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CLient_Women’s Fitness (UK)
Women’s Fitness (UK)
7 of the Best: Running Caps
Keep the sun out of your eyes and your hair in check
Pretty in pink - For an energising burst of pink, the ultralight Asics Adam cap, £15, sports some reflective blobs and mesh ventilation, plus a Velcro fastening. Its Dry Science fabric should help you keep your cool. It also boasts a sweat-absorbent inner band; www.mizuno.edu/.
Night owl - A must for long winter nights, Brooks Nightlife hat, £14, boasts neon yellow and reflective strips to make you stand out in headlights. A flashing LED light at the back of this wind-and water-repellant cap will ensure you’re always visible; www.brooksrunning.co.uk.
Good fit - Pearl Izumi’s great-looking Ultra Lite cap, £20, helps keep sweat out of your eyes, thanks to the beautifully soft wicking fabric around the headband. The elastic and Velcro fastening system should give you a great fit, and there are small reflective logos on the back; see www.sheactive.co.uk.
Run in the sun - Ronhill’s Run cap, £10, is perfect for sunny days thanks to its large peak. Light as a feather with a Velcro fastening and mesh to help keep you cool, it’s also water-repellent should the sun be chased away by showers; www.ronhill.com.
Simply chic - For a classic look in black or white, Casall’s cap, £14.95, is great for most sports. It’s made of water-resistant and stain-repellent Multisoft Tactile material and has an adjustable strap; www.casallstore.com.
It’s a classic - Another great all-rounder, Nike’s Metal Swoosh cap, £10, is made of 70 percent polyester and 30 percent cotton and comes in a rainbow of colours for those who like to coordinate their outfits! An adjustable strap at the back should help you get the perfect fit; see www.nike.com.