The North Face Better Than Naked Tee

The North Face’s Better than Naked Tee lives up to its lofty name. We took the BTN out on hundreds of miles’ worth of trails while training for and eventually running the TNF Endurance Challenge 50k trail race. Our tester didn’t win, but the shirt in and of itself was a prize. The soft polyester is highly effective at wicking away sweat, but we found that the shirt’s open-backed design is what made it stand out from the rest of the competition. The shirt sports breathable mesh running up the center of the back, allowing the body to vent heat. The slim fit and soft material brought the shirt’s title to mind while our tester was running. “It really did feel great,” he said. “I usually take my shirt off as soon as I start to get warm, but I never took the TNF shirt off.” The North Face clearly believes in the Better than Naked line, as they’ve developed layers that complement this shirt – including a ¼ zip long sleeve with mesh that matches the Tee’s so you can wear both layers without obstructing the vents.