Running Clothing

The BALEAF Waterproof Jacket is our best overall running jacket pick for routine wet-weather miles, with five windproof, reflective and everyday alternatives.

Running in the dark is not automatically reckless, but it is less forgiving than a daylight loop. The big wins are simple: choose a route you know, make yourself visible…

You are climbing the last mile of a wet Sunday long run, shorts heavy with rain, vest rubbing under one arm, and that small hot patch on your inner thigh…

You are ten minutes from leaving for a wet Saturday parkrun, standing in the hall with one pair of loose gym shorts, one pair with a built-in liner that feels…

You’re three miles into a run, your phone is bouncing around in your leggings pocket, two energy gels are jabbing you in the hip, and your keys are making a…

It is 6:30am in January, the temperature is hovering around 2°C, and you are about to head out for a 10K. You throw on a cotton t-shirt under your running…

It’s 7am in February, you step outside in your summer running shorts and a cotton t-shirt, and within 400 metres you’re questioning every life choice that led to this moment.…

It’s 6am, it’s November, and you’re standing at the front door in three layers wondering whether you’re going to freeze or overheat within the first mile. You’ve been here before…

Compare six men’s and women’s running tights for cold, wet, dark and milder training days, with practical sizing and layering advice.

Compare five running socks for road and trail routes, with practical advice on sizing, cushioning, friction and shoe fit.