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Running is great. Seriously. Get in shape, blow of some steam, chase the girls. Problem is, it's not exactly cool. We're here to help. The key is to rock gear that can perform when you start to sweat, but stay looking fresh so you aren't just another geek on the track. Here's a kit that says "I know what I'm doing" without sacrificing an ounce of cool. Check it: How to Look Cool While Running.
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Nike Dri-FIT UV Miler Men's Running Shirt
Buy It Now at Nike, $40
Nike knows a thing or two about running, and you gotta go with a tech layer next to skin if you're gonna sweat.
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Mark McNairy Nylon Camo Shirt
Buy It Now at Mark McNairy, $175
It's nylon so it won't soak up the sweat, and it's camo so it looks ill.
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Pearl Izumi Infinity LD Short
Buy It Now at Pearl Izumi, $50
Trust, no one looks cool running in shorts below the knee. If you're insecure, layer something under them. (See next slide.)
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Stussy Sport Training Long Tights
Buy It Now at Stussy, $114
Here's where you can get crazy. High tech camo tights layered under running shorts—looks fresh and will definitely make you run faster. Maybe.
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Mizuno Men's New Wave Prophecy
Buy It Now at Mizuno, $199
These look like something The Predator might wear in a race. In other words, they're awesome.
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Adidas MiCoach Pacer
Buy It Now at Adidas, $139
Dropping enough weight so that you can actually see your feet not motivation enough? This high tech running gadget is your personal training coach.
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Nixon The Outsider Watch
Buy It Now, $150
Real runners keep time. The rest of us just wear a sick watch.