Plus shopping tips from a run coach.
As the temps start to dip and the crisp autumn air moves in, it’s time to swap out your summer running gear for something that offers a bit more coverage. While we love a good tank, long-sleeve running tops are the perfect in-between piece for cooler days when it’s not quite cold enough for a jacket, nor hot enough to wing it in a sports bra. Plus, they’re great for layering, making them great for the even chillier winter running days ahead.
Whether you’re hitting the trails or sticking to your regular route, the right long-sleeve running top will help regulate your core temperature, wick away sweat, and even elevate your workout wardrobe (always a plus!). Ready to find your next favorite? Check out these runner-approved picks for the best long-sleeve running tops that will keep you comfortable all season long.
Best overall: Oiselle Flyout Long Sleeve, $82
Best runner-up: The North Face Women’s Summit Series Altimetro LT Crew, $110
Best budget-friendly: Nobull Women’s Blended Merino Wool Long Sleeve Tee, $58
Best for all seasons: GOREWEAR Contest 2.0 Long Sleeve Tee, $80
Best zip up: Hoka ½ Zip, $88
Best compression: 2XU Ignition Compression Long Sleeve, $70
Best unisex: Bandit Micromesh Long Sleeve Performance Tee, $78
Best fitted top: Tracksmith Brighton Base Layer, $90
Most eco-friendly: Janji Run All Day Long Sleeve, $68
Best oversized top: Satisfy CloudMerino Long Tee, $330
Best versatile option: On Core Long-T, $70
Best for style: Planet Nusa LS3 Powder, $83
Best cropped top: Lululemon Swiftly Tech Cropped Long Sleeve Layer, $78
What to look for in a long-sleeve running top
With a marathon and multiple ultramarathons under her belt, Jess Hartnett, DPT, OCS, is well-versed in what it takes to feel comfortable on a run, especially as we look to fall. For fabric composition, Hartnett recommends looking for “technical fabrics or merino wool that will wick sweat and dry quickly, because the feeling of a cold, wet shirt brushing against me while I run is, frankly, gross.” To avoid any chaffing, she also recommended tighter-fitting running tops to actively prevent any irritation between a moving body and clothing that can rub. As for extra features to keep an eye out for, Hartnett suggested opting for a top with thumb holes to keep wrists warm as “this is one of the most sensitive temperature-regulating parts of the body.”
Below, find my and Hartnett’s picks for staying completely comfortable, no matter where your next run takes you.
Shop 13 of the best long-sleeve running tops
Sizes: 2-26
Colors: 4
As a relatively new user of a Garmin running watch, I’ve become slightly infatuated with using it to monitor staying within Zone Two on longer jogs, mileage covered, and overall pace improvement. Unfortunately, wearing a long-sleeved top can make it difficult to quickly glance at my watch face without having to roll up the sleeves which can feel a bit restrictive. The genius addition of a Watch Window on this Oiselle top is what made me fall in love with it— but that’s not where the bells and whistles stop. A high-low hem provides a contoured fit, and the brand’s signatu
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