This made up half of my first wetsuit purchase. As an extremely tall and slender triathlete, there really weren't many options out there on the market. To make matters worse, for whatever reason, the majority of mainstream wetsuit companies have absolutely horrendous customer service. No fewer than three companies completely ignored several voicemails and emails. Enter De Soto. I sent Emilio and the team a similar message to other vendors, but what I got back was astoundingly good service. My measurements, needs, and goals were confirmed ahead of time, and I was off to the races. And race I have, with about six or seven triathlons now under my belt. It was obvious to me the moment I put it on what I'd gotten in terms of value. Not only is it an extremely stylish suit, it's rock solid in terms of quality and buoyancy. With questions and feedback, the entire team has been super responsive both by phone and email. They stand behind their superb products with even higher quality service. There's a reason the feedback here is unanimously five stars. The innovation, service, and quality of product will impress you; I guarantee it... and so do they!

Performed 1000% better than expected, worked great in transition. Excellent customer service feedback to verify correct fit

I ordered the T1 First Wave pullover along with the Speedtube bottoms. Received a follow up email about my measurements and a call to discuss options based on being “on the edge” of size breaks. This call allowed me to decide to upsize and get a great fit the first time Excellent customer service Great product Thank you

I spent a good bit of time in my new T1 wetsuit. It was the most comfortable, nonrestrictive, warm wet suit I've tried in my 10 years as an athlete. The bib john was MUCH easier to put on and was very comfortable. I had no issues with the straps chafing at any point in my swim. The best part is the top. Once you get your arms aligned with the arm seams, the rest is cake. The pull over design is easy and it just fits. A swimmers shoulders can not be restricted and this two piece allowed for full, non restrictive motion for my 6.2 mile swim. It's because of the two piece design. There is nothing that tugs on your crotch, there is nothing stretching or opposing the shoulder during the swim stroke. The suit moved with me, not against. As far as staying warm, it's by design that some water will insulate the body. Water came in through my arms and kept me very comfortable temperature wise. I never over heated, nor did I become too cold. I might also note that I had my fastest swim in this T1 suit. 3:30 hrs for 6.2 miles. Very happy with the DeSoto T1. Excellent product.

I was always intrigued by the two piece De Soto wetsuit idea but I already had a perfectly good wetsuit (Zone 3 Vanquish) and thus kept talking myself out of trying the T1. But after a few 70.3's and several open water training sessions in the Vanquish I was getting super frustrated with my shoulders burning out way ahead of schedule. So I finally bought the T1 and oh my gosh did it deliver! I found everything I had read about this wetsuit to be true. It is much more comfortable and far easier to put on. Without having to battle against one piece of rubber I experienced ZERO fatigue in my shoulders and coming out of the water the suit peels right off. While swimming you do feel the top creeping towards your neck as you stroke. But I did not feel like excess water seeped in because of this and I had no issues with the suit rubbing against my neck. I am forever a convert and can't wait to line up in the T1 for future races.