Best Men's Running Vests 2025
Find the best men's running vests at Fleet Feet. We collected the best running vests for men to keep you warm and give you a full range of motion.
Find the best men's running vests at Fleet Feet. We collected the best running vests for men to keep you warm and give you a full range of motion.
Among the best winter running gear you can own, the vest is a cold-weather staple that belongs in every winter warrior’s kit.
Versatile to wear year-round over your running shirt or layered with a jacket, the best running vests will keep your core warm while letting excess heat escape to keep you in the Goldilocks zone: not too hot, not too cold.
So if you’re not sure what to wear running when it’s cold outside, a winter vest is a great place to start.
We love wearing vests for everything from cold-weather running and hiking to cross-country skiing and post-run coffee with friends.
Here are our top picks for the best men’s vests for running:
[This is part of our Best Running Clothes Guide 2025. For more expert advice on the best gear for runners, check out our top lists of the best running shoes, best running gear and best massage tools.]
[Looking for a different type of running vest? Read our guides to the best hydration vests and best reflective vests.]
Vests are one of our favorite pieces of gear for running comfortably year-round. Not all vests are created equal, however.
Here are some things to consider when choosing the best men’s vest for running:
The men’s Brooks Shield Hybrid Vest 2.0 is one of our favorites for fall and winter running. It uses lightweight Thermolite® insulation that locks the heat in around your core, while side panels help you maintain a comfortable temperature as you warm up.
The Shield Hybrid Vest 2.0 is wind- and water-resistant like many of the other vests on this list, but our favorite feature is the draft-flap snaps along the zipper that keep the vest in place if you unzip for extra ventilation.
Winter running often means running in the dark—the men’s Brooks Run Visible Insulated Vest is one of our go-to’s for nighttime running, early morning dog walks or any time we need to add some reflectivity to our outfit.
It’s warm, weather-resistant and breathable, so your core will stay warm while excess heat can escape. The feature that really makes this vest shine is the fluorescence, high contrast and 3M™ Scotchlite™ Carbon Black Stretch reflectivity in critical motion zones to help drivers spot you on the road.
The men’s Craft ADV Essence Warm Vest is perfect for harder efforts when you know you’ll be working up a sweat. Craft makes amazing cold-weather gear for staying active during the winter months, and this vest is no exception.
It has a slim design that makes it easy to layer, while quilted padding at the front and back gives you an extra layer of protection and warmth. We love the jersey material on the sides that’s breathable and stretchy so you don’t overheat, and you can swing your arms freely when you’re running or cross-country skiing.
Every time we wear this vest we’re shocked at how warm it is considering how lightweight it feels.
It’s equipped with patented Breath Thermo technology that uses escaping body vapor to generate heat. Then, as you start to sweat during your run, the dual filament DRYLITE textile blend works to wick away moisture to keep you dry and comfortable as you move.
Zippered pockets at the side seams and chest let you safely store your belongings to keep your hands free. And as a bonus, this vest sports all-around reflectivity to keep you visible during runs in low-light conditions.
To curate this list of the best vests for men, Tom Rivett, in collaboration with our Fleet Feet gear testers and contributors, tested multiple products first-hand, considered details like real-world performance, materials, comfort, style, and price, and also looked at best-seller lists and customer reviews.
The vests on this buyer’s guide have been updated to show only the newest products that we would not only highly recommend, but actually wear for our own runs, walks, hikes and other cold-weather adventures.
Shopping for running clothes online is hard. You don’t know for sure how a shirt or a pair of pants will fit until you try it on.
We want you to get the right clothes and gear. That’s why we offer our Happy Fit Guarantee return policy.
Buy new running clothes from Fleet Feet and give them a try—log some miles, get in a few workouts, lounge around. If you don’t love the way the clothes look, fit or perform, send them back within 60 days and we’ll give you a full refund. Plus, get free shipping on any fleetfeet.com order over $99, and return shipping is always on us.
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