The New Balance Gift Guide for Runners

Long one of our favourite brands, and ubiquitous in the running world—trusted, innovative and synonymous with quality and ethics—New Balance manufactures a brilliant selection of winter gear, both for style, and for your workouts. As we enter our last week of holiday shopping, iRun is pleased to present the New Balance Gift Guide for Runners, quality gifts we are proud to recommend.

Fresh Foam X Hierro v7 GTX

With a Vibram mega-grip outsole and Fresh Foam cushioning, these amazing winter warriors are excellent both on roads and in the trails. There’s superior traction on slippery surfaces and the waterproof, breathable membrane offers cozy toe protection. Available in multiple widths and orthotic-friendly, hard to picture the runner in Canada who wouldn’t appreciate these beneath their tree. Click here for details.

Ankle socks

Dry moisture wicking material and anatomically-friendly construction makes these ankle socks a no-brainer for any runner. Besides, who doesn’t need socks this time of year? Click here, and please dig.

Toque

Don’t sleep on the New Balance line of athleisure-wear. The brand has emerged as fashion-forward and there’s no better example than their flat knit street-style hats, available in multiple colours.

Hoodie

New Balance has multiple genderless lines available and this pink hoodie sweatshirt never fails to elicit raves when worn on a Saturday night. Again: if you only know New Balance for their 880 sneakers, look again at the brand: this is no longer a dad joke company. Stand out, by clicking here.

Running gloves

Back to the basics with warm, knit, moisture-repellant non-cotton gloves, perfect for running outdoors in chilly Canadian winter climates. They’re also touch-screen friendly, please click here, and enjoy.

Backpack

Everyday commuter backpack, again from the company’s street-style line. Durable, stylish and affordable: a nice way in the universe to represent your favourite running brand.

Impact Run Heat-Grid Tight

A hardcore winter running tight, this fabric warms up as you perspire, making them the perfect accessory on your winter Sunday long run. The inner-liner is designed to keep the fabric off the skin and these are also durable—I’ve worn mine, hard, for years. Get some, right here.