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2021 Winter Buyer’s Guide

The Best Women’s Running Gear of 2021

Nasty weather shouldn't stop you from getting your run in. Here's what kept our testers warm and comfortable.

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Tracksmith ­Allston Tights ($118)

Running kit
(Courtesy Tracksmith)

The Allston’s ­nylon-elastane blend is breathable, compressive, and smooth. A wide, flat waistband provides a sleek fit.

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Whoop Strap 3.0 Fitness Tracker ­($288 per year)

Running kit
(Courtesy Whoop)

Running hard means learning when to back off. Whoop’s simple screenless band uses an app to track workouts. It also uses heart-rate variability and sleep data to tell you how recovered or worked you are, and suggests training adjustments accordingly.

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The North Face Etip Recycled Gloves ($45)

Running kit
(Courtesy The North Face)

The Etip is warm enough for ­frigid temperatures without being bulky. All five fingers are touchscreen compatible.

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Darn Tough Vertex No Show Ultra Light Cushion Socks ($17)

Running kit
(Courtesy Darn Tough)

We keep reaching for these socks because of their versatile lightweight merino fabric and just-right compressive fit. The lifetime guarantee doesn’t hurt.

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Janji Swift Tech LS Top ($66)

Running kit
(Courtesy Janji)

Janji’s slim-fit mock-turtle top is so flattering, you’ll want to keep it on ­post-run—which you easily can: its wicking ­poly-merino blend stays stink-free.

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HydraPak Recon Bottle ($16)

Running kit
(Courtesy HydraPak)

Don’t forget to hydrate after cold runs. The Recon’s cap twists open to produce a titrated flow, which prevents spillage while you’re drinking. Each bottle features 50 percent recycled material.

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Houdini Power Headband ($30)

Running kit
(Courtesy Houdini)

At eight inches wide, the Power is perfect for those who want more coverage than a headband but don’t like the restrictive feeling of a hat. The four-way-stretch fleece yields a snug, no-slip fit.

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Brooks Carbonite Jacket ($180)

Running kit
(Courtesy Brooks)

Dwindling daylight hours are no reason to skip your run. This water-resistant shell is designed to maximize your visibility, with high-contrast black, white, and yellow coloring, and reflective strips at major movement points: the chest, shoulders, elbows, and wrists.

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Oiselle Pockito Bra ($58)

Running kit
(Courtesy Oiselle)

This bra boasts not one but three pockets—perfect for long days when you can’t travel light. We were skeptical at first, but the front center pouch holds a large phone with no bouncing, and the two underarm stashes fit keys, gels, and other sundries.

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