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Look and feel your best on and off road with the latest clothing and accessories designed just for women.

By Kate Bongiovanni, Rebecca Heaton and Melanie Stuparyk

Merrell Clothing

You can never look too good no matter if you’re out on the trail or out running errands and Merrell’s fall collection for women makes sure of that. With eco-conscious materials like merino wool, organic cotton and (recyclable) Polartec, pieces like the Stride fleece ($100) will be sure to keep you feeling warm and fuzzy inside and out. www.merrell.com 

Spenco Insoles

We get pedicures and paint our toenails. But for sporty gals, our feet need so much more. That’s where something as simple as insoles can help. Slip a pair of Spenco’s Total Support with Q Factor insoles ($30) into your training shoes and you’ll be off and running. Designed with a woman’s unique quadriceps angle in mind, the Q Factor will support your foot and keep your body aligned and in balance while you’re out and about doing all of your activities. www.spenco.com

Nike Windrunner Convertible Jacket

Starting out chilly on a run is a reality cold-weather runners must endure to avoid overheating. But th 2-in-1 Nike Windrunner Convertible Jacket is the answer to perfect temps from start to finish. With a light tug at the sleeves, the easy snaps and Velcro come apart to let your arms breathe. You’re left with a vest to keep your core warm and a back pocket for holding the arm piece. There’s also an iPod pocket and cord holes to keep your tunes system organized. $110, www.nike.com

SkirtSports ToughGirl

SkirtSports isn’t just selling skirts, they’re selling the attitude that you can have it all: you can win the race, look sassy and cover up all at the same time. The ToughGirl winter collection takes the shorts-under-skirt formula to a new, colder level with pants that are soft as butter and warm as toast. Pockets hidden under the skirt on the legs hold two gels each. $85, www.skirtsports.com

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