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The Cresta Midweight 250T Zip Top is a versatile and high-quality wool base layer that provides excellent warmth and comfort. Customers praised the softness and breathability of the merino wool fabric, which keeps them warm without feeling itchy or scratchy. The top is described as form-fitting yet comfortable, with a long torso that stays tucked in well. Reviewers found it suitable for use as a standalone top or layering piece, and appreciated features like the thumb holes and long zipper. While some wished for shorter sleeves or additional color options, the overall consensus is that this is a fantastic base layer that performs exceptionally well for outdoor activities in cold weather.
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April 14, 2026
Wonderful except where the sleeve holes are
Weight: 120-130 lbs
Height: 5'0"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
It's warm, easy to care for, and could be worn as an insulating layer or as a turtleneck shirt. I bought a size larger in case it shrinks after multiple washing (in cold water and
Salish Sea
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April 12, 2026
Great med weight layer and so soft
I bought this for a trip to a cold, humid environment
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March 23, 2026
Great second layer performance wear
I bought this at the flagship store in February for my wife wear on a CO ski trip. Light weight performance gear with features perfect to wear as a second layer. She loved the mobi
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March 21, 2026
Nice wool top
Weight: 170-180 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: X-Large
Used for: Travel
I bought this for a winter European vacation and glad that I did.
New England
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March 10, 2026
Good product
Weight: 110-120 lbs
Height: 4'11" and under
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Travel
I love the fabric, color and fit. Most of all, I’m grateful they make this in petite sizes too. The only thing that didn’t quite fit right was the mock neck part of this product. H
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March 6, 2026
Soft material, warm, for outside temps under 45F
Weight: 110-120 lbs
Height: 5'2"
Size Purchased: Small
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Cross-Country Skiing, Camping, Hiking
This is my 3rd one of these. I am pleased with this purchase, so far, but I have only had it about a month. The first one I bought, 2 years ago, is still in great shape. The 2nd on
Cleveland
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March 1, 2026
Nice Color, Weight and Fit
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'5"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
I purchased the Cresta zip top to wear on a trip to Alaska. Little did I know that tundra weather was coming to me this winter! I had purchased the Cresta bottoms earlier and was g
Columbus OH
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February 21, 2026
Loved this top
I bought one too for a trip to Manitoba in November and it was a perfect base layer. So much so, I bought another when I got home. It’s soft, warm and well made!
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February 15, 2026
Great addition
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: X-Large
Used for: Running or Fitness, Hiking
Great addition to my winter wardrobe. I questioned the zippers comfort but you can’t even tell it’s there. Very warm and comfortable.
Billerica,ma
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February 13, 2026
Excellent softness and breathability
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'5"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Hiking
An excellent base layer for this extra cold and snowy
New England winter. I’ve taken to wearing this merino wool top (and another one) to get outside and absorb some natural vita
Boothbay Harbor
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February 12, 2026
Cresta Midweight 250 1/4 Zip Top Women's Plus
Weight: 180-190 lbs
Height: 5'1"
Size Purchased: 3X
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
This top is easy to get over my head. The merino wool is soft. It washes well; I hang to dry.
Virginia
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February 11, 2026
Awesome Base Layer!
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Casual or Every Day, Snowshoeing
I love this! So warm and comfortable. I also really love the beautiful color
Bridgewater NJ
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February 8, 2026
Xmas
Another Christmas gift that I gave that the person I gave it to liked it very
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February 8, 2026
Even better than expected
Weight: 110-120 lbs
Height: 5'3"
Substantial warmth & function, terrific color way. A very nice top.
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January 30, 2026
TERRIFIC layering or wear alone.
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Hiking
These are THE best for layers for winter activities. Wash well, great colors, better than other more expensive rivals.
Pgh PA
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January 29, 2026
Soft and cozy
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'8"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Cross-Country Skiing
Lovely color and soft hand of the material. Very cozy when worn in -7 F temperatures.
Hooksett NH
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December 13, 2025
So far so good
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Downhill Skiing, Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking
I've worn this and washed it once and the fabric held up well. Time will tell if it will develop a pilly surface as almost every fabric does now. It came out of the wash much less
Belmont NH
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December 10, 2025
Cresta Midweight 250 1/4 Zip Top Women's
Weight: 180-190 lbs
Height: 5'0"
Size Purchased: 3X
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
This is truly itch free and soft. It did machine wash well, but I hung to dry.
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November 30, 2025
A base layer you must buy
This is my first purchase and I can honestly say it is the warmest base top layer! So silky soft not tight and moves with your body movement. I enjoy doing my morning walk outdoor
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November 30, 2025
Cresta Midweight 250
Weight: 170-180 lbs
Height: 5'5"
Size Purchased: 2X
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Poor quality. Thumb holes are ridiculously cheap. . Seaming is Poor quality. It's soft and warm. But attracts everything fuzzy. Priced way too high. Same price as compet
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December 3, 2025
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Northern Michigan
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