Advnture Verdict
For this minimalist headband, Madison have focused on sweat solutions using moisture wicking fabric and a mesh panel for extra breathability on long, warm trail runs
Pros
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Breathable and sweat wicking
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Lightweight
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Very comfortable with flat lock seams
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Low profile
Cons
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Only one size available – but it should fit most heads
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Not thermal
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No high vis details
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No ponytail hole
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Madison Isoler Mesh Headband review: first impressions
British brand Madison is a cycling apparel company, but their Isoler Mesh headband can easily cross over into your running kit. This is a pretty simple, but effective, piece of kit that’s geared more towards warm weather.
Made from polyester, this headband is good at wicking away sweat and the mesh panel at the nape of your neck adds breathability. It boasts a really comfortable, non-bulky fit with good stretch and flatlock seams to prevent annoying rubbing and chafing. Without features like a ponytail hole or high visibility reflective details, It is minimal and perfect for anyone just looking for a simple solution for sweat and it stays in place when you’re on the go.
It won’t provide much warmth in the winter, but will certainly keep the wind out your ears if that’s all you’re looking for.
• RRP: £7.99 (UK)
• Sizes available: One size
• Unisex: Yes
• Materials: Polyester (85%), Spandex (15%)
• Colors: Black, white
• Best use: Trail running, hiking
Madison Isoler Mesh Headband: on the trails
The Madison Isoler Mesh Headband is a pretty straightforward and minimalist headband that does the trick for warm trail runs.
It’s not a thermal band meant to keep you warm in winter, but it’s made from polyester so is great for wicking away sweat. The main added feature that I haven’t seen on other bands is the mesh panel on the half that goes around the nape of my neck and that does really add breathability on hot days which I like.
It’s definitely as comfortable as headbands come, with smooth fabric and flatlock seams, plus they’ve gone all in with the stretch so it’s not too tight and has more of a barely there feel which is what I’m looking for on a trail run.
It doesn’t have a ponytail hole and I found that if I tuck my ponytail into it, it doesn’t stay in place but wearing a lo ponytail over the top of it works fine. It’s not particularly wide – under three inches – so it doesn’t doo much to keep the sun off my part line. It isn’t thermal so I might not wear it on really cold days, but it certainly will keep a cool breeze out of my ears.
If you’re just looking for a straightforward headband at a good price, you’ll be happy with this.
Here’s how it performed:
Sizing
One size fits all.
Fit
Snug but not at all tight, lots of stretch and stays in place when you move.
Comfort
One of the most comfortable headbands I’ve tried, it has nice smooth fabric and I can wear it for hours and it doesn’t pull my hair, give me a headache or scratch my skin.
Temperature regulation
Wicks away sweat to cool you off, not thermal.
Breathability
Manages moisture perfectly with breathable fabric and a mesh panel.
Durability
Well constructed with flatlock seams.
Here’s where we tested the Madison Isoler Mesh Headband:
From most points in Glasgow you can see the Campsies which are a range of beautiful rolling hills. If you’re keen to get up in them, you’re not alone as they make a popular walking for city dwellers due to their proximity to town. From Lennoxtown 6 miles north of Glasgow, turn right on the B822/Crow Road and follow it up the hill until you come to a large car park on your left
