Best Running Gear (2023): Shoes, Apparel, Accessories

I gave to convince people to take up jogging outside in winter. Gyms are ok! And if you don’t feel like putting on multiple layers of clothing and headlights to run out into the grim, frosty darkness, a few well-intentioned words probably won’t help.

But a run during these long, dreary months is a chance to make cabin fever known and get some much-needed fresh air and vitamin D. Need tips on how to prevent hypothermia while running? I’ve put together some of the equipment that helps me every day and also gave some tips for beginners. Be sure to also check out our Best Fitness Trackers and Best Running Shoes guides, as well as all the gear that helped the former WIRED Editor-in-Chief run faster marathons in his 40s.

Update February 2023: We’ve added some of our favorite cold weather running shoes like the Patagonia Pack Out Tights.

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