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The Best Winter Running Hats and Beanies for When the Temperature Drops
Gear up for cold weather running with these top picks.
As the temperature drops and your runs start to feel a little more wintry, staying cosy is essential. If you're struggling to get out the door on frosty mornings, a cosy running beanie, as well as a pair of running gloves, can help. Unlike your favourite bobble hat, a running beanie will be sweat-wicking and designed to stay put as you move.
What to look for in a running beanie:
- Sweat-wicking: A good running hat will be warm when on the run, but also wick sweat away from your head as things warm up.
- Water-repellant: If you're running in the UK winter, you'll need a hat that can resist the rain showers. Look for beanies made with water-repellant fabrics, that won't get too soggy on rainy runs.
- Extra details: When it comes to choosing the best hat for you, look for extra details like reflective panelling to keep you safe when running in low light, hats that cover your ears for super cold runs and hats that have an opening for your ponytail.
The best winter running hats and beanies 2020:
REFLECT360 Explorer Fleece-Lined Beanie
REFLECT360 Explorer Fleece-Lined Beanie
A super-reflective running hat that's ideal for wearing when running in low light. As well as being insulated with a fleece lining to keep the cold out, the hat is breathable enough to stop you getting too sweaty as you clock up the miles. One size should fit most runners, there's also a matching scarf for runners looking for a full set.
SealSkinz SEALSKINZ Waterproof Cold Weather Beanie Hat
SealSkinz SEALSKINZ Waterproof Cold Weather Beanie Hat
If you're running in a rainier part of the UK, and want a beanie that will keep the weather out completely, this Sealskinz hat promises to be 100% waterproof, as well as being breathable and windproof. It's built for extreme cold weather, so is a good option for runners who really feel the cold.
Chill Fighter Beanie
Chill Fighter Beanie
This beanie is made from thermoregulating wool-blend fabric and merino wool to keep you warm during runs.
Asics Winter Beanie
Asics Winter Beanie
If you're a runner who only needs a hat for a couple of really cold runs a year, or you just don't want to spend a lot on winter accessories, this Asics beanie ticks all the right boxes. For less than a tenner, it keeps your head and ears cosy, has wind-blocking properties and reflective details to keep you seen in low light.
Gore Windstopper Beanie
When it comes to stopping the wind, Gore knows a thing or two. This beanie sits low, covering the forehead and ears. There's no gap for your ponytail, but there are pull-off loops to make getting the hat on and off a little easier.
This eye-catching hat is made from a soft, double cotton fabric, with a low fit to keep your ears warm on the run. The fit is tight enough to keep the hat in place on the run during harder sessions, but not so tight that it feels restrictive.
Fans of the swoosh will love adding this to their winter wardrobe - it's designed to be breathable and moisture-wicking, to keep you dry and comfortable as you clock up the miles.
Another versatile option for runners, this cosy Ron Hill beanie is ideal when it comes to keeping warm and visible on winter runs. There are handy reflective elements and the hat is made from a regulite fabric to keep you cool and dry, whatever the weather.
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