Any Aldi shoppers?

artaxerxes
artaxerxes Posts: 612
edited January 2009 in Commuting chat
Heads up on winter sports gear on sale there from the 28th
http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/offers_week01sunday09.htm?WT.z_src=main

If anyone has bought their merino thermals before, I'd like to hear your views on the quality.

Cheers

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  • snakehips
    snakehips Posts: 2,272
    I have never bought anything there yet. Do they give meaningful size info , i.e. real measurements or is clothing just sold as S M L XL XXL etc ?

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  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    I have a couple of their thermal tops - good stuff. I think they have sizing alongside measurments on the boxes - but if it doesnt fit - you can always take it back ?
  • artaxerxes
    artaxerxes Posts: 612
    Do they give meaningful size info , i.e. real measurements or is clothing just sold as S M L XL XXL etc ?
    I'm an Aldi virgin too, but since the gear is on sale from the 28th I think by then I will be bored enough of eating and digesting to venture out to the local Aldi.
  • Mr_Cellophane
    Mr_Cellophane Posts: 690
    Usually there stuff is good for the price. The last thermal base layers looked quite good, but I had enough to not get any more. The ski jackets, Millets/Blacks have a very good one for £60 in their sale which is probably better than the Aldi one.
  • edhornby
    edhornby Posts: 1,780
    I've got aldi stuff and I use it for commuting and it's very good when you consider the price, I'll keep a look out for the merino stuff...cheers linoue !
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  • Kaydee
    Kaydee Posts: 16
    I've only used their winter gloves, which are great, but I will be looking with interest at the merino tops - thanks Linoue.
  • dirk_van_gently
    dirk_van_gently Posts: 826
    I have bought plenty of gear from Aldi, I have no shame, generally good quality.
    Make sure you try clothing on for size, that seems to be the only downside to their stuff, sizing is a bit random. I'll defo be popping in to get some socks, and check out the sunglasses.
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  • Snodgrass
    Snodgrass Posts: 45
    linoue wrote:
    Heads up on winter sports gear on sale there from the 28th
    http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/offers_week01sunday09.htm?WT.z_src=main
    Thanks for the tip , I'll try to remember the date
  • Dirty Gertie
    Dirty Gertie Posts: 8
    I have bought Aldi winter cycling longs and gloves in the past and found the quality to be quite variable. i.e. good material and good design but with poor stitching.
    A year and bit later though, it's still wearable, still warm, and still comfortable and it looks like it will last for at least another winter of daily (7 miles each way) commuting.
    Value for money for the cycle commuter who isn't too label concious I'd say.
    Also I would agree with other comments about Aldi's sizes and labelling being a bit hit & miss.
  • artaxerxes
    artaxerxes Posts: 612
    A year and bit later though, it's still wearable, still warm, and still comfortable and it looks like it will last for at least another winter of daily (7 miles each way) commuting.
    Thats good enough for me, looks like it will definately be worth a visit :)

    Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy New Year too!
  • Kevlar_Commuter
    Kevlar_Commuter Posts: 7
    merino under garments are fab quality, picked up a set - not cheap at 14.95 for a top and same for long johns , but they are great quality .... 30 notes for the pair, i am happy with the set.
    also have some great ski softshell jackets for those skiiing types - 24.99 quid..
  • FCE2007
    FCE2007 Posts: 962
    I popped in for a couple of sets of the cheap longs. Seem fine for the price.
    Selby branch didn't have the sun glasses though.

    I also bought a boot tidy, cushioned seat cover, multi-tool and a single inflatable mattress LMFAO

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  • Mr Sworld
    Mr Sworld Posts: 703
    Kevlar_Commuter wrote:
    merino under garments are fab quality, picked up a set - not cheap at 14.95 for a top and same for long johns , but they are great quality .... 30 notes for the pair, i am happy with the set.
    also have some great ski softshell jackets for those skiiing types - 24.99 quid..

    Believe me, at £15 for a merino top they are very cheap! A 100% merino base layer is usually about £50!

    There are some issues with washing them though. If you do go for the 40 degree wash (as recommended) they will shrink! I've picked up a XL size so when I wash it I'll have my normal L size after.

    They have merino 1/4 zipped tops in from Sunday. A heavier weight than the base layers, should be nice and toasty! :D
  • snakehips
    snakehips Posts: 2,272
    Bah , I missed it , now I'm jealous
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