TEN ESSENTIAL PIECES OF WINTER RUNNING GEAR
Staying consistent becomes even more difficult when the temperature drops. Picks from On, Satisfy, ASICS, and more can keep your winter running routine on track.
So you’ve set new PBs over spring and summer; nicer weather meant that your commitment and concentration had never been higher. Here come the dark evenings and biting temperatures to crush all of your hard work. There is a way around that, though. With the right winter running gear, your momentum can keep rolling despite the conditions.
From winter running shoes with an increased focus on stability in unfavorable terrains to winter running bottoms and lightweight running jackets to combat the rain and windchill, cold-weather running gear will completely change the experience. Allowing names like The North Face, District Vision, or Satisfy to guide you through winter is the first step to your best-ever marathon times next summer.
Featured In This Image: Klättermusen hat.
While there’s no denying that it looks good, keeping the cold winds off your head and the rain out of your eyes is the core purpose of a winter running cap. Cut from Ultramid® Biomass Balanced nylon, this iteration from Klättermusen is super lightweight and wind-resistant and features reflective details for safety on early morning or evening runs.
Featured In This Image: The North Face gloves.
While the legs and body will warm up throughout a run, hands take a serious beating and, without any activity, can quickly become the most uncomfortable part of a winter run. The North Face’s Etip gloves are made of recycled stretch polyester with a warm fleece lining and, best of all, are compatible with touch screens when you need to adjust Strava.
Featured In This Image: District Vision jacket.
Winter running jackets are a tough garment to perfect. They have to balance protection with usability, so high-performance fabrics become essential. The District Vision Milli Jacket is a blueprint. Featuring 55 GSM ripstop that’s water-resistant and windproof, it’s extremely lightweight and packs away if you need to shed some layers.
Featured In This Image: District Vision jacket.
Not all winter running jackets need to be waterproof. If the forecast indicates windchill rather than precipitation, opting for a softshell version like the District Vision Grid Jacket is a safe bet. With a more substantial build at 220 GSM, it offers improved warmth while remaining breathable.
Featured In This Image: Satisfy t-shirt.
Brice Partouche’s Satisfy imprint has set a new pace for running brands. Having collaborated with the likes of Our Legacy, Oakley, Salomon, and more, the French label presents a style-forward vision of what a performance running label can be. This exclusive long-sleeve T-shirt is cut from waffle-knit Aura3D™ Deltapeak™ polyester to be lightweight and breathable while also providing the warmth needed to comfortably finish cold-weather runs.
Featured In This Image: SOAR RUNNING t-shirt.
Winter running outfits are built on the sturdy foundations of good base layers. This one from SOAR RUNNING is made of a wool-silk blend for natural quick-drying, moisture-wicking, and temperature-regulating qualities.
Featured In This Image: 7 DAYS Active pants.
Nobody wants excess material flapping around their legs while running. As well as eating away at your time, it looks terrible and feels worse. 7 DAYS Active gets it, offering up the Endurance Track Pants, which are cut from a comfortable stretch nylon for a tight fit that doesn’t feel restrictive.
Featured In This Image: Templa shorts.
For those who swear by shorts no matter the weather, it’s worth investing in a pair of winter running shorts. Templa’s layered shorts feature a long Meryl® stretch nylon jersey underlay to lock in warmth and restrict cold airflow while a nylon ripstop shell keeps the wind off and features ample pocket space for essentials.
Featured In This Image: ASICS sneakers.
In the arena of the best winter running sneakers, only those with waterproof uppers will last. Landing in puddles is a regular occurrence for fall and winter runs, so the GORE-TEX uppers of the ASICS GEL-TRABUCO 11 come in seriously handy. Combined with an FF BLAST™ cushioned midsole for comfort and a treaded ASICSGRIP™ rubber outsole, this pair eats up soggy winter terrain like there’s no tomorrow.
Featured In This Image: On sneakers.
Born in the mountains of Switzerland, On has the perfect résumé to provide some of the best waterproof winter running shoes on the market. A firm favorite of experts and hobbyists alike, the Cloudvista boasts a waterproof upper, thermoplastic polyurethane mudguard, Helion™ CloudTec® foam rubber midsole, and treaded Missiongrip™ rubber outsole to stand up to less-than-ideal conditions.
- Date: August 17, 2023
