, basically, winter is cold. Don’t let that put you off. Pull on one of the base layers tested here, and you’ll barely notice the chill in the air. We generate a lot of heat when we run – about the same wattage as a one-bar electric fire – no matter what

layers of fabric, is on the outside. Montrail says this makes it completely waterproof and more breathable. The laces are covered by a zip collar and a neoprene gaiter attaches to it.Nike Air Storm Beacon – £65What is it? A stability shoe designed

-Tex PacLite is pretty much the best you can get. A wafer-thin protective layer over the Gore-tex membrane means a traditional separate jacket lining isn't required. That means that as well as keeping wind and rain out, and letting sweat escape, the Maxx