Looking for recommendations for a decent breathable waterproof please!! (Pref without breaking the bank x)

[Kertesz]

I seem to be having a bit of a Goldilocks summer - running too hot (got the skort and two-in-one shorts sorted now, thanks), too cold... and too wet (who’d have THUNK it’s June already?!) Any advice on a decent waterproof running jacket would be much appreciated (breathable too please - see ‘running too hot...’!!). Many thanks in advance!

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

I always go for windproof rather than waterproof. I find the good waterproof ones too expensive and the cheap waterproof ones I sweat inside them and they are not pleasant. I had had three, two from Decathlon and one from sports direct over the last six years and they are still going strong.

decathlon.co.uk/run-wind-w-...

[Couchpotato2 Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub]

I managed to find a waterproof for £30 in decathlon in the clearance and it has zips under arms for breathing so it seems to be ok and not too hot when I’ve used it but within doubt go for a windproof as rfc says!

[Kertesz in reply to Couchpotato2]

Oh, lucky you - I do like a bargain! And yes re wind proof - I’ve just ordered the one RFC suggested 😊

[Kertesz in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Great! Thank you very much ... I thought I recalled a recommendation for a good Decathlon jacket in the forum, but couldn’t find it... anyway, it was exactly this one!! Now ordered. (I’ve just googled breathable waterproofs... nearly £200... 😱!!)

[Realfoodieclub Graduate in reply to Kertesz]

I know. Hehe that is why I don’t have one 😀.

[Couchpotato2 Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Gosh! More than new shoes, I dont think so!

[Bluepup1 Graduate]

Do you have a McArthur Glen, or similar, retail park near you? (I’ve found some good deals on many things (even when I’ve just been in browse mode and then get tempted so have to hold myself back lol!)). Another store you could try if you have one near is TkMaxx - they also have some good deals x Both are places you have to keep looking in at times (especially TkMaxx) as they tend to have quick turn arounds but imo can be well worth the effort x

[Kertesz in reply to Bluepup1]

Yes!! Good plan - I got an excellent sports bra from TK Maxx! Thank you x

[Bluepup1 Graduate in reply to Kertesz]

YW! x

[TailChaser Graduate]

Keep an eye out on eBay if you can bide your time. I get some real quality bargains on there. I got a Gore running jacket for under £20 in the autumn and it is brilliant as it is shower & wind proof and packs down really small.

[Kertesz in reply to TailChaser]

Didn’t think of looking there for a jacket - I’ve just found a second-hand one in my size for £19.99 buy it now!! Thank you! Shoes apart, I’ve bought a lot of my running stuff from eBay. I like that I can have quality gear at an affordable price - and it feels quite a ‘green’ way to get new/recycled kit too! X

[TailChaser Graduate in reply to Kertesz]

Brilliant! Yes, that’s how I feel too. February is a good time because the resolution runners start to drop off and sell their stuff. 👍x

[Kertesz in reply to TailChaser]

Ha!! I like your thinking... 🤔... will make note in 2020 diary! X

[LUHAN Graduate]

Sorry to jump onto pist... has anyone tried this one? regatta.com/womens-moscow-w...

Rain looks here to stay all week here!!

[Meedeb Graduate in reply to LUHAN]

No but I have a regatta warm hiking/walking jacket and they wash and wear well.

[limberlou Graduate in reply to Meedeb]

Yeah I have several regatta ones I alternate to run in

[LUHAN Graduate in reply to limberlou]

Just ordered one reduced to 13 pound!!

[Kertesz in reply to LUHAN]

Wooo hoooo!!!

[LUHAN Graduate in reply to Kertesz]

Hopefully come in time for me to do next run on Wednesday! Thank you for this post...would never have thought about it before reading it!

[Kertesz in reply to LUHAN]

It’s a pleasure... 🤞🏼💦!

[Meedeb Graduate]

I got a fab jacket on sale from sport shoes.com. They often have 50% sales. Lightweight and so very comfortable.

sportsshoes.com/products/ro...

Happy hunting 😁

[Kertesz in reply to Meedeb]

Good idea! Thanks! I’d forgotten about it - it’s a great website isn’t it? I bought some fab Brooks running leggings from there for about £15 in their sale! X x

[Tasha99 Graduate]

I tried loads - the only ones worth bothering with are OMM unfortunately £££ Mind I only wear mine if it’s literally freezing. I’d rather get wet.

[Kertesz in reply to Tasha99]

Yes! I usually enjoy running in the rain (it keeps me cool!), but yesterday I really wanted to run and it was literally coming down in sheets!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

I have two lightweight Ron Hill breathable.. both got online in sales

[Kertesz in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you! I think discounted is the way forward - either in a sale or secondhand!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Kertesz]

Absolutely..I am the queen of bargain hunting..