Running Gear and Accessories

Running accessories — everything you wear on a run to run better

Shoes and shorts aren't enough. The right running accessories are the difference between a good run and one you regret. Soccer Sport Fitness brings together 600+ items built for road, track and trail: technical socks, gloves and mitts, caps, headbands, hydration belts, compression sleeves, visibility gear and more. Brands we stand behind: Smartwool, Nike, Nathan, Brooks, 2XU, Outway, Salomon, CEP, Shokz, Mizuno, ASICS.

Running socks — Smartwool, Outway, CEP and Brooks

Our biggest sub-category (100+ models). Smartwool merino wool socks dominate in winter (thermal regulation, odour-free even after several runs), Outway and Brooks cover road running, and CEP steps in for compression socks on long distances and trail. Ask us which works for your gait.

Gloves, mitts and sleeves for winter running

Running through Canadian winters takes the right gloves. Lightweight windproof models for cool temps, insulated mitts for deep cold, Nike Therma-Fit and Gore-Tex gloves for cold rain. Add arm compression sleeves for shoulder seasons — push them down or up depending on the weather.

Hydration — belts, vests and bottles

Under 10 km in cool weather you can skip it, but past 15–20 km it's non-negotiable. Nathan belts, Nike and Nathan hydration vests for long runs and trail, soft flasks and rigid bottles. Rule of thumb: pick the volume that covers your longest weekly run.

Caps, hats, headbands and neck gaiters

Light breathable cap for summer (Brooks, Nike, 2XU), fleece or Smartwool merino wool hat for winter, sweat-wicking headbands, versatile neck gaiters for runs where temperature shifts. Nike Flex Classic headbands are bestsellers.

Compression and recovery

Calf compression sleeves for venous return during effort and recovery after. Reference brands: 2XU, CEP. Wear them on long runs, marathons, or after training to speed up recovery.

Visibility and safety for evening runs

Reflective vests, glowing armbands and headlamps (Nathan, Salomon) to stay visible at sunrise or after dark. Essential in Canada where fall and winter shrink daylight windows.

To go further, also browse our running shoes and apparel and our sports nutrition (bars, gels, electrolytes).