effectively and regulates temperature to keep your feet warm in winter and cool in summer. Even wool’s traditional downside, its delicate construction, seems to be a thing of the past. Gone are the days of wool shrinking and losing its shape: every sock

more, check out our Gear section. You could even submit a review of your own...1. Panache Hi-Impact bra - £31.99 (ChristmasTips(CT))In Short: The best bit of running kit I have bought.Strengths: Comfy straps, no chafing, excellent, no-bounce support

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

, these felt extremely thin but wicked away sweat very well – so best for summer use. Mesh panels on the ankle and top kept the feet cool and compression ribbing around the arch kept the sock in place. However, there was some rubbing from the stitching

by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. So, Runner’s World has tested a raft of makes, sizes and styles of sports bras to see just how manufacturers are responding to the increasing demand for high-performance kit that can make you feel good about yourself, and your

aggressive than the "summer" shoe and the lugs are designed for grip on wet pavements.Reebok Premier Trail II – £65What is it? A heavy duty, stable trail shoe.It's weatherproof because… like the Road Plus AW, water resistance comes from a "quick drying

The Nike+ receiver fits into the bottom of a standard iPod NanoNike – along with Apple - have just put on a sprint in the race to make the sexiest running gadget yet. The ‘Nike+’ kit turns Apple’s sleek iPod Nano MP3 player into a speed and distance

and shower protection, but won’t suffocate you if summer finally decides to turn up three months late – in many cases they’ll squash down enough to be stashed in a bum-bag if necessary. (All weights are for women’s size 12/medium unless otherwise stated

to the RU4 rangeStrengths:Very lightweight socks, but with a little cushioning at the heels and toes where it's needed and a beautiful anatomically-shaped fit. Ideal socks for summer training and longer races. RU4s have been around for several years and I