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ACRE SUPPLY | DISTRICT HENLEY | $140

I WAS HESITANT TO REVIEW A SHIRT THAT costs this much, but because the District still looks brand new after having ridden in it almost exclusively for more than a year, I’ve concluded that this seemingly pretentious piece of clothing is worth every damn penny.

It’s my go-to for a day on the trail and one of my favorite shirts, period. For every ride the District has been on, there have been at least a dozen more dinner dates, parties, shop days, hikes and campfires. I’m especially a fan of the Henley style. The three buttons don’t just look sharp in the city, they do a great job of helping to regulate temperature on the trail. I wear it so much that my coworkers actually believe I only own this shirt, a pair of green Carhartts and a bunch of pajama pants.

Merino has a wide temperature range, wicks moisture well, stays warm when wet, dries quickly and naturally

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