in a padded heel area. A cushioned area around the toes also helps to prevent blisters. An arch grip section hugs the foot for optimum fit, while the wool fibre keeps feet warm while wicking sweat away.We say The perfect sock for runners looking for a

the environment, you've packed just one shirt for a week away, or you simply can't afford a seven-day running wardrobe. Well, that's the theory. To put it to the test RUNNER'S WORLD undertook a carefully controlled, entirely unscientific experiment - we ran

There’s a reason why, at one of Britain’s most popular nudist runs, women are still allowed to wear a sports bra. It’s not to spare their modesty, or save fellow runners from any unsightly wobbles: it’s because wearing a sports bra is at least

Some runners are suspicious of tights. Not only do they show off your womanly curves (or manly bulges), but they are perceived to keep you a bit too warm, so that heat exhaustion becomes more of a threat than at the height of summer

road shoe, and feels like one too. This new edition is lighter, with a new ForMotion unit in the heel to help prevent overpronation and improve heel-to-toe transition. NoSeam bonding in the upper helps to prevent blistering. It coped well with hard

-neutral runners? The North Face: Arnuva 50 Boa, £90Weight 355g A versatile shoe, the Arnuva 50 Boa can be used to run on trails, muddy dirt paths and even road. Snug and responsive, its weight belies the fact that it packs a lot of technology. A dual-density EVA

controlled air circulation, and ideal thermal insulation prevents the formation of moisture and protects against overheating and overcooling."Tester comments "It was snug, soft and comfortable. At rest I was chilly, but I warmed up quickly; after 10 minutes I

. Great for compulsive blister-sufferers especially now the socks boast a better fit than before. Runners who felt the previous version was too thick and found the double layers scrunched up on themselves should find the latest version far easier to live

Running on a British winter’s day can be a temperature-regulation lottery. If you look out of the window before a run and notice frost glistening on the lawn, it’s tempting to pull on several layers of your warmest kit. Be blinded by bright sunshine

feature a hydrophobic coating that stops rain and sweat from building up and repels skin oils to prevent smudges. A wide range of lens colours is available (though not included). We tested the Gold Iridium, an all-purpose contrast-enhancing lens