![]() If you’re not a Spandex shorts type of runner, I totally get it. – ZR (Photo: Courtesy Nike) Nike Pro Dri-Fit Shorts (4+ years) While the style has changed only slightly, Oiselle continues to sell this pair of impeccable shorts that continue to be my go-to pair of plain black shorts for all occasions. The hems remain intact and narry a thread is out of place. They haven’t pilled, they haven’t gotten baggy, or shrunk. The ageless shorts fit perfectly when I got them, and they retain their yoga-pants perfect stretch today. In college, I bought a pair of Oiselle Roga shorts off Poshmark, so they were not new when I got them (don’t worry, I washed them as vigorously as the aforementioned syrup-covered vest). – ZR (Photo: Courtesy Oiselle) Oiselle Roga Shorts (time, unknown) With the ability to quickly and easily replace the lenses, you’re able to keep your frames in the mix for years and years. Nothing’s worse than losing a perfectly good pair of sunglasses to a tiny scratch. Sunski sunglasses come with lens replacement kits so that you can replace the lenses when the polarization wears off, or they get scratched. ![]() If you’re like me, sunglasses can really take a beating when you’re pulling them in and out of your hydration vest. RELATED: Training Plans For Every Distance, All In One Place (Photo: Courtesy Sunski) Sunski Sunglasses (4+ years) ( Patagonia will also help with repairs if you’re not dying to get crafty, too.) – Zoë Rom, editor in chief When I’m looking for gear that goes the distance, I want something that’s durable, and fairly easy to repair. The stretchy material of this vest was easy enough to repair with some upholstery thread and Noso gear patches. For gear that lasts, the less moving parts (and plastic pieces!) there are, the better.Īfter making the questionable choice to leave a gel-filled vest unattended with my Australian shepherd puppy, I discovered my dog had, uh, modified the vest by removing a front pocket and adding extra ventilation to the back with her teeth. Instead of two-part plastic clasps, simple hooks keep this vest attached at the front. The durability of this pack is based in its simplicity: there aren’t too many bells and whistles that can break. I’ve coated it in every sports gu imaginable and subjected it to vigorous scrubbing to remove the sweat, dust and maple syrup that accrues as a normal part of ultrarunning. The stretchy material holds its shape after many many miles of wear and tear and stands up to rough and tumble rounds in the washer. This vest is durable and easy to repair when its age finally starts to show. (Photo: Courtesy Patagonia) Patagonia Slope Runner Vest (3+ years) Here’s the gear we’ve used for years, and how it has handled the test of time. Taking care of your gear so that it lasts is an important part of environmental stewardship, and is a great way to save a few bucks along the way. While some things, like shoes, have a more limited shelf-life from inevitable wear and tear, there are lots of things like vests, shells, shades and shorts that can last for years and years. Some of the latest and greatest swag is great and useful, but oftentimes, we find ourselves reaching for gear we’ve had for years and years. We get lots of gear sent to Trail Runner to test. ![]() Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
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