36 Best Winter Gear Picks
Layer up, get out there and keep your running show on the road
Everything you need to stay warm and dry on those cold, wet runs this season
1. New Balance Seasonless Hoodie £55, newbalance.co.uk
Raglan sleeves give you a greater range of movement through the arms on the run, while there’s 360˚ reflectivity and UPF40 protection in the weave (should you need it).
2. BAM Enduro Deep Waistband £44, bambooclothing.co.uk
A heavyweight pair of leggings that will keep you warm. They’re made from bamboo, which, as well as being sustainable, is soft, durable and antibacterial to keep those whiffs at bay.
3. Zakti Reach The Summit Midlayer £53.99 + shipping, cnpullys.com
This top has a hem that covers the bum rather than sitting awkwardly halfway down it; long sleeves that gather around the wrist or can be pulled down to cover the hands; and large mesh panel across the back for ventilation.
4. Saucony Bullet Tight 2.0 £58.49, sportsshoes.com
The four-way stretch on these leggings allows excellent movement and the ergonomic cut means there’s no bunching around the knees.
5. Mizuno Vortex Warmalite £49.49, sportsshoes.com
The fleecy weave traps body heat between it and your skin to keep you warm, while conducting moisture away from your body. It’s a fairly trim top but Mizuno has still found room for a media pocket on the arm.
6. Salomon Elevate Warm Tight £85, salomon.com
The wide waistband on these will disperse any abdominal pressure nicely. There are two pockets on the rear, reflective ankle detailing, and the inner and outer layers give a lovely mottled magenta pattern.
7. Ashmei L/S Classic Jersey £81.75, ashmei.com
Ashmei always sweats the details and this top is no exception. The blend of merino and carbon means, says Ashmei, that the top is 10 times quicker at wicking than merino alone, as well as twice as quick to dry.
8. Tribesports Morph Jacket £175, tribesports.com
Part of a two-piece (top layer not featured) that can be worn together or separately. The pictured gilet is rip-proof, fast-drying and has waterproof zip pockets on the hips.
9. Asics Lite Show Winter Tight £70, asics.co.uk
Brush knit for comfort and wind resistance for protection against the elements. There’s also 360˚ reflectivity, zipped ankle hems and a clever laminated pocket on the side.
10. 2XU Fitness Mid Rise Block Tight £70, 2xu.com
If you tend to spend most of your day in your kit, don’t be put off by the fact that these are compressive, as the light graduated compression (tighter round the ankles than the waistband) means they’re more body-sculpting than highly compressive.
11. On Running Weather Shirt £100, on-running.com
A stylish top that performs as well as it looks. It’s perfect as a single layer for mild winter weather, or over a base layer on extremely cold days. There are ventilation holes across the back, a soft fleecy feel and zip pockets on the hips.
12. Tribesports Printed Tight £62, tribesports.com
Sculpting running tights that ‘flatten your tummy and lift your bum’ (the words of our tester). The fabric feels plush and reassuringly thick: ideal for winter runs.