Craft Zero Extreme Short Sleeve Base Layer

I'd back the reviewer up to a point. I use the long sleeved version under a windstopper and its toasty in <10C conditions. However, using the short sleeved version with a non-windstopper thermal jersey I have found myself chilly even 8-12C (no extra wind, only air movement from riding speed). I do find that both SS and LS wick well, but I have given up on using my SS for 10C conditions. I'm the same weight and height as the reviewer (give or take a cm or kg) so perhaps our body types feel windchill particularly badly. 

Surprised by the low rating to, the long sleeve version is my preferred winter base layer although I do always pair it with a windproof jacket so maybe that's the issue here. On warmer days with a bit of a chill I use the craft windproof base layer and then just string vest type base layers when it's 20c+

Very surprised by a 6/10 score.

This top plus a gabba sees me through most of the winter in the north east.

I clicked through to here from the home page because I was curious to see how this could only get 3 stars. Like seemingly everyone else bar the reviewer, I love my Zero Extreme base layers, long and short sleeve versions, with and without windproof panels on the front. I use them for a variety of sports and find them excellent in much cooler conditions than the review rates them for. From a cycling perspective, I particularly appreciate that they are cut much longer in the body than any other base layers I have, keeping my whole back warm when I'm bent over on the bike. The only downside is the prominent Craft logo right at the neck, which, as I don't wear a shirt and tie which would cover it, prevents me from wearing them every day under my regular clothes at my excessively air-conditioned office.

ZERO Extreme will become every year uncomfortable.
Although it is not written in the review, this shirt is troubled by protruding from a long sleeve from jersey. Not find use.
Should buy a long-sleeved rather than short sleeves.

Baffled by this review.
I wear mine nearly every 3 season ride in the UK as it has a perfect warmth/breathability ratio for me with varying degrees of arm/leg warmer weights & combinations to suit the particular day. Admittedly when it's 20C+ I switch to Craft's sleeveless mesh base layer and hot weather jerseys. It's close fitting and comfortable, and has worn and washed well. I have other Craft base layers for winter and they're of the same high quality of manufacture and performance. All polyester kit has a tendency to smell but I've found that this can be avoided completely by 1. prompt on the day washing 2. the addition to the wash of a modest amount of of 'Vanish'.
What your review is really saying is that you don't really wear base layers...

I agree with the comments in that I am very happy with my Craft top.

I also have the windproof version and its excellent for cooler days.

Both are worn (separately) under a Castelli Gabba top and they an excellent combination both in warm or cool weather.

I have the Craft Cool Mesh Superlight baselayer and it's my secret weapon for cold weather. In fact it's so good I sometimes wear it to winter outdoor events at work under my suit!

I've noticed no build up of smell (wife tested!) and its a first choice for winter cycling, walking, or even going to the office.

A poor review - craft base layers are very good, and like tailwind I find that when paired with the right top will serve it's purpose well. I have a number of these - both short sleeve and long.

Comments like "it felt like cold winds cut straight through" are a bit silly, given that it is not marketed as windproof! If anybody wants a proper review of this product, I guess they will have to look elsewhere!

I use the crew neck long sleeve version and it serves me right through winter. I guess it depends on the level of activity and what you pair it with. One of my wardrobe favourites.