Running tops and t-shirts for women
The running tops and t-shirts for women include technical t-shirts, tops, vests, and long sleeves, from adidas, Elite Lab, Dynafit, Newline, Joma, or Rogelli.
Fit, length, and back: three details that make for a comfortable top throughout your run.
Styles: crop, fitted or long
Women’s running tops come in various lengths. The crop t-shirt, like the Essential Adi365, stops above the waist and is worn with high-waisted leggings: it ventilates and doesn't ride up while running. The fitted style is close to the body, preventing the fabric from flapping with each stride, and the long cut covers the hips and stays in place under a running belt.
Racerback tank tops, like the Joma Record, expose the shoulder blades and pair well with cross-back bras, without the straps overlapping. Short tank tops are suitable for hot weather and competitions.
Long sleeves and zips for temperature control
For mid-season, a long-sleeve jersey with a zip collar, like the Elite Lab Core, allows you to regulate temperature by unzipping the collar when you get warm, without taking off the garment. Worn close to the body, it also serves as a base layer under a jacket in cold weather. Long-sleeve trail jerseys, like the Dynafit Ultra, provide sun protection and a sturdier fabric for the trails.
Breathable fabrics and care
Technical fabrics wick sweat away to the outside, where it evaporates. At adidas, they are grouped under the name Climacool, featuring perforated areas on the back and under the arms, where the body heats up the most. Adizero jerseys, which are thinner, are designed for competition, and the Archive editions bring back the style of old running jerseys. Recycled fabrics, like those from the Elite Lab Sustainable line, offer the same performance.
A technical jersey should be washed at 30 degrees, without fabric softener, which reduces breathability, and air dries quickly in a few hours.
The rest of women's running apparel
Women’s running apparel extends to:
- Shorts and tights, with or without an integrated liner.
- Trousers and leggings, long, 7/8 or winter styles.
- Sweatshirts, for warming up.
- Windbreakers and jackets, lightweight or reflective.
- Bras, socks and underwear, by support level.
- Accessories, visors and arm sleeves.
- Compression, socks and sleeves.
All of it can be found on the women’s apparel page.
New arrivals and good deals
The new arrivals feature the latest releases, the sales highlight discounted items, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The good deals, clearance sales, sales, and Black Friday all have their dedicated running page.
Frequently asked questions
What to wear with a crop t-shirt for running?
With high-waisted leggings: the crop t-shirt, like the Essential Adi365, stops above the waist, ventilates and doesn’t ride up while running. A longer cut is more practical for covering the hips under a running belt.
Why choose a racerback tank top?
It exposes the shoulder blades and pairs well with cross-back bras, without strap overlap. The Joma Record is an example, and short tank tops are suited for hot weather and competitions.
What top to wear for running in mid-season?
A long-sleeve jersey with a zip collar, like the Elite Lab Core, allows you to unzip the collar when you’re warm without removing the garment. Worn close to the body, it also serves as a base layer under a jacket when it’s colder.
What jersey to wear for trail running?
A long-sleeve trail jersey, like the Dynafit Ultra, adds sun protection and a sturdier fabric that withstands friction from the bag and vegetation on the trails.
Are recycled fabric jerseys as effective?
Yes, recycled fabrics, like those from the Elite Lab Sustainable line, offer the same sweat-wicking performance. Like any technical jersey, they are washed at 30 degrees, without fabric softener, and air dry.
