The 8 Best Winter Running Hats for males of 2020

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My best purchase was the Garmin forerunner 30 watch because it made putting things on strava so much easier because before I had to carry a phone in my hand for runs

I run through winter in Stockholm. The rain gear is trickier than snow for me:) compression tall socks with tights + shorts, layers of long sleeve shirts on top and a tight hat/gloves (pretty thin actually) for sub 1h runs work well. Also a small backpack in case I need to take something off. Basically your setup is what works for me. I’ve tried mount-on spikes for shoes for urban/trail runs for quick on-off ability and messed up a few pair of shoes due to how tight the rubber gets around the front of shoe (rubbed through the mesh) so a dedicated pair for winter shoes is definitely worth it.

Nice video but where is the Panama hat?.. or is that part of the summer edition of Men’s Headwear?

QD: I use 2 pair of gloves when it’s really cold. A light pair with a medium weight on top. After a few miles I take the light pair off. My running group does snowshoe running and racing. Seth have you ever tried snowshoe running? I heard Joe Gray does some training and racing in snowshoes. I just bought a pair, this will be my first year trying it out.

Gear!

QOD: My favorite piece of gear was definitely my UD hydration vest. It no longer fits due to weight loss but it replaced the need for a backpack on hikes, and felt amazing during trail runs. I’m going to try the Salomon Sense vest or Advance Skin vests, I’ve heard so many great things about them

The best piece of gear I picked up in 2018 was the Garmin forerunner 620. For a long time I didn’t really take tracking my miles very seriously and I would just use the smartphone app. The Garmin was a game changer when it came to motivation and the freedom to get out the door with just the essentials.

Favorite Gear of 2018: My Salomon Adv Skin 12 Set Black Hydration Vest. This fits like a glove and no bouncing when running and what sold me most was all the front pockets for my nutrition. I upgraded from the Nathan VaporKrar 12L due to the front pocket storage was very minimal.

I bought a snapback at mango outlet and I think it was the final nail in the coffin of me wearing hats. I think it just doesn’t really work for me. It makes me look way too you and I feel like all of them are way too big for me, even the small ones.
Still,tho, I’ll try to get used to it and see how it goes

My favorite purchase was the CEP Compression socks. They are very comfortable and I haven’t had to take time off from an injury after purchasing them.

Gear! QD: The Outdoor Research Helium II jacket has been one of my best gear purchases in 2018. It’s packable, lightweight and keeps me dry on those rainy pnw days. It’s also a great jacket on those days where it’s too warm to wear a heavier jacket and to cold to go without.

I live for the newsboy cap it’s one of my all time favorites

Awesome, this morning I was running and it´s still warm here in Florida, and humidity is between 70 to 93% so you know that means: pouring sweat. I have a headband but now that I saw yours, the Halo Headband I´ll purchase it when I can. Thanks Seth.

Will the waterproof lone peak 4s be good for running on snowy trails in Easter Wyoming? Similar to Colorado

I love you love you love you man!!!! You redefined my life through clothes. Even though I have a minimalist kind of guy. Speaking of, I’m waiting for those fall minimal outfits. �� love you man. Shoutout from Paris, France.

Got a second hand garmin fr630 in January just when i was starting my running journey. Probably my favourite running gear.
And also ciele athletics hat to keep sweat off my eyes in this crazy weather.

From Singapore btw.

QD: Salomon race vest. I’ve wore it for every run just because it’s so comfortable and I can carry all my essentials. Love it!

Full on fan boy moment. That energy and passion you, True Love, and those kids have inspires. This video has helped me more than I can say. Chloe (my little doggo) and I thank you. Mike from WI.

Flip-top mittens always help me balance the temperature for my hands. I have a thin pair and a fleece lined pair for very cold days. I periodically cover and uncover my fingertips during a run.

Uh, let’s not forget about preventing the dreaded COCKSICLE.

LONE PEAK 4.5!!! I can’t wait to hear what you think of them. I ran my first 50k, in October, in the Lone Peak 4.0. GREAT SHOE!!!

QD: 1. Sheet metal screws rather than special shoes. Makes any shoe ice ready. 2. Base thin poly, merino wool if second layer, then insulated outer with smooth face to shed wind. 3. Merino wool socks always. Merino still insulates when damp. 4. Bonus merino wool boxer keeps your trunk warm. 5. Always cover ears / neck.

I need help with hands. I have never found a single glove that keeps my fingers from FREEZING!!! HELP!!:) Live in Colorado, btw

In winter I wear a long sleeve base layer and then a sleeveless cycling vest over it. That way, I can stow my gloves, hat, etc in the back pocket of the vest if I need to take them off.

When will you restock the marigold Saturday sneaker? My size is the only one sold out lol

My favorite gear purchase of 2018 was the Stryd footpod for 3 reasons: it allows me to train at specific intensities regardless of the weather or terrain, it is as good as or better than GPS for measuring pace/distance, and it produces some interesting other metrics for analyzing my technique.

As a mechanic I have pretty much worked out in the cold every day.

Plastic bags between layers of socks could help someone survive any cold.

Seth I stumbled onto this race in Northern California its the Silicon half marathon its in the end of April super fast course. Run on

Wish you would do videos on hair too, you should focus on hair too

I’m from Maine and am used to running in teen temps and sometimes below zero. Find a good and somewhat thick running jacket that is breathable. Usually run with a long sleeve under that.

What fabrics go into your garments? I’m a huge proponent of Merino Wool; nearly 100% of all of my clothes (other than pants) are merino wool. What are your thoughts? I can’t imagine wearing cotton, especially for activities, as the sweat involved would require washing my garments after every 1-2 uses. You can go many wears with merino wool without washing, which is good for the environment.

Hey Seth! Not sure if you’ll see this, but in terms of keeping hands warm. I run with a pair of jack rabbit gloves with an attached mitten covering. They do the trick. I’ve been lucky with them running in Chicago winters. When it’s really cold out I pull the mitten attachment over the fingers and can even tuck my thumb in a little bit to create a nice pocket of warmth. And when my fingers start to over heat I can tuck away the mitten cover on the back of my hands and give my fingers some more beathability. They stay warm even then! Here’s a link, they’re on sale now too. (By the way, thank you for great content. Love your videos)

https://www.jackrabbit.com/jackrabbit-dutch-gloves-1503.html

QD: My favorite running gear is split between 3 things.

1. Nike split shorts
I used to wear basketball shorts so these are so light compared to them.
2. Nike Pegasus 35
Helped me get through xc and hopefully track season
3. Saucony Endorphin 2 & Carrera xc 3
Spikes I wore for club track and school xc.

Gear… not just one piece but, a few..R8 roll recovery, saucony and Solomon trail shoes(winter and summer), AirPods and a hydration vest. I just purchased yesterday the Garmin 645 so hopefully that will be my favourite for 2019!! �� ugh… running is not cheap (my hubby reminds me of this all the time ��).

QD: Seth, did you call that tube thing for your head a ‘buck’? I wear mine the same way but with just the visor on top. If it’s above 20, I usually don’t wear gloves. I’ve got alligator arms so I just pull my sleeves over my hands until they get too warm. The Salomon Speed Cross lugs are a little aggressive for my winter trail / road mix. I just got a pair of Brooks Cascade GTX’s. Just wore them today in 15 degrees with thin wool socks. They’ve got smaller lugs for the trail but are fine on slick roads too. They’re lighter than the Salomon’s. A big advantage of the GORE-TEX is not only water proof but more importantly wind proof.

Love my Altra Lone Peaks! Favorite trail shoes. My best winter weather tip is to be sure to hydrate well before and after.

Yeah I was checking out that headlamp it’s pretty sweet, I run in the woods in the dark so I were a headlamp to, 90% of my Run are at night time. Oh no you lost your glasses. Yeah I wear glasses too, I can’t do without glasses in the summer. Great gear review. And also I wear bright green too. Time to get pumped. Lol the best gear I bought for 2018 was definitely the massage stick. I can’t believe I went without it for so long.

Gloves: inov8 waterproof mitts OMG! PLUS they have an elastic band you put around your wrist and if you need them off they won’t get lost.

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Gear / Qod: my favorite was a packable Patagonia windbreaker. I bought a lot of 6 Patagonia coats / jackets for $100 off of a guy on eBay in May (there was a nano puff in the lot that I resold by itself for $140) and I kept one of the others. It’s an older one, very lightweight but water repellent and full zip front. I sometimes have a hard time finding gear that fits well and this one is like a glove!

I use light gloves ( Craft ) that have a pocket on the top with a liner that can cover the fingers like a mitten. Works very well for me, I live in N Ohio.

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This is really disapponting. Abs trash. There’s no style snd definitely no style

QOTD; ok, as author of “THE WINTER ATHLETE” (Johnson Press) here’s feeble Ilg’s #1 winter running tip; a plastic grocery store bag! �� yup…. It’s actually a cycling trick for long cold mountain descents yet no winter runner should leave home without one! Simply pull out and place next to the skin in front of the chest if it gets windy and/or cold suddenly and it creates a mini wind-breaking sauna! Can’t beat the price, either! �� A real life-saver…or at least hypothermia-saver! Great vid, Seth! ����

Can you show us some fashion style with attires brought from street plzzz.
Love ur work dude..��

QD: If it’s below 10°F I wear “the third sock” (applicable for men only). It’s truly a life saver! ����

I totally recommend waterproof socks for running in the winter.

Fun Fact I live in Singapore and some years ago i took part a local night half marathon, around half way point I ran alongside with an American, I will never forget what he said to me, “I don’t know how you guys run in such humidity, and we are running in the night!”

Top Gear Of My 2018:
Footwear-Altra Lone Peak 4
WatchesSuunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR
Hydration VestsUltraspire Momentum race vest
SocksDrymax(first time trying them this year and have become my new favorites)
ApparelAltra Wasatch running jacket (wind and waterproof)

QOD: My GPS watch was for sure my best acquisition in 2018, previous to that i was running with my smartphone, but nothing compares with a gps watch and all the metrics that can give you. I probably replace with a better one in the begining of 2019.

Does anyone have experience running with barefoot/minimal shoes during winter? I have no problem running in 40 F (4 C)temperature with wet and muddy autumn conditions, but since last week when night cold got under 30 F (-2 C) the black ice has been a huge problem. Any advice?

Winter running gear tips from Cal gary. Not as extreme here as you think Seth 😉

Yes it can get very cold here, but we also get warm chinook winds that can mean almost summer temperatures in January and February. Plus, in the community where I live, the path system is cleared well, so I never need to use anything on my feet more extreme than my regular running shoes. No grip issues there.

Dealing with the cold for me depends on time of year and the direction of the temperature movement. If it is fall and this is the first day below zero celsius (36 F) then I will dress much differently than if it is February and warming up to zero. There is an adjustment period and as I get used to cold temperatures, I can where less clothing at -5 C after a spell of -20 C than I can if it was +10 C in the past few weeks and now has dipped to -5C.

As for specific clothing. My main focus is keeping the core warm. Layers matter. I always have a running t-shirt as a base layer and then a light running fleece over that. Next would be a light rain jacket, a running warm up jacket (or soccer or rugby warm up jacket), a ski vest, or a full ski jacket depending on what the weather requires. The full ski jacket wouldn’t make an appearance until below -10 or -15 C.

For my head, it depends. I don’t like neck tubes or balaclavas. I do not like how my breath freezes around the edges of those and I tend to keep any coverings away from my face. I make sure that my fleece is zipped up around my neck or that I have a high collar on my jacket that I can duck my chin into. If it is below -5 C, I will wear a toque (ski cap I think you call them down there). I have one from the MLS team that I follow that I don’t mind getting sweaty.

For my hands, I use a light pair of spring ski gloves (lighter than regular ski gloves and designed for skiing in warmer spring temps). Cross-country ski gloves are also a good option. The light ones that cross-country ski racers use are well designed to regulate your hand temperature while enduring a hard aerobic workout. I find my hands stay a perfect temperature with this option.

For legs, I stick to compression tights with a pair of running shorts over top. As it gets colder, I switch to a thicker running/yoga short from lululemon. The material is a bit thick and helps with core warmth in the nether regions of the core. Below -15 C, I would add looser running pants over my compression tights.

If it gets too extreme here, there are a few indoor, non-treadmill options around here. A couple of local hockey rinks have indoor tracks and there is an indoor soccer centre that has a 250 m indoor track close by. I usually save the indoor days for below -20 or -25 C (depending on how motivated I am feeling) or when there is a bad blizzard with cold temps and high wind.

Other than that, I try to stick to running outside as much as I can.

You mentioned headlamps, but didn’t go over them in detail. Would love to hear your recommendations for these during the dark winter months.

Apart from my GPS watch which really helped improve my overall fitness level, my two favorite pieces of gear from this past year are my Injinji socks and my Plantronics BackBeat Fit headphones. The socks are great for wearing with my Hokas on longer runs, especially in the warmer months when my feet sweat more, to keep my toes from blistering. The BackBeat Fit are just a great pair of wireless headphones with good sound quality and a practical style at a really good comparative price.

I wish my gym had one of those stretching devices. So foreign to me don’t even know the name!

Looks very very useful though

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Don’t risk your life running/walking where there is ice.I was walking on a dirt path that had snow that iced over.Before I knew it I slipped and hit the back of my head on the ice.I thought I was a goner.
Use this time for planning or weight training ect.

Easy to find gloves for the 0 degrees celcius temps and above. Check out pearl izumi pro Amfib lobster gloves for the bitter cold.

Qotdmy under armour infared coldgear face masks save me and loving having waterproof trail shoes so far this winter. I love my lone peak 4.0 rsm mids for winter casual wear.

If you are afraid of being stuck in the mountain than you also need to take a whistle:)

For that Salomon hat, is the lime green on the back sold separately?

QD:Garmin Fenix 3 refurbished-so happy i saved my money for it made a huge difference in my running and pace

Do you need the halo if your hat would wick sweat away? And do you need sunglasses if the hat blocks most of rays? I have all three and typically use one at a time. Maybe I’m missing out?!

QOD: I wear wool socks and/or mittens instead of gloves. Keeping fingers together keeps them much warmer than separated, as with gloves. I usually cut a thumb hole in the socks for dexterity and ease of operating a GoPro or phone. MUCH warmer than gloves, and we DO have extreme winters in Silverton, CO (often sub-zero and many times colder than -20). Seth, I also NEVER run a a treadmill! Kudos! ����

the last hat is a big no no from me. just get a mini fisherman beanie and dad hats > flat baseball hats

Gear! My Suunto Spartan Trainer, Salomon cap, 4 dollar Kalenji running belt, & armband blinker has been my essential items so far for road running. The only thing lacking now is a recovery/rehydration drink that I’m looking out for.

Naked waist belt, this an awesome piece of kit for a few extra items. Check it out you won’t regret it ��������������

The coldest temp I’ve run in is -23F. The run was fine but afterwards it felt like my bones were frozen and could not warm up.

Hand warmers inside the gloves can be helpful on those extreme cold days

Favorite new piece of gear, the Kogalla RA Adventure Light, this light is the bomb! If you run at night, especially on trails, it doesn’t get better then this.

Gear. Great idea with the green hat. You never know. Great video. God bless.

Absolutely love your content. Definitely official now you are my #1 youtuber!
Would love for your inspiration / ideas on how to rock the ‘urban lumberjack’ look!?

Underwear is key! I use an Odlo underwear shirt when it freezes, and a craft thermal shirt with integrated windstopper if there’s a cold wind on top. The advantage is that they stick nicely to your body and keep it dry. A dry body is key for staying warm. Pretty expensive, but been using them for 10+ years and they never dissapointed me.

I waited in this video, when H&M captain cap comes, finally video got over ��

QD: when windly apply duct tape to front of pants to protect myself espically for guys

You already have the deep blue so order the peppermint Oil from Doterra… rub it on feet, hands and deep inhale… your feet and hands won’t get cold and your nose won’t run!

The green hat is great. It also helps you stay visible on the road, too. No Leki poles? 

This isn’t anything new, but Gu Rocktaine drink mix changed my nutrition set up on really long runs. All those calories and caffeine in a single water bottle blew my mind.

One I’m most excited about is the Ultimate Direction HardRocker hydration vest. I haven’t had a chance to test this gear out yet since I only got it about a week ago.

Gloves: my favorite are the Manzella silkweight gore windstoppers. I don’t overheat, but they keep the wind at bay

Oh boy, this is a tricky one, I just bought way too much gear in 2018 to pick just one…:). I discovered the Nathan handheld bottles this year and I loved them, my absolute favourite is the SpeedDraw Plus Insulated Flask. Some handhelds tend to move around or shift, but not this one. It’s super steady, keeps the water cool and has a nice pocket for some keys,…

I also bought some caps from Ciele, which in my opninion make the best running caps ever + they look super good. I almost always run with a hat of some sort, I feel naked without them and I have probably bought 5 or 6 Ciele caps in 2018, epic stuff!

And last both certainly not least: The quiver for poles from Salomon. It’s not that expensive and it is an absolute gamechanger to carry poles. Super easy access, they are not in the way and easy to attach or remove from my Salomon vest.

I’m curious as to what 2019 will bring…:)

I use Body Glide (anti-chaffing) on my face for those cold windy blustery days. It really helps prevent wind-burnt cheeks!

Perfect timing on this video, up near Ottawa, Ontario it’s dark early and cold basically until race day in may, thanks Seth!

I want those Hoka sandals. Sadly they’re only available in two sizes and starting at 65.99…crazy pricey!
I went back n forth all year between them and oofos, so I guess I you can say I snoozed and looozed.

Great suggestions Seth! My magic number is 45F. 45F is shorts and Tshirt. Colder 45F long sleeve shirt. 40F light sweats or tights with my wind breaker jacket. I wear a baseball style cap year round. 45F switches to a light stocking hat.
Light gloves at.. Yep.. 45F.
0F I bring out my facemask and heavier North Face gloves.
Happy Running from Green Bay Wisconsin. Currently 8 inches of snow on the ground!!!

Just bought a Petzel Nao with my Christmas pennies. It’s awesome ��

She: Why are you wearing a hat?

Me: I am too sexy for my hair thats why it isnt there!

Just what I needed as I looked for a headlamp, Petzel Nao……Favorite Gear 2018: VP 4% Flyknit!!!! BTW, talked to a “progressive” PT here at work regarding PF. She said, PF is symptom. Mostly caused by tight calves and hamstrings or other issues up-the-chain of muscles. Doing things to foot just treats (and hopefully helps relieve!!!) the symptom temporarily, but will not the resolve problem. My wife still suffering but new calf stretches are seeming to helping.

I love Altra. They are just the most comfortable running shoes in the world.

When you mentioned training in St. Louis, you spoke directly to my heart!! I fell in love with everything Altra this year. I can’t run without that zero drop anymore. Love your videos! Keep up the great work! Also, the EDC from Ultimate Direction is an honourable mention. Can grab and go with it so quickly when I’m fitting a run in!

Seth, I just got a text from Salazar. He says you need to lose weight.

I love running in the cold. like single digits. yes all the gear slows you down, but darn it makes you feel alive.
Key Advice as multi-decade winter runner: Layers. You get hot? Take a layer off. Also, face mask or balaclava. Most often overlooked is covering the face in extreme cold.

I thought it was my Solomonsense 5-set hydration pack, but that was last Christmas. No special gear this yearGod I need to treat myself. Trail shoes original Salomon sense pro. HAPPY NEW YEAR

I’m still confused while using head-wears after this video. My favorite (and safest) item is snap-back. Believe me, my friends call me “the walking egg” when wearing beanies �� So probably i’m waiting for a beanies outfit video from you. Thanks.