Which running T-shirt: sweat-wicking or cotton blend?

This range has 323 pieces of running clothing from adidas, Nike, Under Armour, 361 and more, and 152 of them are T-shirts. The first choice is the fabric.

• Sweat-wicking tops pull moisture away so you stay drier. Nike uses Dri-FIT, as in the Rise 365 and the Dri-FIT Trail T-Shirt. adidas uses Climacool on the Adi365 Climacool and Run It Brand Love tees. Under Armour's Launch tees are light and stretchy, and the Launch Printed T-shirt wicks sweat and dries really fast.
• Cooling tops add airflow and a cool feel. Under Armour Iso-Chill fabric, on the Iso-Chill Laser Heat and Launch Elite tees, helps disperse body heat and feels cool to the touch, with laser perforations for airflow. The Anta Running T-shirt has a perforated insert on the back.
• Cotton-blend tops, such as the Under Armour Run 96 and Run Like A T-Shirt, are super-soft for all-day comfort.

Shorts: lined, 2-in-1 or unlined

Running shorts differ in what sits underneath. Brief-lined shorts, like the Nike Stride and Challenger, have a built-in brief. 2-in-1 shorts, such as the adidas Own the Run Climacool and the Under Armour Launch 2-in-1, pair an outer short with inner tights or a liner. The Nike Challenger 23cm shorts are unlined. Leg length is listed too, from about 12.5cm to 23cm on the Nike Challenger line.

Long sleeves and zips for cooler runs

When it is cooler, a long sleeve or a zip top adds a light layer. The Nike Pacer is a relaxed half-zip with thumbholes, and the Nike Stride is a quarter-zip running top. The adidas Adi365 Running Essentials Long Sleeve is made for runs in cooler conditions.

For most runs, start with a Dri-FIT or Climacool T-shirt and a pair of brief-lined shorts. See all running T-shirts, running shorts and bottoms and the women's running range.