Summer running can be both amazing (all that daylight!) and challenging (all that sweat!). The right apparel can help you enjoy this special time of year by keeping you cooler and drier while feeling fast and fashionable. We tested 143 hot weather shorts, shirts, singlets, socks, and hats to find the best men’s apparel for your summer runs.
At a Glance
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SINGLETS
Best All-Around
Tracksmith Strata Singlet
Sizing: S-XL
Pros and Cons
⊕ Unbeatable heat and moisture management
⊕ Odor resistant
⊗ Costs twice as much as many other well-made singlets
This ultralight marvel is the best singlet I’ve run in during my 40+ years in the sport. The fit is slim but not restrictive, with plenty of stretch. The bluesign-certified nylon/elastane blend incorporates coldblack, a Schoeller Textil technology that reduces heat absorption like nothing else I’ve experienced. As someone who…