If a little cold, snow, and morning frost isn’t going to keep you from running outside, you’ll want to ensure that you’ve got the right equipment on hand. An essential part of any good cold weather run ensemble is appropriate headgear— but not just any old beanie will suffice. Even on brisk Spring mornings, it’s a tricky thing to be sweating out in the cold, so you’ll need something to keep you warm, dry, and comfortable. Enter the Headsweats Toaster Beanie.
The Headsweats® Toaster Beanie is a great choice for those who like to rock a full lid during cold weather training. Once you pick up the Toaster Beanie, you’ll want to thank the Headsweats design team for taking their popular Midcap Beanie and combining its proprietary fabric Eventure™ Spandex with an Eventure™ Terry sweatband. The result is all the Headsweats features you’ve come to love with a moisture management system all in a lightweight beanie that keeps you cozy and warm.
The Toaster Beanie features medium weight Eventure Fleece that’s breathable and flexible. More importantly, it excels at wicking away moisture for unsurpassed performance and warmth in the coldest conditions. And because shorter days go hand in hand with colder weather, the Headsweats logo is reflective for added safety. And because it’s Headsweats, you can run in confidence knowing that you’ll be protected from the perils of sweat blindness.
Thoughts from the Road…
The one issue some members of our gear team had with the Toaster Beanie was a tight fit. Let’s be honest, some craniums are bigger than others, and for those who have a dome that’s more grapefruit than orange, the Super Duty provides a tight fit. As such in future iterations, we’d love to see an array of sizes offered so athletes can lock in the perfect fit.
Bottom Line…
If the Headsweats fits… wear it. Whether you go with the Headsweats Thermal Topless or the Headsweats Toaster Beanie, the choice is a no-brainer when it comes to moisture management and protection from the cold.
*Gumption Gear Review received the product samples featured in this review from Headsweats. The item featured was provided solely in exchange for testing the product and providing our honest views and opinions. We received no other form of compensation for this or any related review.