GEAR GUIDES



Gear Guides

What To Pack For A Running Adventure
What To Pack For A Running Adventure
What To Pack For A Running Adventure

Run The Wild's Karin Voller shares her must-have kit for conquering the trails, from major competitive events to off-grid adventures.

Patagonia's 50th Year
Patagonia's 50th Year
Patagonia's 50th Year

Patagonia have chosen to celebrate 50 years by looking to the future and discovering news ways that we can all as a collective make a difference.

Get Tour Skin Fit for Improved Running Performance
Get Tour Skin Fit for Improved Running Performance
Get Tour Skin Fit for Improved Running Performance
Ultimate Kit Guide For New Runners
Ultimate Kit Guide For New Runners
Ultimate Kit Guide For New Runners
Top 5 Trail Running Shoes
Top 5 Trail Running Shoes
Top 5 Trail Running Shoes
Top 10 Road Running Shoes
Top 10 Road Running Shoes
Top 10 Road Running Shoes

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

The Five Best Running Shoes In 2023
The Five Best Running Shoes In 2023
The Five Best Running Shoes In 2023

We share our five favourite running shoes for the changing seasons. 

Fast hiking
Fast hiking
Fast hiking

Fast hiking is the new niche discipline for runners who are after a new challenge, one that will really test their mettle.

Head Torch Buying Guide
Head Torch Buying Guide
Head Torch Buying Guide

During winter, it's hard to get outside with the cold weather and shorter days. However, just because it's dark outside, doesn't mean we have to confine ourselves to the indoors.||| Whether it's going for a hike in the hills on the weekend, trying to keep fit over the winter months or just taking the dog for a walk, a head torch is an essential piece of kit for us to be able to continue all of our summer outdoor pursuits well into the depths of winter.

HOKA Buying Guide
HOKA Buying Guide
HOKA Buying Guide

Get to know what makes HOKA so special and discover some of our favourite running shoes.

How to Choose the Best Road Running Shoes
How to Choose the Best Road Running Shoes
How to Choose the Best Road Running Shoes

Road running shoes are the most common type of trainers and are usually what most people think of as 'running shoes'. They're designed to be highly shock-absorbant to help protect your joints against the impact of harder surfaces, reducing the risk of injury and giving you a more comfortable ride.

How to Choose the Best Trail Running Shoes For You
How to Choose the Best Trail Running Shoes For You
How to Choose the Best Trail Running Shoes For You

Whether you’re running along towpaths, through fields, or up and down mountain trails, having durable trail running shoes with good grip is vital. Proper footwear will give you the confidence you need in your feet to stopping second-guessing your every step, helping you run faster and more efficiently.

To help you tackle the toughest off-road terrain we’ve put together this guide on how to choose the best trail shoes for you.

The Future of Running Clothing
The Future of Running Clothing
The Future of Running Clothing

Runners Need clothing and accessories buyer Jessie explores the impact of the right fabric on your running and what the future holds for the materials of your clothes.

Top 5 Shoes for Spring 2021
Top 5 Shoes for Spring 2021
Top 5 Shoes for Spring 2021

Runners Need team member Igor breaks down the 2021 shoes that you need to know about. Featuring the very latest innovations in running technology from some of the world's biggest brands, you don't need 20/20 vision to see that these are must-haves for runners of all abilities.

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