It鈥檚 time to ditch those free race T-shirts and upgrade your running kit. Apparel companies are taking a stylish approach to run gear these days, which means you can look good while you鈥檙e putting in the miles. Here are some of our favorite picks.
Roka Phantom Sunglasses ($260)
Aviator running glasses? Yep. Roka makes super-stylish shades聽for high performance. takes the classic aviator style and gives it a titanium frame with a crazy strength-to-weight ratio, fingerprint-resistant lenses, and聽sticky nose and temple pads that absolutely won鈥檛 slip when the going gets sweaty. All in, the glasses weigh half an ounce and look good enough to wear on date night.
Myles Apparel Switchback Shorts ($68)
Myles made waves with its Everyday shorts,聽built for all kinds of activities, but with 聽it鈥檚 focusing on runners. These shorts are made of聽a light, fast-wicking polyester with four-way stretch and a perforated waistband and leg cuffs for added breathability. The built-in liner is soft and comfy, and there鈥檚 an elastic stash pocket for keys and a zippered pocket big enough to house聽a phone.
On Cloud Shoes ($130)
, from Swiss brand On, might look like a casual boat shoe, but it has serious running chops. The outsole is structured to provide a fluid ride and soft landing, while the built-in sock liner and V-molded heel provide a soft, snug fit, and the elastic 鈥渟peed laces鈥 mean you can slip them on without tying. They鈥檙e everyday runners that look good even when you鈥檙e not moving quickly.
Tracksmith Van Cortlandt Singlet ($65)
Tracksmith makes stylish running togs with a retro edge. If The Royal Tenenbaums had a track club, they鈥檇 wear Tracksmith. The is built from performance mesh for ultimate breathability and a barely-there聽feel. Apparently聽that dramatic sash is inspired by an 1800s track-and-field team, but we think it just makes you look fast. If you want sleeves, go for the ($68).
Brooks Canopy Jacket ($85)
Brooks slays the details with this . The stretchable cuffs have thumb holes to keep your sleeves in place, the hood stashes away when you鈥檙e not using it, and the front zipper pull even works to anchor your headphone chord. There鈥檚 also an internal stretchy stash pocket that holds a phone. And the whole thing packs into its own pocket and has an elastic band that allows you to wear it on your arm if you don鈥檛 need it.