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    What to Wear When You Run in the Cold

    September 01, 2023 3 min read

    Man running a race in cold and wet conditions

    Here at io, we really love running. Most of the team here are runners. We do fun runs. parkruns. Trail runs. Half marathons. Marathons. Ultras. Stage races. You name it, we’ve run it… or would like to.

    But you know what we don’t really like? The cold. Lucky for us, we don’t have to worry about it because our io takes care of that. Our natural, lightweight, breathable layers are absolutely perfect for cold weather running.

    If you want to be super comfortable next time you run in the cold, here’s what the experts on our io Run Team suggest:

    1. Choose the perfect leggings with next level comfort.

    If you like running in leggings, you’ll love ours. They’re not as colourful as some, and not quite as compressiony as full compression leggings, but the revolutionary fabric will give you a great combo of thermal + compression which = next level comfort.

    Woman posing in sportswear Woman showing thumb loops in sports top

     

    2. Designed for mountains, loved by trail runners. 


    It really depends on exactly how cold it’s gonna be, but most runners go for the Altitude contact fit tops. They’re snug fitting, so they’re not for everyone and you may want to size up. But they’re soft and warm and even though they were designed as a base layer for on mountain, runners love ‘em. And if you don’t want the snug fit, you can always go for the Ultra range which is a sporty fit, or Universal range which is a regular fit. And whichever range you choose, you’ll get the natural thermo-regulating performance of premium Aussie merino.

    Man walking outdoors Woman wearing a red top
    Man running wearing a black top Woman wearing a black and white neck gaiter



    3. No one likes a cold head. We’ve got it covered.

    Neck/Head warmer. If you don’t have one of these in your running kit, you don’t know what you’re missing. Super versatile, wear it however you want to keep your neck, ears, head warm. They’re pretty amazing and way better than regular cotton or synthetic ones.

    4. Keep your hands warm too!

    Gloves. These lightweight merino gloves are just what you need to keep your pinkies warm. Not much else we can say about these. They’re gloves and they’re made out of one of our premium merino fabrics.

    Using a mobile phone with gloves on Man running in the outdoors

     

    5. Go with an io zip for extra versatility.


    Insiders tip: Everyone’s different, but we can highly recommend our zip tops for running too. The higher collar gives you extra warmth if and when you need it, but sleeves up, zip down keeps you from overheating if you warm up.

    And look, at the end of the day, we know runners love the big, popular running brands. And we’re just a smaller cult Aussie brand. So we know we’re not for everyone. But if you’re the kind of person who likes to run your own race and blaze your own trails, gives us a go. Our stuff comes with a money back guarantee which we offer because we know almost no one ever wants to part with their io once they’re tried it. So what have you got to lose?

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    Let customers speak for us

    from 1823 reviews
    Love it

    Looks and feels great. Has kept me warm under my jacket in Boston. My second one of these and love it

    Vanessa M
    Ultra Zip
    Comfort and smart enough to wear out

    Comfort and smart enough to wear out.

    brendan finnigan
    Glacier Tracksuit Pants
    Worth the expense

    Best and most comfortable merino clothing for the UK and Canada winter. A must buy is the base layers. Tops and leggings. Very happy with my purchase.
    Easy to care.
    Can't wait to use my gear for next trip to Finland 2025.

    Graham White
    Altitude Tee - Southern Cross
    Spot on

    Great slogan as well. As used by owners of e72.au

    G Daly
    Universal Nature Tee
    Perfect

    All set for winter!

    G Daly
    Altitude Crew
    Fantastic for the Camino/long hikes

    I wore this tee on the Camino and loved it. I hand washed it every second night and by morning it was always dry. I love the dazzling blue colour, the higher neckline was great for preventing sunburn and the sleeve length was perfect. I only had two tees with me for 42 days and I never tired of wearing this tee. It has kept its shape and has plenty more wear left in it.

    S.
    Universal Tee - Explore All The Places
    Walked the Camino in them

    Fantastic for hiking and everyday use. I bought two pairs of the bikini briefs for the Camino (40 days of walking) and they were fantastic. They dry really quickly. I would hand wash out a pair at night, roll them in a towel to get the excess moisture out, hang them up and by morning they were always dry. The hot pink colour made them easy to find in my pack too. Love them!

    SUSI
    Zodiac Bikini Brief
    Altitude Boxers

    The boxers themselves are excellent. Great material and a great fit. What set ioMerino apart was the proactive customer service. I was very impressed

    David Fell
    Altitude Boxers - Ready for Adventure
    Best ever socks

    These are the best socks I have ever had. Cushioned and extremely comfortable, they fit in my shoes like much thinner synthetic socks, they can be worn for days before they need washing and they don’t walk down into my shoes.

    Maggie Ramsay
    No Show Socks
    A great investment

    This jumper is going to be my new best friend, even in Australian spring/autumn (or Melbourne summer!).
    In Norway at present - well and truly minus- and it performs wonderfully as a layer, or a quite-dressy top indoors.
    I'm really pleased with the quality, and it's NOT made in China!

    D W
    Pinnacle 2.0
    Altitude Zip

    Perfect for when riding my bike. Long sleeves are great for keeping the sun at bay. I find it breathes well and wicks very nicely. Highly recommended.

    Neil Penny
    Altitude Zip
    Works for me

    This is my 2nd pair. I don't see myself as a leggings bloke so wear shorts over them. Perfect for recovery, camping, bush walking and around the house. Woll on the skin works for me.

    Richard W.
    Pace Compression Leggings - Original
    Excellent product

    Excellent, comfotable, dry, long lasting merino socks. I love them for trail running and casual no show in shoes or 3/4 boots.

    Richard W.
    No Show Socks
    Best Pants EVER

    These Tights are the best - I have six pairs. They keep me warm and dry in the winter, but I also wear them all through summer ( see below 34 degrees and very happy) I mean, how can millions of sheep be wrong? As far as comfort and fit they are true to size and the most comfortable pants I own.

    Minnie
    Pace Compression Leggings - Outsider Edition
    Loving this Gaiter

    With Io Merino and cold weather it is a pleasure looking forward wearing their gaiters. So soft and has this silk like texture to their high quality Merino and lighness having around neck. Sits great and comfy and make one look forward to just enjoy wearing it. Colours!! Such a great selection and really fab to add colour to whatever wearing with and stylish too. The logo is comfortable too as can wear showing or not and still looks good on show too. I have them in two more colours and gifting one. The colours on this Merino superb with fabric and shades are different to anything I have seen before. Makes for great feel to adventuring outdoors or being extra snug indoors.

    Grace I
    Altitude Neck Warmer