Minnesotans have a long history of winter cold. Therefore, we are always looking for ways to be comfortable and mobile in the snowy conditions. We shell out cash for fancy heat-trapping technologies in our jackets and gloves, heating pads at home and heated seats in our cars — anything to avoid wearing, say, an ugly, bulky pair of long johns.
Kevin Zinniel, a youngster from Minneapolis, felt exactly the same. His mom would not let him go outside to play hockey but he was determined to stay warm so he wore long johns. He was driven to madness by their stifling at his knees. Zinniel eventually had enough. Zinniel took to his scissors, and cut off the inflicted garment below the knee. It was time to say goodbye to longjohns.
Zinniel today brings a refined version his childhood invention to the market under the name Sir Short John. This modernized long underwear is perfect for cold-prone homes and winter athletes. Sir Short Johns, made from waffle-knit cotton and designed to fit your midriff and legs to retain body heat and not be bulky or intrusive. The Short Johns come in unisex packaging, with or without a Fly, and they arrive in an eco-friendly mailer.
Shop at sirshortjohn.com for the $35 item