Heading to the mountains this winter? We’ve got the most colourful, hi-tech and innovative kit required for an adrenaline-fuelled winter sports break, whether your main objective is staying safe on the slopes, exceeding the speed of sound on your favourite black run or dazzling other skiers with a spectacularly bright jacket

A FEW CONSIDERED ADDITIONS TO YOUR CHRISTMAS WISH LIST WILL SEE YOU THROUGH THE DAYS BEYOND

Your kit needs to blend protection with style when you’re 17 years old. Lyle Armitage reveals his autumnal go-to gear

The Runner’s World team are always sweating the details as we put the latest gear through its paces. Our collective efforts have road-and trail-tested hundreds of products over the past year, and now we’ve compared notes and pored over the data to hand-pick the best of the best. Over the following pages, you’ll find the stand-out kit that has enhanced our running in 2025, all lined up on the red carpet to claim the coveted gongs in the various categories of our annual Gear Awards

We take a look at some of the season’s must-haves to keep you looking your best

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