SUMMER TOPS
We’ve reviewed a selection of the latest in lightweight, cool colours and high tech tees and tops for men and women. Tried and tested by runners like you
5 MEN'S TOPS
ASICS SLEEVELESS TOP, £22,
www.asics.co.uk "This top is made from double knit polyester
Coolmax®. It's a slim fit and there was no rubbing as it's made
with friction-free seams. Lightweight, good fit
and ideal for summer." John Standford, London
COMBAT HYPER COOL £32,
www.nikestore.com "A tight-fitting but chafe-free base-layer designed to keep you cool. Made from
Dri-FIT® fabric, it also
has well-placed mesh ventilation inserts."
Carl Watkins, Richmond 5 WOMEN'S TOPS
NIKE PRO
SPIRO TRAINING SHIRT £12.50, www.
spiroactivewear.com
"Made with CoolDry® mesh fabric, this top wicks away sweat, and compares favourably
to more expensive tops in my wardrobe." Harrison West, Eastbourne
GORE ZIP VEST £44.99,
www.gorerunning.co.uk "An expensive option, but worth it. It has
contrast flat-lock seams which keep chafing
down and is lightweight and cool with mesh
inserts - plus reflective features for visibility." Kyle Jones, York
ODLO SILAS TANK £35,
www.odlo.com/en
"I was given this to test as I'm very sweaty! It
has unique 'silver ions' that work to prevent bacteria and nasty smells, and is fast
drying. Kept me dry and fresh-smelling." Mike Ovens, Eastbourne
CREWROOM VAPOUR X TOP £25.55, www.
crewroom.co.uk
"This lightweight vest uses Vapour X™
technology. Bamboo
charcoal, a sustainable resource, disperses moisture, making it
breathable and fresh." Sally Wills, London
PERFORMANCE TOP £34,
www.adidas.co.uk "Looks great and fits well; elasticated waist
keeps it in place. Made with TECHFIT™ muscle
support, and flat seams to eliminate chafing." Carol Warwick, London
ADIDAS ADILIBRIA WOMEN'S
ASICS AYAMI TOP £35,
www.asics.co.uk "Ayami is the
fashionable range from Asics and it's nice to wear something that's cool to look at, as well as to run in. The
drawstring waist stops it flapping about." Helen O'Toole, London
GORE RUNNING VEST £34.99, www.
gorerunning.co.uk "Gore products feel good on, and fit well.
There's a handy pocket in the back with
reflective zip and logo too. Kept me cool and dry on a long hot run." Susan West, Brighton
CRAFT PERFORMANCE RUN TEE £28,
www.craft.se
"Fashionable coral
colour and a good fit, with good ventilation. Uses Tetra fabrics with four channels that
transport moisture via layers of fabric." Frances Wall, London
RUNNING FREE n 13
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