FORBES “Runners love the TrailHeads Performance Running hat, which at just $20, delivers in every way: It’s incredibly lightweight, it’s adjustable, the dark underbill helps reduce glare, it’s breathable and is offered in a variety of colors.” Runnersworld “Having a breathable hat to keep the light out of your eyes is nice, especially when the sun is really beating down on you. As someone who runs by the water, I get it.” self “Tanya Frazee, a coach from Girls on the Run Georgia, highly recommends Trailheads’s winter hats. Her favorite is the brand’s Ear Warmer—but if you want the sun protection of a running cap on top of the cozy feel of a fleece headband, consider TrailHeads’s sweat-wicking, quick-drying Ponytail Hat.” runtothefinish “If you like to wear a ponytail or braid when running, this Trailheads Ponytail hat is a great choice. This is essentially a fleece baseball cap so it has a slot for your ponytail to fit out the back. Not wearing a pony tail? The opening closes fully to keep out the cold.” outdoorlife “I love winter running in a brimmed hat for protection against sun, snow, and wind. However, I’ve always had to layer multiple hats for the desired brim and insulating outcome. The best thing about this design is the subtle drop-down fleece earflap for extra coverage to the ears and neck. However, It’s easily folded up as body and air temperatures rise. There’s also a hidden inner elastic band to keep the hat in place against big gusts. The ponytail hole is extremely convenient for keeping long hair untangled and away from my face while running.” outdoors “This warm ponytail hat from Trailheads is the only one you’ll ever need in your closet. For colder days, the hat features a premium fleece ear warmer that can be flipped up or down.” irunfar “The Trailheads Convertible Zip Mitts have earned a spot in our Best Running Gloves guide with their Primaloft recycled polyester insulation, extended cuffs, and wrist straps that seal in warmth to keep our fingers and hands warm all winter.” self “For the coldest days, up the insulation with a solid pair of mittens. Our tester took these thermal ones from Trailheads out for a windy run when it was just nine degrees, and her hands were the only part of her that felt comfortable. The detail that sets this pair apart is the zipper on the back of each hand. You can open it up to quickly free your index finger—which you’ll need to do if you need to use your smartwatch or phone, since these mitts are bulky and not touchscreen-compatible.” irunfar “The Trailheads Convertible Zip Mitts have become an iRunFar favorite for the coldest winter days. Sometimes, feeling cozy in our gear is the only motivation we need to get out the door, and these mitts do the trick.” “If you live where temperatures regularly drop into the single digits Fahrenheit or colder, these mittens are a worthwhile investment.” Shape “During testing, we learned this headband’s discreet 4 1/2-inch slit at the bottom has a dual purpose: It let us comfortably wear a low pony or braid, and it helped ensure the band stayed put throughout our run. Rocking a different hairstyle? No problem—the fabric will simply lie flat. Either way, we found it never slid back or gave us a headache.” “Confession time: One of our biggest pet peeves with gloves is that the fit never seems to be quite perfect. Running gloves often run too small and too thick, or they’re super-stretchy but the cold seeps right in. These running gloves managed to strike the perfect balance. They’re stretchy enough to hug your hands gently, but they’re not so thick that you lose dexterity in your fingers.” runnersworld “If you’re prone to losing a mate when things come in pairs, TrailHeads sees you: a buckle guarantees your left and right mitt won’t be separated. Afraid of losing both mitts? Attach them to a carabiner on your duffel using the loops on the cuffs. The reflective zipper is a nice touch if you need to use your fingers midrun.” “If you run with your phone and whip it out a bunch of times midrun, these are your gloves; almost the entire palm is patterned with silicone grips. The fingertips are touchscreen compatible and sizing is sex-specific, which translates to no bunched fingers or agitation trying to scroll.”Our Media Mentions
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