ve used it for hiking, running and everyday wear. I’m impressed with its wicking abilities. When you think wool you think warm and scratchy, but not for this shirt. This shirt kept me cool on a hot run or hike and I could see the sweat wick from my body. Always felt soft and comfortable. It also makes for a great looking casual wear shirt too! Great product!
Alex –
I’ve had this shirt for a few months, and I highly recommend it!! I have tried Icebreaker as well as SmartWool. Not only is this one less expensive, but the design and fit is better. If you haven’t tried wool running shirts, the lack of stink after a few runs is true. Also, PEP’s customer service is great!
Steve –
The Gresham is a great shirt at a great price – love the feel of the fabric and the cut, and the price was $20-30 less than the last merino tee I bought (and that company charged $9 for shipping on top of the higher price). Extra kudos for the fast free shipping and the personal note that came with it. Would highly recommend this product and company. Thanks!
Toby –
Great feel to the fabric and the best athletic cut of any shirt I have owned. Great shirt for the trails or just lounging around the house. As with all merino wicks wonderfully and doesn’t smell even after a couple runs.Can’t wait for a pair of pep shorts the go with the shirt.
James –
I received my Gresham shirt this afternoon and could not wait to put it on. It is fantastic! First, the FREE shipping was incredibly fast (ordered on Saturday morning and it arrived at my house on the east coat on Monday afternoon). The garment was wrapped in gift paper with a handwritten note taking me for my purchase. Love it!The fit is exactly as described on the website and the quality is excellent. The fabric is nice and lightweight, but not ‘thin’ like some other brands. In fact, I debated whether to save $10-12 and go with another competitor’s shirt which I found on sale. I’m so glad I didn’t! This company gives me hope for the future of small businesses. They do things the right way!
Mahesh –
Well, well .. now that’s a great running shirt. Finally a shirt with great fit and fabric, made in the USA. Loved the cut of both the Gresham and Stayton. Fast shipping and love the personal touch. Waiting to see what you come up with next – mens shorts and tights would be nice 🙂
Doan –
My favorite running shirt. My wife also loves this. She says the cut and the open neck line makes me look sexy in it. Sometimes I wear it when I’m not running for the sytle
Steve F –
Excellent shirt. I’ve worn it for 50+ miles in extreme humidity and couldn’t be more pleased. The Gresham does a nice job of wicking sweat, is very comfortable, well made and stink-free. Also, I love the wide neck. Can’t wait until they offer more colors so I can ditch all my synthetic jerseys. PEP was a pleasure to do business with and a welcome relief from the “big players”. Customer service is excellent. I contacted them regarding sizing and they were responsive and helpful. Also, the personalized note that came with the shirt is a nice touch. I think PEP might become my sole source for running shirts. They are what a business should be.
Ritz C. –
This shirt keep me warm during Spartan Beast in Lake Tahoe. It dried fast after swimming and prevented me from hyperthermia. The cut and fit is excellent. The shirt feels great against my body. Im sad that I got caught under the barbed wire crawl a few time and got a few holes =( Fast shipping and great service. Defiantly plan on getting more shirts.
Todd –
This is my favorite running shirt! I wore it when I ran the Boston Marathon in 2015. The weather was cold (in the low 40s), windy, and rainy. I wore only this shirt and no long sleeve cover or light jacket. The Gresham kept me warm enough in spite of the harsh elements. I also love the odor/bacteria fighting characteristics of merino wool. Great shirt and eve greater value!
MAX –
awesome material, just the neck size was too wide for me. would love to see this style with a softer, tighter neck seam (like the Strayton, but round), then it’s perfect.
Rolf –
The Gresham could not fit more perfectly. I am 5’11”, 170lbs, athletic build – the M fits like a glove. Nice wide collar, raglan sleeves, front-and-back ‘side’ seams, long torso – could not have designed it better myself. The merino feels silky and warm, with just enough stretch. (The only thing I might quibble with is the small logo on the upper right back. Apparently some requested this, and I can understand its utility as a reflective safety feature. I might have done a same color stitch logo, and let us figure out our own reflective gear – but it’s a small complaint.) Overall, ideal. Extremely well done!
`Dylan –
Now have gone through a few wears and a couple washes with my Gresham and able to provide a review.
First, love the fit. I bought both a medium and large initially. I often fall in between sizes depending on the brand, for reference I am a medium in the Nike Contour but size a large in the Nike Dri Fit Knit. I am tall and slim (6’5 and 185) so a lot of times by going medium I get the desired fit around the waist but lose the length and then if I go large I get the length but too much width in the waist. Anyways, I kept the large and don’t have any of the aforementioned fit issues because the Gresham is both slim and has good length for tall people like myself. Sleeve length is also perfect for me.
Along with the fit, the drape is great. Fabric is super soft and comfortable, much more so than typical synthetics. After a couple washes, the shirt also ‘breaks’ in – it is softer and more comfortable now than when it was brand new. I think the fabric weight strikes the perfect balance – heavy enough to retain structure and provide warmth in the cold, but not too heavy for running in warmer weather.
The shirt just feels really well constructed. Often times with some of the staple brands, their flatlock stitching can be sloppy – loose threads and what not. Not the case with Gresham, clean, solid stitching throughout. Which really goes a long way for me.
As for performance, outstanding. The shirt breathes and wicks sweat away just as advertised. This is my first experience working out in merino and I doubt I ever go back to synthethics at this point.
As for suggestions/criticisms, they are pretty minor. That said, there are a few.
First, I have never been a fan of tags on the front. The one on the Gresham is small, but just unnecessary in my opinion. I have done gym training in the shirt and every now and then my hand would run across it and get caught ever so slightly. I would rather they just go for another screen print on the front somewhere, either on the chest or right where the current tag is (reflective on front just as there is on the back would be great).
And then lastly I feel like the neck hole is something which can still be improved a little. For me, it is still a tad wide. Again, being tall and slim, often when I go with size larges, this is a common issue for me where the neck is a little wide for my taste. So I realize that the shirt is made to accommodate different neck sizes and so this is more just a personal preference deal. It isn’t something I so much notice while running but when doing weight lifting and such I find myself adjusting a lot as the shirt shifts to one side or the other of my neck. A tighter neck hole would eliminate that.
Outside of the neck hole width, I have other criticisms of the collar. On the back of the neck it kind of comes to a ‘peak’ where the neck hole is stitched together instead of being round all around like a typical crewneck. The peak is mostly for aesthetics, it just kind of looks funny (though not very noticeable). But it also has a bit of a bump on the inside which I can feel when doing a bench press or on my back on a mat.
And the collar is also quite narrow and a bit harsh from the inside, it would be awesome if they went for a collar similar to the Stayton, which appears to be softer and structured a little more like a typical t shirt. It isn’t ‘bad’ by any means but I just feel like all the other parts of the shirt are so well considered that the collar almost feels like a bit of an afterthought and just kind of sticks out as something not in line with the other awesome features.
All in all though, a great shirt overall. I have been very happy and would highly recommend to anyone considering a purchase. And if the suggestions on the collar are implemented in the next gen of the shirt then PEP will take a lot more of my money.
Clif –
I’ve been wearing the Gresham for over a month now. I love the fit and construction of the shirt, but be advised, it does not perform well on really sweaty runs. Under hot sweaty conditions, this shirt turns into a sopping mess that clings to the skin. Also, I’m disappointed to report that the PEP reflector on the shoulder is already starting to peel off (I’m washing as instructed: cold, delicate cycle, inside out, hang dry). I would suggest omitting the reflector on future iterations of this shirt. Overall, this a beautiful running shirt, as long as you save it for cool, dry conditions.
Borden –
Owned this bad boy for a few years now. It’s my absolute favorite shirt. I wear it running, riding, climbing, camping, traveling, even to church on Wednesday nights.
Love it. I wear it all the time.