Dashing and darling running gifts to give and get by Brooks

With the holidays and gift-giving season officially here, its time to surprise your favorite stride star with Brooks bright and breakthrough new gear that will power up their pace and have them jogging with joy. And don’t forget to treat yourself to a new workout wardrobe that will step up your running regimen and amp up your style so you can beat your own personal records!

After all, Brooks is the go-to brand that’s always on top of the running game, delivering stylish AND super-performing styles that are the perfect mix of forward-thinking innovation and feel-good fashion. And this holiday season is no exception, Brooks “brings it” with a cutting-edge collection aimed to let you and yours run, play, and perform with passion, power and ease!

Scroll down below and check out these must-have and got-to-give holiday picks that will have her heart racing with elation and have him smiling with pure appreciation.

Women’s Canopy Jacket

 

Treat yourself and rock this all-weather running jacket or surprise the fitness fashionista in your life with this ground-breaking glow-getter that’s sure to rev up their running and win them the spotlight! Brooks Canopy Jacket is a high-performance, super-stylish, and packable jacket that’s an all-weather warrior with bright and beautiful retroreflectivity that lights up at night, making it a holiday highlight and must-give gift. The Canopy Jacket is a dashing trendsetter that has a semi-fitted cut that’s long and lean along with a femininely flattering fit that’s sleek and snug. It’s made with a feather-light and smooth polyester shell that’s powered by a DriLayer Seal that enhances this jacket-of-all trades to be chafe-free and comfortably breathable—and to repel rain and ward off the winds. It’s also designed with practical but performance-minded features including a sleek and storable hood to take cover and shield from the elements, generously-sized zip hand pockets and an inner media pocket for hands-free running, and soft stretch cuffs with hidden thumbholes to keep hands cozy. What’s more, the Canopy Jacket has a cutting-edge and super-stylish retroreflectivity that lights up to stride straight into sundown. Plus, it is cleverly and conveniently packable—it packs right up into its left-hand pocket and has a neon yellow elastic band that reads “Run Happy” to easily transport and carry.

Overall, Brooks Women’s Canopy Jacket is a revolutionary ‘round-the-clock running staple that makes the perfect surprise for the beloved runner in your life who will surely appreciate and adore its fashionable look, functional details, weather protection and it’s amazing retroreflectivity that will let glow gorgeous this season and into 2018!

Brooks Women’s Canopy Jacket retails for $150. Sizing note: This jacket runs smaller, for a more comfortable fit size up.

 

 

Adrenaline GTS 18

 

Power up their pace with these sleek and modern daily trainers that are the perfect balance of plush comfort and stability, making it a must-have gift for the runner in your life that needs a little support in their stride. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18 is a fresh mix of favorite features combined with some modern updates for a shoe that’s aimed to please both the beginner and marathon runner that tends to moderately-and-highly over pronate. Brooks has enhanced the Adrenaline GTS 18 with a completely new mesh upper that’s modern and streamlined along with a more refined overlay, delivering a sleek design that’s incredibly comfortable. The Adrenaline GTS 18 also has an updated BioMoGo DNA midsole that delivers a softer, more flexible underfoot feel. And its paired with a Progressive Diagonal Rollbar (PDRB) that will keep your fave runner perfectly aligned, guiding their feet with every step for a smooth transition. The Adrenaline GTS 18 has also been enhanced with added rubber placements on the outsole that offer great ground-gripping action for a secure stride as well as provide a durability that lasts. Overall, Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18 is a swoon-worthy gift that will give your runner premium performance and smooth stability, so they can run happy this holiday season and beyond!

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18 retails for $120, and is available for both women and men in a variety of cool colorways.

 

 

Men’s Cascadia Thermal Jacket

 

Gift yourself or treat the much-loved man in your life this genius can’t stop won’t stop jacket that’s not only truly wishlist-worthy but will let him dash on no matter what the weather brings. The Cascadia Thermal Jacket is THE holiday season’s style stunner and wet-and-windy warrior that repels rain, withstands winds, and conquers the cold during long runs with super-performance. The Cascadia Thermal Jacket is made from a polyester and nylon blend that feels cozy and soft, and is lightweight—and its enhanced with a Polyfill insulation that will keep him nice and warm without overheating. It features a semi-fitted design that’s sleek with a straight hemline which comfortably covers the body, and delivers crave-able ease of movement for the dreamiest dash of his life. Plus, Brooks equipped this versatile jacket with details that matter most including, a cozy stand collar for added protection, along with a full-length zip closure with a chin garage and draft flap to keep the chill out, three handy pockets to securely store essentials including a media pocket, hidden thumbhole for extra coverage, and two slim and sleek reflective stripes at the back to stay visible at night. What’s more, Brooks Cascadia Thermal Jacket is fashion-meets-function at its best, it performs strong as a running jacket but also wins bragging rights when it comes to style, making it his go-to jacket from running to workouts to weekends.

Overall, the Cascadia Thermal Jacket is a top-performing jacket that’s the perfect gift for the guy-on-the-go, letting him take on any forecast and running challenge with ease, style, and power!

Brooks Men’s Cascadia Thermal Jacket retails for $160, and is available in Black/Asphalt and Bay/Asphalt. The Cascadia Thermal Jacket fits true to size.

 

 

Levitate running shoes

 

Make their season merry with Brooks’ newest contender that will help your runner rise up to reach new running records. Brooks Levitate shoes will propel your stride star to a whole new level of running thanks to their supreme energy return paired with continuous comfort and springy responsiveness. While the Levitate shoes may be the new kicks on the Brooks block, make no mistake these running shoes hit solid ground like true pros, making it a highly-wanted gift to give and get for neutral runners of all levels. The Levitate’s feature a crazy comfortable fit right out of the box, they feature a 3D Fit Print and airy FitKnit upper that looks stylish and sleek—and delivers a seamless, highly breathable and intuitive fit that comfortably contours and supports the foot as it moves and expands without restricting it. The Levitate’s are equipped with a DNA AMP midsole made from highly-resilient polyurethane (PU) foam for a springy and consistent ride that returns energy back to your runner. This dynamic midsole is also enhanced with a bouncy outsole featuring a flexible, arrow-point pattern for a quick and efficient heel to toe transition that allows for powerful running with precision. The Levitate’s not only have real run-enhancing details that matter, but they also boast dashing good looks! These shoes are super stylish and soar with every step—and they have a sleek look with a fashionable-yet-functional upper and cool color combination, that will definitely turn heads at the track and on the road!

The Levitate’s are an enjoyably adaptive style that return energy to propel your runner forward with flexibility and finesse!

The Levitate road running shoes retail for $150, and are available for both men and women. Sizing note: The Levitate’s fit true to size, they may fit a bit snug around the toe box at first but they do mold to the contours of your feet for a comfy custom-made feel.

 

Make the season nimble and bright by gifting yourself or that runner in your life with Brooks running gear to dash with powerful performance!

 

Dash on over to brooksrunning.com to shop for these have-to-have and must-gift styles—and to see the entire collection for men and women.

 

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