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Shorts, tights, tops, jackets and bras — filter by gender fit and shortlist Best guides for weather and race day.

57 products in current catalog13 shoe typesUpdated Sept 2026

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Match weather, distance and pocket needs — then open Best guides for the garment type you shortlist.

How to choose

Decision guide

Shorts, tights, tops, jackets and bras built for run motion — choose by weather, distance and chafe risk, not fashion alone.

Product types

  • Shorts / tights. Inseam, liner and pocket layout drive daily comfort.
  • Tops / singlets. Breathability and seam placement for heat and long runs.
  • Jackets. Wind vs rain protection and packability.
  • Sports bras. Support level matched to impact and torso fit.
  • Base / cold layers. Winter layering without overheating on tempo days.

What matters

  • Weather and temperature you actually train in
  • Pocket needs (phone, gels, keys)
  • Seam and liner chafe risk on your longest run
  • Gendered fit ranges that match your body

Specs that matter

  • Fit / inseam. Ride-up and coverage beat fabric marketing.
  • Pockets / phone pocket. Decides belt vs pocket carry.
  • Water / wind resistance. Jacket job clarity — block wind or stay dry.
  • Breathability. Hot long runs punish overbuilt shells.

Common trade-offs

  • Max pocket storageMinimal bounce. Big phone pockets can shift on hard efforts.
  • WaterproofingBreathability. Fully sealed shells cook on tempo; softshells wet out in storms.
  • Compression supportRelaxed all-day feel. Tights that lock down may feel restrictive on easy shakeouts.

When use case changes the choice

  • Hot summer 10K. Shorts + singlet; prioritise breathability.
  • Winter dark miles. Layers + reflective; see safety/lights too.
  • Marathon long runs. Test pockets and chafe before race week.

Beginner start

Buy one reliable shorts/tights option and one top for your climate. Add a jacket only when wind or rain regularly cuts sessions short.

Comparisons: Compare within garment type (shorts vs shorts, jackets vs jackets) — weather job first.

More decision factors

Decision factors — deeper detail lives in buying guides.

1. Weather first

Match fabric and coverage to heat, rain and winter darkness — then refine fit and storage.

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2. Pockets vs bounce

Phone and gel pockets only help if they stay put at your longest pace.

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3. Chafe checkpoints

Test seams and liners on a long run before race week — size and fabric both matter.

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Terminology

Quick definitions that make filters easier to use.

Inseam+

Short leg length. Longer inseams reduce chafe for some; shorter ones dump heat faster.

Liner+

Built-in brief in shorts. Useful when you don’t want separate underwear — fit still personal.

Softshell vs hardshell+

Softshells block wind and breathe; hardshells stay drier in rain but cook on hard efforts.

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