GEAR GUIDES



Gear Guides

Top 5 Trail Running Shoes
Top 5 Trail Running Shoes
Top 5 Trail Running Shoes

Take a look at the Runners Need team's picks of the best trail running shoes for 2020.

The Ultimate Autumn Running Kit Guide
The Ultimate Autumn Running Kit Guide
The Ultimate Autumn Running Kit Guide

Everything you need to know about staying warm and dry when running this season.

How to Choose Lights and a Head Torch for Running
How to Choose Lights and a Head Torch for Running
How to Choose Lights and a Head Torch for Running

Whether you’re on poorly lit roads or pitch black trails, running lights are an essential piece of running kit. Here is everything you need to know to choose the best running lights for you.

Should You Wash Running Shoes in a Washing Machine?
Should You Wash Running Shoes in a Washing Machine?
Should You Wash Running Shoes in a Washing Machine?

Runners Need footwear buyer Lisandra shares her views on whether you should wash your running shoes in the washing machine.

Smart Watches and Wireless Headphones Guide
Smart Watches and Wireless Headphones Guide
Smart Watches and Wireless Headphones Guide

Discover how you can listen to music hands-free whilst running by using smart watches and wireless headphones...

THE NEW HOKA SPEEDGOAT 4: BADASS ON EVERY TRAIL
THE NEW HOKA SPEEDGOAT 4: BADASS ON EVERY TRAIL
THE NEW HOKA SPEEDGOAT 4: BADASS ON EVERY TRAIL

In November, premium performance footwear brand HOKA ONE ONE introduced the highly anticipated Speedgoat 4 trail shoe – the latest generation of its award-winning family known for making quick work of technical terrain.

Run the Wild - Christmas Gifting
Run the Wild - Christmas Gifting
Run the Wild - Christmas Gifting
Why should men choose running underwear?
Why should men choose running underwear?
Why should men choose running underwear?

Expert advice behind SAXX men's underwear products. 

HILLY – The new sock collection
HILLY – The new sock collection
HILLY – The new sock collection

Hilly Socks Buying Guide

The Garmin Forerunner 735XT
The Garmin Forerunner 735XT
The Garmin Forerunner 735XT

The latest edition to Garmin's truly capable and versatile watch range is the Forerunner 735XT; the lightest multisport watch, ever. Weighing in at a light 40.2g, compared to the FR920XT weighing in at 61g, the new Forerunner 735XT features Garmin's Elevate™ wrist based heart rate, giving you a totally unrestricted experience, so you can focus 100% on what matters.

The Ultimate Summer Running Gear Guide
The Ultimate Summer Running Gear Guide
The Ultimate Summer Running Gear Guide

British summer might not always give us the heatwave we're after, but the warmer weather can still affect our running. With race season upon us, having the right summer gear can make the difference between a good run and beating your PB. 

 

Running Through Mud
Running Through Mud
Running Through Mud

When you are considering whether you should take a snorkel with you on a run, you know it's wet out there. Here are our expert's top tips on how to tackle the slippery brown stuff!

Discover the Benefits of Compression
Discover the Benefits of Compression
Discover the Benefits of Compression

When it comes to compression, the same questions are still being asked: What really is compression and why should I wear it?

For this article, we’ve collaborated with the team at 2XU to take a look at the benefits you can get from compression products like theirs.

 

The Coolest Black Running Shoes Money Can Buy
The Coolest Black Running Shoes Money Can Buy
The Coolest Black Running Shoes Money Can Buy

These kicks look so good you won't want to take them off

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