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Under Armour SCRAMBLER JACKET $190

This sleek, fitted all-weather jacket has a nice next-to-skin feel without hugging you too tight during a lengthy run. Under Armour’s Storm Technology does a decent job beading off rain without feeling like a garbage bag as your core temperature escalates. This is because Under Armour use Pertex, a material that has a semi-porous membrane, but it’s main feature is that it’s exceptionally light and packable. The two-and-a-half layers of this bonded fabric are super resilient, yet smooth and soft to the touch, and perfect for wearing a light T-shirt underneath on moderately warm rainy spring days.

The Scrambler has all the expected little details that make this a solid multi-use running jacket. There are shoulder vents for air flow, an angled media pocket placed at the chest to avoid the dreaded smartphone bounce, and zippable hand pockets for throwing in keys or gloves without the fear that they’ll fly away as you ascend a mountain pass.

Stance 2018 SOCKS $19

Stance has made a name by taking one of the most historically boring components on an athlete’s wardrobe, socks, and making them both fun and technically advanced. This California-based start-up has become one of the hippest brands in the athletic world. The brand is now the official on-court sock of the NBA and sponsors everyone from runner Lauren Fleshman to pop star Rhianna.

Stance isn’t just about the pretty colours and flashy designs. The performance running socks are among the most durable and comfortable on the market. Stance’s recent proprietary technical development is called Feel360. As the name suggests, it’s a fully wrap-around weaving method that makes for a seamless and chafefree fit. Stance’s running-focused socks now all feature this super comfy and long-lasting design detail, making them more than just a statement piece for your next run.—