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longhorns2 · 02-16-2013, 08:52 PM

I'm guessing its a contract with champion. Might have X amount of time left before they can take bids to change providers.

Dug720 · 02-18-2013, 01:35 PM

The main issue I have with women-specific tech shirts (or t-shirts in general) is there is no consistency with sizing, even within the same company. I have several different tech shirts that are gender-specific, and there is NO consistency with sizing. One company I wear an XL, one I wear an L. I've even got two shirts from the same manufacturer - same race, different years - one is a XXL and one is an XL...but held up together they're the same size.

If they're going to go gender specific, they need to legitimately get the measurements from the company and post them so we can make informed choices about what size we order. Especially since they don't give you the chance to exchange your shirt if it doesn't fit.

Stitch_lover_Sith · 02-21-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dug720

The main issue I have with women-specific tech shirts (or t-shirts in general) is there is no consistency with sizing, even within the same company. I have several different tech shirts that are gender-specific, and there is NO consistency with sizing. One company I wear an XL, one I wear an L. I've even got two shirts from the same manufacturer - same race, different years - one is a XXL and one is an XL...but held up together they're the same size.

If they're going to go gender specific, they need to legitimately get the measurements from the company and post them so we can make informed choices about what size we order. Especially since they don't give you the chance to exchange your shirt if it doesn't fit.

Oh they did this for the Disneyland half shirts after the race sold out.

snarlingcoyote · 02-23-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by StarGirl11

More on topic. I would prefer just to have a unisex and a female option. The way my body type is female cut shirts aren't very comfortable (part of the reason why buying Tink and Princess expo stuff is a pain). So I don't want to be thrown in with female cut shirts just because I'm a girl. Who knows maybe when I'm thinner after the surgery I will be more willing to wear girl cut shirts but right now they aren't extremely comfortable for me. Give us options is what I say.

I'm a curvy 36DD size 8ish woman who is 5'4", but I am very short in the torso. I HATE women's shirts unless I buy them 2 sizes up! I like kids size XL best, but will take a men's small or medium next and then finally, if it's a "woman's cut" I'll take an XL.

That said, I'm thinking of paying up to run the TOT 10 miler in October. From what I'm hearing about the Disney shirts here, I'll probably cut the logo(s) off the unisex shirt (I hate tech fabrics across the back of my shoulders, except for charged cotton as they make me feel like I'm going to break out in a rash, but it's totally okay in a bra. Go figure.) and figure out some way to put it on one of my messenger bags, LOL! I'd much prefer an el-cheapo cotton shirt in the right size.

tiki23 · 02-27-2013, 11:26 AM

Sis and I did a local 8k this weekend. It was a small, community event to benefit an animal rehab and protection group. Only about 250 runners. But, they had the nicest race shirts I've received to date.

C'mon Disney - give us better options and better quality!

longhorns2 · 04-02-2013, 12:04 PM

Looks like they listened!!!!

Marathon weekend registration shows men's and women's shirts. Woohoooo!!!

ZellyB · 04-07-2013, 11:08 AM

This is great! Hopefully those of us who contacted them helped make the difference.

camandjacksmom · 04-07-2013, 01:53 PM

I registered for dopey on Tuesday and ordered a women's large!! The rumors are true we will have both unisex and women's cuts for marathon weekend!!!

Danhockey04 · 04-07-2013, 03:01 PM

I'm happy they finally changed this and not only this. So glad the corralling system has changed. Also glad no more changing of corrals after the fact and hopefully with the more strict proof listing will result in actual checking of those proof of times. Few good things happening, will see how they work out and hope for more better things too.

sunnygal041 · 04-07-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by longhorns2

Looks like they listened!!!!

Marathon weekend registration shows men's and women's shirts. Woohoooo!!!

Hey Patty, I LOVE your new avatar, it's great!

longhorns2 · 04-07-2013, 04:11 PM

Thanks! My favorite!!!

PRmamiDEdos · 04-07-2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Danhockey04

I'm happy they finally changed this and not only this. So glad the corralling system has changed. Also glad no more changing of corrals after the fact and hopefully with the more strict proof listing will result in actual checking of those proof of times. Few good things happening, will see how they work out and hope for more better things too.

What are they asking for now?

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Danhockey04 · 04-07-2013, 08:17 PM

Instead of just race, year and time; they now ask for city, state, race, date, time, distance, probably to make it easier for them to check the proof.

indygirl99 · 04-09-2013, 04:01 PM

They listened. They announced they will have womens cut shirts for the DW marthon in Januay.

tiki23 · 04-09-2013, 06:59 PM

YES!! Thanks, run Disney!

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Originally Posted by longhorns2

Looks like they listened!!!!

Marathon weekend registration shows men's and women's shirts. Woohoooo!!!

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Originally Posted by ZellyB

This is great! Hopefully those of us who contacted them helped make the difference.

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Originally Posted by indygirl99

They listened. They announced they will have womens cut shirts for the DW marthon in Januay.

02-16-2013, 08:52 PM	#46
longhorns2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin-ish, TX Posts: 1,407	I'm guessing its a contract with champion. Might have X amount of time left before they can take bids to change providers. __________________ Patty, aka Mommy to DS 1 DS 2 DD 1 DS 3 and DD 2 Mother runner learning to love running one step at a time. It's not working. But runDisney helps. A lot. http://margaritasmilesandmouse.blogspot.com/

02-18-2013, 01:35 PM	#47
Dug720 SQUIRREL!! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 230	The main issue I have with women-specific tech shirts (or t-shirts in general) is there is no consistency with sizing, even within the same company. I have several different tech shirts that are gender-specific, and there is NO consistency with sizing. One company I wear an XL, one I wear an L. I've even got two shirts from the same manufacturer - same race, different years - one is a XXL and one is an XL...but held up together they're the same size. If they're going to go gender specific, they need to legitimately get the measurements from the company and post them so we can make informed choices about what size we order. Especially since they don't give you the chance to exchange your shirt if it doesn't fit. __________________ Beth Blog: http://runningwithmickey.wordpress.com Upcoming Races: 5/18 ~ Brooklyn Half Marathon; 6/8 ~ Oakley Mini 10K; 6/29 ~ FRNY Pride Run; 10/12 ~ ING Hartford Marathon; 1/12 ~ Walt Disney World Marathon

02-27-2013, 11:26 AM	#50
tiki23 Able to leap a double stroller in a single splat A hot glue gun was my best friend Join Date: May 2005 Location: Des Moines WA Posts: 2,757	Sis and I did a local 8k this weekend. It was a small, community event to benefit an animal rehab and protection group. Only about 250 runners. But, they had the nicest race shirts I've received to date. C'mon Disney - give us better options and better quality! __________________ 1st Trip! 11/06 POP!~ Christmas Time W/Mom 12/07 POP!~ Solo Trip DL 3/08~ Mom-Son FD 8/08 POP~Family & Friends 10/08 DLR~Family Reunion FD 9/09 ASMU~Sisters! FD 9/10 POFQ~ 311 w/DD's choir! ASMu~ May 2012 EE Challenge w/Sis POP! ~Milestone Celebration w/DH 9/12 AoA!

04-02-2013, 12:04 PM	#51
longhorns2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin-ish, TX Posts: 1,407	Looks like they listened!!!! Marathon weekend registration shows men's and women's shirts. Woohoooo!!! __________________ Patty, aka Mommy to DS 1 DS 2 DD 1 DS 3 and DD 2 Mother runner learning to love running one step at a time. It's not working. But runDisney helps. A lot. http://margaritasmilesandmouse.blogspot.com/

04-07-2013, 11:08 AM	#52
ZellyB Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 354	This is great! Hopefully those of us who contacted them helped make the difference. __________________ Marathon Weekend Trip Report in Progress

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04-07-2013, 01:53 PM	#53
camandjacksmom Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: TN Posts: 189	I registered for dopey on Tuesday and ordered a women's large!! The rumors are true we will have both unisex and women's cuts for marathon weekend!!! __________________ Me : DH DS(14) DS (10) January 2014-TBD!,January 2013-POR,September 2012-POR,February 2012- POR,June 2011-POR,October 2010- Off Site,January 2010- Off Site,June 2009-Disneyland,January 2009-Off Site,December 2008- Off Site,Dec 2007-Off Site,June 2001- Disneyland, May 2001- Fort Wilderness, Dec 1998-Disneyland

04-07-2013, 03:01 PM	#54
Danhockey04 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Celebration, FL Posts: 283	I'm happy they finally changed this and not only this. So glad the corralling system has changed. Also glad no more changing of corrals after the fact and hopefully with the more strict proof listing will result in actual checking of those proof of times. Few good things happening, will see how they work out and hope for more better things too. __________________ Move along, nothing important here, you are just wasting time reading my signature.

04-07-2013, 04:11 PM	#56
longhorns2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin-ish, TX Posts: 1,407	Thanks! My favorite!!! __________________ Patty, aka Mommy to DS 1 DS 2 DD 1 DS 3 and DD 2 Mother runner learning to love running one step at a time. It's not working. But runDisney helps. A lot. http://margaritasmilesandmouse.blogspot.com/

04-07-2013, 08:17 PM	#58
Danhockey04 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Celebration, FL Posts: 283	Instead of just race, year and time; they now ask for city, state, race, date, time, distance, probably to make it easier for them to check the proof. __________________ Move along, nothing important here, you are just wasting time reading my signature.

04-09-2013, 04:01 PM	#59
indygirl99 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 609	They listened. They announced they will have womens cut shirts for the DW marthon in Januay. __________________

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