Runner's accessories
The Running Accessories include laces, number belts and hydration belts, sleeves, gloves, insoles and cups, from Nathan, Coxa Carry, Asics, Brooks, Gore, Nike, McDavid or Noene.
Small accessories often solve real problems: knots coming undone, pockets that are too small, cold hands.
Elastic and Reflective Laces
Elastic laces, like the Nathan Run Laces, are adjusted once and for all with a lock and never come undone: the shoe slips on like a slipper. They are invaluable in triathlon, where every second of transition matters, and for runners whose feet swell on long distances, the elastic accommodates this swelling. Reflective laces add a point of bright visibility in movement, very noticeable in headlights, on a part of the body that moves with each stride.
Belts: Race Number, Phone, and Water
The race number belt, like the Mako or Z3R0D, holds the race number without pins and can be turned to the front for running or to the back for cycling. The running belt, like the Brooks Cascadia, is an elastic band with pockets that keeps your phone, keys, and gels close to the body without bouncing around. The hydration belt, like the Asics Fujitrail or the Coxa Carry, adds one or two flasks for long outings without a point of water.
Sleeves, Gloves, and Insoles
Cooling arm sleeves, like the Nike ACG Cooling, protect against the sun and provide a cooling sensation when wet, useful in summer and on trails. Compression sleeves for the legs, like the McDavid, support the calves. In winter, lightweight gloves, Gore, Nike, or Mizuno Breath Thermo, can be tucked into a pocket once your hands warm up, and mittens retain heat better in extreme cold.
Replacement insoles, like the Noene, which are very thin and shock-absorbing, or Ortholite from La Sportiva, made from breathable foam, restore comfort to a shoe whose original insole has compressed. The foldable cup is perfect for races that have eliminated disposable cups at aid stations.
Other Gear
GPS watches, fitness bands, and headphones are grouped in the electronics, and bags and vests in the luggage. Everything is on the equipment page.
New Arrivals and Great Deals
The new arrivals showcase the latest releases, the promos feature previous versions at discounted prices, and items shipped in 24 hours are packed and sent out within 24 hours. The good deals, clearance, sales, and the Black Friday have their running page, throughout the Black Friday, the year-end holidays, winter sales, and French Days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do triathletes use no-tie laces?
Elastic laces, like the Nathan Run Laces, are adjusted once with a lock and never come undone: the shoe slips on like a slipper, and every second of transition counts. The elastic also accommodates foot swelling on long distances.
How to run with your phone without it bouncing?
A running belt, like the Brooks Cascadia, is an elastic band with pockets that keeps your phone, keys, and gels close to the body. For long outings without a point of water, a hydration belt like the Asics Fujitrail adds one or two flasks.
What gloves to wear for running in winter?
Lightweight gloves, like the Gore, Nike, or Mizuno Breath Thermo, can be tucked into a pocket once your hands warm up. In extreme cold, mittens keep heat better, as the fingers warm each other up.
When to change the insole of running shoes?
When the original insole has compressed and comfort decreases. Very thin and shock-absorbing replacement insoles, like the Noene, or breathable foam ones, like the Ortholite from La Sportiva, restore comfort to the shoe.
What are cooling arm sleeves for?
Sleeves like the Nike ACG Cooling protect the arms from the sun and provide a cooling sensation once wet, useful in summer and on trails. For the legs, compression sleeves McDavid support the calves.
