Running Jacket Guide
Every running jacket serves a purpose and a best usage for your run. Finding the right jacket is key to making the best of your jacket and setting you up for a good running experience.
Before heading outside, you should always check the weather and choose your running pieces according to the weather conditions. Do you need to wrap up warm, stay dry during downpours or break through the wind?
This running jacket guide will run you through our selection of jackets to help you make the best choice and find the perfect fit for the day. The range of jackets are rated based on their level of breathability, wind protection, waterproofness, and warmth.
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PACE JACKET & ANORAK
The Pace Jackets and Anoraks are light running jackets designed with a high level of breathability and wind protection. It’s the ideal all year-round jacket to be combined with other pieces. It’s a must-have jacket if you want to feel comfortable while pushing yourself to the limits.
FEATURES:
- Breathability: 5/5
- Wind protection: 5/5
- Waterproofness: 2/5
- Warmth: 2/5
RECOMMEND USE:
- A great choice for a windy day with a comfortable temperature.
- It offers high breathability to keep you from overheating if you’re pushing yourself to the limits.
- Water repellent - can be used in slight moisture weather.
- Great for layering - combine the jacket with base layers for a warmer protection.
- The ideal all year-round jacket with multiple usages and purposes.
BLAZE JACKET
The Blaze Jacket is a running jacket with extra mesh inside to provide more warmth protection during the autumn/winter season. It offers a high level of wind protection and breathability to regulate body temperature and keep you comfortable on the runs.
FEATURES:
- Breathability: 4/5
- Wind protection: 5/5
- Waterproofness: 2/5
- Warmth: 4/5
RECOMMEND USE:
- A great choice for a windy and chilly day during the colder seasons.
- An extra mesh layer to offer a higher warmth protection compared to the Pace Jacket.
- Provides high breathability to keep you from overheating if you’re pushing yourself to the limits.
- Great for layering - combine the jacket with base layers for a warmer protection.
ELEMENT 3L WATERPROOF JACKET
The Element 3L Waterproof jacket is designed for running in tough weather conditions; downpours and snowstorms. It provides maximum protection against wind and rain with ventilation panels to release moisture from the body and keep you comfortable.
FEATURES:
- Breathability: 3/5
- Wind protection: 5/5
- Waterproofness: 5/5
- Warmth: 3/5
RECOMMEND USE:
- This jacket will keep you dry in downpour of rain and snowstorms.
- It offers 100% wind protection and is the perfect choice for windy and cold days
- Can also be used as an everyday jacket with more apparel underneath.
- Due to both high wind protection and waterproofness, this jacket will conquer heavy weather conditions and keep you safe until you get home.
FLEECE
The Fleece Jacket is an ideal running piece with maximum warmth protection to keep your body warm on those biting cold days with no wind. It’s easy to layer and combine with other pieces according to the weather conditions.
FEATURES:
- Breathability: 5/5
- Wind protection: 2/5
- Waterproofness: 1/5
- Warmth: 5/5
RECOMMEND USE:
- The fleece is a great layering piece.
- It will keep you warm on those biting cold days.
- It’s breathable and will keep your body comfortable on the run.
- Wear this piece on days with no or little wind for the best experience.
BLAZE HYBRID
The Blaze Hybrid is a warm running jacket with a combined down-filled body and fleece section that provides a high level of warmth. It offers medium wind protection and keeps your body comfortable on a dry day.
FEATURES:
- Breathability: 3/5
- Wind protection: 3/5
- Waterproofness: 1/5
- Warmth: 5/5
RECOMMEND USE:
- The body is down filled to keep you warm and provide wind protection.
- A good choice on cold days in dry weather conditions.