Don't let the cold keep you from your training runs! We believe the difference between getting out and staying in is what you are wearing. You can buy functional, cute tops and bottoms nearly everywhere, but when you want all that plus quality and performance, shop specialty.

 

We are super excited about our winter apparel this year - innovative fabrics to keep you warm and dry without a lot of bulk, cozy outer layers and tailored styles that provide a great fit. Whether you are running, skiing, sledding, building snowmen or just hanging by the fireplace, we've got the gear for you.  Here's a highlight of some of our fabulous brands:

 

Mizuno: Best known for their Breath Thermo technology that turns your body's moisture (and Mother Nature's) into heat thanks to special woven fibers. Seriously!  Ask to see a demo next time you are in the store - it's really cool!

 

Craft: Headquartered in Sweden and outfitter of choice for the USA Ski Team; they know cold weather performance gear! Craft is best-known for their base layers which feature channel-knitted fabrics that trap air to provide warmth and enhance moisture transport - though their mid-layer half-zips (I love the ones with built in mitts!) and outer wear jackets are incredible too.

 

SmartWool: This company was born on a rugged Colorado mountain with a single pair of socks. They specialize in apparel made with high-quality Merino wool from New Zealand. Merino works with your body's own heating and cooling system to keep your core temperature where it should be (warm in the winter, cool in the summer). While their apparel is high-performance, it also has a great lifestyle appeal with fabulous jackets and skirts filled with Smartloft "down-like" insulation. You won't want to take them off.

 

Asics: The big story this year is Lite-Show which has been incorporated into both their apparel and shoes. By day, the various shorts, capris, tights, shirts, jackets  and shoes look ordinary, but once the flash of a camera or a car's headlights hit them, they light-up so you can be seen and stay safe.  Perfect for those who run or walk (their dogs!) in the dark!

 

Under Armour: It's no wonder that so many professional athletes "protect their house" with gear from UA. Their ColdGear technology features soft, brushed interiors next to skin and smooth exteriors act like a second-skin to protect you from the elements without weighing you down. The Infrared Jacket also features an interior thermo-conductive pattern that absorbs and retains your body's heat.  Toasty!

 

We also have wonderful tops and bottoms from Saucony, Nike and New Balance that feature retro-reflectivity, water and wind-resistant shells, strategically-placed pockets and cozy tops that will take you from the trail to tailgaiting or the studio to lunch with your friends in style!  

...and coming soon, InknBurn's crazy holiday-themed tights and long sleeves!