Category: Hats & Visors

Asics Fleece Beanie Review

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If you decide to run outside in winter, the Asics Deluxe Fleece Beanieis going to be just the ticket to keeping your run comfortable and enjoyable.

asics fleece running hat

There’s an interesting fact that many runners don’t know. Most other winter sports enthusiasts like skiers, snowshoers, or hikers also are completely unaware of this fact.

In the winter, 40% of your body heat escapes through your head!

You can layer all you want. You might have a nifty baselayer next to the skin which wicks away moisture. You may have a middle layer of lightweight fleece or wool for a cozy comfortable feeling. You could even have a high-tech outer jacket which repels wind and water. But all of these will still leave you cold if you do not cover your head!

However, keep layering and wear the Asics Deluxe Fleece Beanieand you will be toasty warm during your workout even through the most inclement weather. The beanie is 100% polyester fleece. It incorporates a 3D 3-panel anatomical design and even boasts of an anti-bacterial mesh head liner. In addition, the Asics logo is reflective so you will be visible to motorists during those critical early morning and evening hours when it’s hard to see.

The Asics Fleece Beanie is a super choice for winter running comfort.

The Best Running Hats For Hot Weather

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When running in the heat, it is generally a good idea to wear some sort of hat or cap to protect your head. In cold weather, a large amount of the body’s heat is lost through the head. In hot weather, the converse is true. Keeping your head cool and protected from the sun’s rays will make your run both more enjoyable and safer. Depending on the type of cap or hat, there are a variety of benefits to covering your head while running in hot weather. Caps made of wicking material keep your head cooler by pulling sweat away from your skin, much like certain types of athletic shirt do. A hat with a bill helps to shade your face and eyes, reducing the chance of sunburn to the head and face. Hats can help to keep hair under control and both hair and sweat out of your eyes. Some of the best running hats for use in hot weather include:

Columbia Omni Freeze Zero Hat

Columbia Omni-Freeze Zero Trail Dryer: This Columbia hat features Omni Freeze gel in the headband fabric, which gets cold when wet. It adds no weight at all to the fabric and it works!  This is my absolute favorite hat. The headband gets cool the more I sweat and the hat is super lightweight and breathable.  It also offers SPF 50 sun protection.  Columbia also makes clothing with the Omni Freeze technology.

Brooks Running Hat

Brooks Headsweats: The Brooks mesh hats get great reviews.  The mesh allows for optimal cooling  and evaporation of sweat.

Infinity Cool Cap: The Pearl Izumi Infinity In-R-Cool  boasts superior moisture wicking capabilities with its trademarked In-R-Cool technology. The cap’s bill shades eyes from glare, aided by its dark underside. Reflective bits have been added to increase visibility. The hat’s hook and loop closure makes sizing easy..

Buff UV: The Buff UV Head Cover is a tube-shaped piece of fabric utilizing Polygiene and CoolMax technology for microbe-free moisture wicking. This unique accessory can be used as a headband, scarf, bandana, face mask and several other things. Dip it in water to keep you head or neck cool in hot weather, or wear it under a hat for extra sweat absorption.

Halo headband

Halo II Headband

 

Halo Headband: Do you prefer headbands to hats? Try the Halo Headband Pullover for effective sweat absorption without all the coverage of a cap. This headband also fits under a bicycle helmet. Halo puts  thin piece of rubber-like material at the base of the band to channel sweat away from the eyes. It works better than any other headband I have tried.