Best Gear for Winter Workouts: 2020

We’re excited to bring you the best gear for winter workouts from Ryne Melcher, our Director of Performance Footwear and Kintec Run Clinics.

Not only is Ryne our performance footwear expert and buyer, he’s run a million miles, and so many ultra-marathons we’ve lost count! Plus, you’ll often find him testing out new footwear while running the North Shore trails and scaling mountains.

Ryne invites you to join him, and our Kintec Run Leaders, for our Run Clinics starting Feb. 10 & 11. If you need extra encouragement and motivation, check out our 5 great reasons to get out and stay active this winter.

Drop by a Kintec store near you to check out this amazing gear and find your perfect fit!

Best Winter Running Shoes

Saucony Peregrine ICE+

• Advanced ARCTIC GRIP provides superior traction on snow and ice
• Mid and top-sole cushioning is reponsive and protective uphill and down
• Water resistant upper keeps feet warm and dry

Best Outdoor Walking Shoes

Salomon Shelter CS WP

• Flexible, lightweight, full waterproof bootie for complete weather protection
• OrthoLite® insole provides superior cushioning, unmatched comfort, breathability and durability
• Contagrip® W treads provide major traction and adhesion in freezing temperatures
• Climatherm provides a highly insulated lightweight layer for superior warmth

Best Trail Running Shoes

Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 5

• Nike React foam is lightweight, durable and delivers a smooth, responsive ride
• Sticky rubber pods on outsole deliver wet-surface traction
• Overlays surround the forefoot for enhanced durability

Best Trail Walking Shoes

Columbia Peakfreak™ X2 OutDry™

• Lightweight, rugged, and waterproof-breathable construction for multi-sport wet weather activities
• Uppers have welded overlays for stability combined with a responsive, high-energy-return midsole
• Enhanced tractions adapts to any terrain

Favourite Outdoor Waterproof Shoes

Brooks Cascadia 14 GTX

• TrailTack rubber outsole allows for increased traction on wet and dry surfaces
• Full internal saddle system gives you a close-to-foot fit
• New Cordura Mud Guard protects from debris, while allowing water in and out

Best Warm Running Socks

Smartwool PhD® Run Light Elite Micro Socks

• Virtually Seamless™ toe for enhanced comfort
• Achilles tab designed to prevent sock from slipping down into footwear
• Mesh ventilation zones provide optimum moisture management and maximum breathability
• Maximum impact protection with targeted cushioning on the ball and heel of the foot

Best Warm Walking Socks

Wigwam Haiku Valley Socks

• Seamless toe for minimum friction and maximum comfort
• Aggressive moisture management keeps you dry and protects from blisters
• Lighweight and odour-free

Favourite Trail Hydration Pack

Salomon Advanced Skin 12 Set

• Integrated soft flasks make it easy to drink as soon as you feel thirsty, and stays balanced when you run
• Sensifit construction offers a snug, precise, comfortable fit, and balances the load front and back
•  Easy to use, with different ways to adjust the fit and carry poles and accessories

Best Trekking Poles

Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Trekking Poles

• Help stabilize and maintain balance; improve circulation; and reduce impact on knee joints and leg muscles
• Lightweight EVA foam grip and breathable, moisture-wicking strap
• Non-slip EVA foam mini-grip extension
• Three-section foldable shaft with speed cone deployment and FlickLock adjustability

Favourite Lights

Nathan Neutron Fire RX Headlamp

•  Includes a USB-rechargeable battery for longer, brighter runs, 25+ hours burn time
• Features red, green, or blue strobe strips
•  Water resistant with reflective strap