Winter Running clothes(I NEED THE WARMEST)

My warmest stuff is from Sporthill.

http://milemarkersports.com/productentry.php

It's warm and sturdy. People are different, but for me the warmest stuff is always too warm after I've been running for a while.

Personally, I wouldn't get anything waterproof because it doesn't breathe well enough and if it's below freezing you won't need it to be waterproof anyway.

In regard to 3, I use cheap mittens from Walmart and they are warmer than hell. If it's ultra cold, I'll put on a thin polypro glove liner first. I live in northern MN and it gets mighty cold here.

Canadian runner, who wears warm thermal loose tights - Nike, Sugoi, Sporthill, many others - that have room to add a base layer. Buy some mitts that act as an outer layer (I use the sugoi mitts), again, so you can add a layer of gloves or other mitts inside (fleece is good for an inner layer). With two layers. I never wear gloves in our winters, they are simply not warm enough. Buy a decent warm hat that can be pulled over your ears (all parts of the ear). I wear a light outer shell coat that helps protect from the wind. I never wear Gortex, as it doesn't breath well.

Buy some insulated running underwear, with wind protection and a cod piece that protects the goods. MEC or Backcountry has some good ones, also Sugoi insulated boxers work well.

I wear a good pair of x-ski socks in really cold weather, but I find my feet are the last thing that gets cold, so I usually just wear double-layer socks that go to the calf. If there is a lot of cold thawed water you need to run through, consider a pair of Gortex socks - they don't breath very well, but will keep your feet dry. MEC and Backcountry sells these too.

Srsly? Dude, you are not a Letsrunner if you're "running" in the cold. Real LetsRunners would get injured running in any temperature below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. They also don't wear anything other than short shorts, socks, and racing flats (and maybe some douchy Oakleys). Everything else is too heavy for their small, waifish frames.

Layers layers layers

Don't forget to drink fluids in winter--keePs blood flowing to extremities. Prevents frostbitE

Oh did I say layers?

I don't know if you have an Academy Sports near you but their BCG tights are like $16 and I would rather wear them over my Salomon tights.

Bro, you are missing out on the obvious for cold weather running -

Under Armour ColdGear

I just ran in a 22-degree snowstorm with an Under Armour Coldgear mock, much like Ray Lewis wears or the snowboarders out here in Utah, the shirt is money.

Here is a mix of stuff I shop,

http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/ua-coldgear/mens/running#products

2) -- that TNF jacket would be functional if it were raining (3 layer waterproof). It can keep you warm, but it's going to get real clammy. It also looks pretty wretched (like an ugly running jacket)...

tops wise, i'd wear your basic thin wicking layer with a thicker insulating layer on top. A medium - heavyweight baselayer top with a zip for venting. wool is good (icebreaker, smartwool, ibex, etc):

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/mens-base-layer-tops~d~376/

throw a light jacket on top of that, but if it's winter and cold/potentially some snow, i don't think you need or want to go the waterproof route when you're sweating it out.

gloves - cheap and simple. you're hands warm up after 10min. I run in CO in -10 to 20F regularly during the wintar.

What do you mean. It never gets that cold in Southern California. Just wear two tees. The 2nd an old worn tee. Take it off and throw it in the bushes when you get warm then drive back later to pick it up if it hasn't been picked.

Buy a treadmill instead.

I live in the northern midwest. So it gets colder than 22 degree snowstorms. Its the wind that really kills me cause last year we had a couple of -10 degree wind chills and I hate the wind. Thanks for all the advice though. I thought about it and that jacket is too bulky anyways, I like wearing thin layers.

Midwest4Lyfe wrote:

I live in the northern midwest. So it gets colder than 22 degree snowstorms. Its the wind that really kills me cause last year we had a couple of -10 degree wind chills and I hate the wind. Thanks for all the advice though. I thought about it and that jacket is too bulky anyways, I like wearing thin layers.

Exactly what I deal with. Last year I got the new balance half zip wind resistant top and.like it. Long sleeve shirt underneath when its really cold.

The warmest gear I've ever had is what I bought from Running Warehouse last year. New Balance Windblocker Jacket and Tights. Even if it's 5 degrees outside, you'll feel like your running in the tropics. The Gloves are also New Balance. It's a mitten type glove with a shell covering the fingers. The shell part is a Hi VIZ yellow color. I bought the gloves from New Balance.

the base layer is the most important layer followed by a shell to keep the elements out. get a jacket that keeps the wind out. here in the midwest keeping the wind out is crucial.

sporthill is going to be the warmest somewhat afordable stuff youll find. Pearl Izumi and mizuno make some really good winter gear. look into mizunos breathe thermo stuff.

I've ran in -40 windchill and been nice and toasty. Here's my opinion on running gear:

If you absolutely MUST have THE BEST TECHNOLOGY, buy Craft and only Craft for tights, tops, and jackets. It is very expensive, but it is head and shoulders above everything else. I highly recommend their running pants. They are windproof in the right places and are articulated at the knees.

Next to Craft, Nike makes some good stuff, especially tops. I like their thermal shirts. Get a thin one and a thick one; wear both. As for jackets, I have a North Face one I got as a gift that I wear now, and it's okay. But I used to have a Pearl Izumi jacket a few years ago that was top-notch. I've worn some New Balance and Mizuno stuff, and it's okay. I prefer to get an ultra-thin jacket and back it up with two thermal shirts, instead of the jackets that try to integrate insulation and windbreaking into one garment. It gives you more flexibility for, say, a snowy 25 degree day or a workout. As for gloves, buy the cheapo thin woven black gloves at target, and also buy a "nice" pair of running gloves/mittens or "lobster mitts" like the nordic skiers wear, and wear the thin ones as a liner, or for warmer days.

Get two hats, at least one of which should be a very snug fitting one which COMPLETELY covers your ears. The other one should be thicker; wear that one on top on colder days. Smartwool makes a good "outer" hat, but you need a tight-fitting one underneath or the wind will lift it up and get your ears cold.

If you are serious about running in very cold weather, get a good facemask too. I've found that I can't really breathe if I don't have a mask with holes over the mouth. I have a "half facemask" that velcros in the back that I really like, but I don't remember the brand. I'll toss it in my jacket pocket if it's colder than 10 degrees or so, and if I think I need it I can toss it on.

I do not really recommend Adidas or brooks, as their stuff is usually too loose fitting. And STAY AWAY from asics, their clothing is just garbage. Cheap fabrics, poor fit. My college team had a deal with asics and all of our stuff sucked.

Oddly enough, the same plain running socks I use in the summer work great in the winter. I almost never get cold feet, except when I wear my Kinvaras....the upper is way too thin!

In addition to some of the brands already mentioned by others (Under Armour, Craft, Mizuno…), the warmest running clothes brands (that are also the most expansive!) are:

1) UVU Racing

http://www.uvuracing.com/

For some reason, they don't sell gear at the moment but the shop should be back online next year. Anyway, to understand how serious they are on the matter "cold", check this

http://vimeo.com/55870664

See also

http://www.icemarathon.com/media/Antarctic%20Clothing%20List.pdf

2) Gore Running Wear :

http://www.goreapparel.com/

, see in particular

http://www.goreapparel.com/running/mens/outfits/grw-men-outfitsystems,default,sc.html

3- Odlo :

http://www.odlo.com/

But they're from Switzerland and I don't know if they sell in the U.S. (I'm in France).

Check also Salomon

http://www.salomonrunning.com/us/range/trail-running-clothing.html

, a company that is specialized (amongst others) in mountain trail running shoes.

I ran in Edmonton, Alberta and Saskatoon, Sask for most of the 70s and 80s. Too cold is not a big problem. I never wore any fancy Nike stuff - just numerous thin layers.

The biggest problem is the change in temperature inside your clothing. I've always had much more problem being too hot than too cold when it was -30 to -40. your heat can't escape. I often would take off things, ditch them on the side of the road, and then pick them up later.

I remember trying to get away at -35 with a little less clothing so I wouldn't get too hot. The problem then was my toes and sometimes ends of fingers would freeze the first mile or so until I got warmed up. Therefore I'd run a very fast first mile or two so that I'd get hotter faster. The toes are definitely the biggest problem. The odd time, at -40, I'd wear two pairs of socks, but by mile 3 I'd usually be fine. If it is windy and cold, -25 and lower, a balaclava worked fine, but even at these temperatures would get very hot after the first 2 miles.

57 today and cloudy and I'm freezing in So Cal..burr

Assert wrote:

I just ran in a 22-degree snowstorm with an Under Armour Coldgear mock, much like Ray Lewis wears or the snowboarders out here in Utah, the shirt is money.

Not.

Even.

Cold.