Thermal Accelerate Compression Tights
Keep your legs warm and your muscles loose with these leggings made from extra warm 70D material. The graduated compression also aim to help with muscle soreness and fatigue, which is key for long runs on cold days.
Brooks Spartan Pants
If the leggings-only look isn’t for you (or if you’re so cold that you need an extra layer), the pants from Brooks will keep you warm without the bulk. Key feature here for fans of joggers (the pants, not the activity): you can slip these on over your shoes without a struggle thanks to zips at the bottom.
Smartwool Intraknit 200 Crew Base Layer
Smartwool rei.com
$120.00
Merino wool is having a moment in activewear, and this base layer top has everything that makes the material great. Flexible, lightweight, and moisture-wicking, this shirt will keep you warm without weighing you down.
UA RUSH ColdGear Hoodie
Under Armour underarmour.com
$80.00
Under Armour’s high-tech Rush material debuted earlier this year, which the company claims can essentially recycle your body energy. Now, with cold weather approaching, you’ll have some options built to keep you warm, too.
ASICS System Vest
Cold core? This performance vest from Asics serves as a solid layering piece on chilly days when you might wind up taking off your jacket.
Nike Shield Tech Pack Running Jacket
This lightweight, sleek jacket is designed to keep you comfortable in the worst elements. When the weather gets really rough, zip the hood all the way up to cover your face and hit the road.
New Balance Unisex Fleece Neck Gaiter
New Balance amazon.com
$14.99
Who runs wearing a scarf? Keep your neck warm with this gaiter instead, which is made out of extra-warm fleece material.
Multisport Reversible Beanie
headsweats headsweats.com
$22.00
Ditch your bulky beanie for this hat that will keep your head warm without making you overheat. It’s reversible, too, so you can switch to silver for better visibility on the road.
Lululemon Resolute Runner Gloves
Lululemon amazon.com
$36.00
Every winter running getup needs a solid set of gloves. These are made with sweat-wicking four-way stretch material, so you don’t lose all of your dexterity.
Drymax Cold Weather Running Crew Socks
If you bundle every part of your body up other than your feet, your going to have a bad winter run. These socks are designed to keep your feet warm and dry, with three layers of the company’s drymax fiber insulation.
Saucony Peregrine ICE+
Saucony saucony.com
$150.00
These runners from Saucony are built for the snow, ice, and sleet you’ll be tackling on the winter roads. A Vibram outsole and water resistant upper are designed to help you conquer the conditions.
Brett Williams, an associate fitness editor at Men’s Health, is a former pro football player and tech reporter who splits his workout time between strength and conditioning training, martial arts, and running.
