The Best Running Gear Of 2023

What you wear and bring on your run can ultimately impact the quality of your workout.

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Running Shoes
Trail Running Shoes
Running Clothes
Running Sunglasses
Belts and Armbands
Water Bottles
Running Headphones
Running Watches
Running Apps
Running Socks

Manufacturers sometimes market running gear according to gender, so where applicable, we’ve listed both women’s and men’s options below. However, the main difference between most men’s and women’s gear is usually the width and size. Regardless of how a product is labeled, choose the version that feels and works best for your body.

However, the main difference between most men’s and women’s gear is usually the width and size. Regardless of how a product is labeled, choose the version that feels and works best for your body.

Lace up your new running shoes and get ready to log lots of miles.

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Brooks Ghost 14 ($130, Brooks Running [men’s]; Brooks Running [women’s]) Asics Gel-Nimbus 23 ($129.95, Asics [men’s]; Asics [women’s]) New Balance 840v4 ($124.99, New Balance [men’s]; New Balance [women’s])

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Different terrain requires a different kind of running shoe.

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Saucony Peregrine 11 GTX Trail Running Shoe ($104.95, Saucony [men’s]; Saucony [women’s]) Hoka Mafate 4 ($185, Hoka [men’s]; Hoka [women’s]) Salomon Speedcross 5 ($130, Salomon [men’s]; Salomon [women’s])

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The right running clothing can keep you going for miles and miles.

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Tracksmith Twilight Split Shorts ($52, Tracksmith [men’s]; Tracksmith [women’s]) Nike Miler Short-Sleeve Running top ($35, Nike [men’s]; Nike [women’s]) Ciele Athletics Running Hat ($40 to $80, Ciele Athletics) Smartwool Merino 150 Gloves ($30, Smartwool)

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The best running sunglasses are the ones you forget you're even wearing.

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Goodr The OGs ($25, Goodr) Smith Ruckus Sunglasses ($209, Smith Optics) District Vision Keiichi ($295, District Vision)

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Always keep water with you on longer runs so you don't get dehydrated.

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The right running gadgets can help you PR.

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Garmin Forerunner 955 ($499.99, Kohl’s) Apple Watch (from $399, Apple) Garmin Forerunner 45 ($179.99, Garmin)

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Strava (free, Strava) C25K (free, C25K) MapMyRun (free, MapMyRun)

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Running socks: Because no one wants to end up with blisters on their feet halfway through their run.

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Balega Hidden Comfort ($18, Balega) Bombas Performance Running Socks ($16.50, Bombas) Smartwool Run Targeted Cushion Low Ankle Socks ($19, Smartwool)

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