winter running jacket?

For almost the same price you can get the very cool, Nike reflective jacket they wore at the Olympics. That will get you out the door on a nasty day.

well im looking for a good winter jacket that will keep me WARM. i thought that nike one had a lot of good features PLUS looked cool. but im not trying to make a fashion statement, and would like to pay less for a better jacket if there is one than that.

i dont think id use the olympic jacket as my winter running one.

I heard the olympic windrunner felt much better than the element. Would also be interested in any input on other brands besides nike. Salomon, Gore, pearl izumi, etc.

I'm a big fan of the Brooks Silver Bullet Jacket. Great features and a really great price. Keeps me warm and dry.

http://www.brooksrunning.com/Silver-Bullet-Jacket/210320414%2e035,default,pd.html?start=3&cgid=mens-apparel-outerwear

Has a lining that mimics the foil blankets you get after a race to stay warm. I've done plenty of 20 degree runs with just a thin long sleeve shirt on and I was plenty warm.

Get a thin winter shell jacket from Pearl Izumi or whatever, not a thick Nike one. Your warmth should come from a thermal shirt (Nike Pro or whatever), not your jacket. It's really just there to stop the wind.

Second the recommendation for the Brooks Silver Bullet. I was skeptical when I felt how light it was, but it's plenty warm down to single digit temps.

freaking sold out already, but I bought this one in black and for $100 it is phenomenal in cold weather. sweet.

http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/pid1232654

adsfadsfads wrote:

Get a thin winter shell jacket from Pearl Izumi or whatever, not a thick Nike one. Your warmth should come from a thermal shirt (Nike Pro or whatever), not your jacket. It's really just there to stop the wind.

+1

I have the Saucony Inferno jacket from last year. It's amazing and much cheaper than what you're looking at. A windbreaker will not only keep the wind out, but keep the heat your body generates in. I wear it when I bike now. Today, it was 30 degrees with 15mph winds while I was riding. I only had on a long sleeve technical shirt and was getting hot.

I'm old school-I like polyester fleece on top of a polypropylene shirt or two. I used to use polypropylene long johns with baggy grey sweats-but in my old age have converted to tights. Always wear a hat.

When it's below zero or snowy, I'll put on goretex shell. Don't believe the hype-they don't breath-but they're marginally better than nylon. That's why I like the fleece-it's pretty breathable.

Layers. Layers Layers. If you get hot, take one off and hide it in the bushes or tie around your waist.

Don't buy cool nike (or New Balance or Brooks or ????) stuff.-it's twice the cost of unbranded stuff and comes from the same chinese factory. Campmor.com is your friend. I've been cold weather running/XC skiing for 30 plus years-in one of the toughest climates in the country.

Don't be such a pu ssy I've been running in that cold weather since I was 14. Wear anything you want, don't make it rocket science. Jesus.

Nike jackets are really good. If you have the dough, go for it. All winter running jackets will be expensive until next spring regardless of the brand.

I want one too but 250 is little to high for me. Maybe at 150.

MN Cold Weather Runner wrote:

Second the recommendation for the Brooks Silver Bullet. I was skeptical when I felt how light it was, but it's plenty warm down to single digit temps.

Third... I'm pretty happy with this jacket and I get cold easy.

fivehorses wrote:

Don't be such a pu ssy I've been running in that cold weather since I was 14. Wear anything you want, don't make it rocket science. Jesus.

yeah you guys are suckers for the sportswear industry

Windbreaker over at most two wicking layers... if you're still cold you aren't running hard enough.

Don't buy a jacket to keep you warm - buy a jacket to keep you dry(ish) and to break the wind. Wear layers underneath it to keep you warm.

The only jacket I can tolerate running in... as others have said, it's only there to block wind/snow, not insulate, moderate your base layer to keep you warm depending on the temperature.

http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/mens-houdini-jacket-windbreaker?p=24140-0-943

I bought the Under Armour Storm Run jacket for under $100 at Dick's in a military green. It's been 30-degrees in the morning lately, just perfect (heavier weight, not a thin jacket). It's gonna be sweet when it dips into the single digits to 20-degrees.

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13242924&lmdn=Brand&cp=4413874.4413878

I love the Sugoi RPM Thermal jacket

http://revelsports.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?catalogid=1325

If you have never worn the Sugoi winter stuff you are missing out. They are a Canadian company and lets just say they do winter right.

ok can you guys give me good base layers then? what if i buy a warm base layer and then get a wind resistant jacket labeled for 30-45 degrees? is that a better combo then just looking for a jacket that is labeled below 30 degrees? (i do most of my buying from runningwarehouse)

I really hate being cold when its 5-20 degrees the most. 30 is tolerable.