{"id":7588,"date":"2023-09-22T03:17:48","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T20:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=7588"},"modified":"2023-09-22T03:17:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T20:17:48","slug":"our-honest-thoughts-on-the-buzzy-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=7588","title":{"rendered":"Our Honest Thoughts on the Buzzy Brand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-franchise outlines-corners relative p-[20px] mt-[30px] sm:flex sm:items-start sm:flex-row\" style=\"min-height:105.83762886598px\">\n<div class=\"article-franchise__text text-default mt-[10px] text-center inline sm:inline-block sm:mt-0 sm:text-left\"> <span class=\"italic text-gray\">With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they\u2019re betting you\u2019ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping!<\/span><span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the SHOP<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Every once in a while an \u201cit\u201d brand comes along with a cool factor that prompts so much buzz that each new drop sells out in days. This year, <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/\">Bandit Running<\/a> is to many runners\u2019 shopping carts what Juicy Couture and Ed Hardy were to early-2000s red carpets: You\u2019re either wearing it or wanting it.<\/p>\n<p>Curious about how, in just three years, the independent activewear company has taken the running scene by such a storm, I had to try the pieces out for myself.<\/p>\n<h2>Meet Bandit Running<\/h2>\n<p>Bandit Running was founded in October 2020 by brothers Nick and Tim West with the intent of creating a community and clothing line \u201cfor runners, by runners\u201d that truly embraced the culture and inclusivity of the underground running scene in New York City\u2014the unsanctioned street races and runners who\u2019d hop in any race whether they had an official bib or not. The brand\u2019s community-centered design process brings local runners right into their offices in Brooklyn to test out and give feedback on prototypes. Though not inexpensive, the \u201ccome one, come all; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/jogging-vs-running\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/jogging-vs-running\/\">running is for everybody<\/a>\u201d spirit is embodied in the brand\u2019s performance styles.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"experts-in-article noskim py-[24px] px-[40px]\">\n<p>Experts In This Article<\/p>\n<ul class=\"!ml-[18px]\">\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/itsme_ardith\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/itsme_ardith\/\">Ardith Singh<\/a>, co-founder and chief design officer of Bandit Running <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Unlike most generic \u201cworkout clothes,\u201d performance running apparel is meant to serve a very specific purpose\u2014to help you run faster. And Bandit has earned itself a rapidly growing and dedicated following due to the pieces&#8217; thoughtful engineering and extensive testing.<\/p>\n<h2>Why I was skeptical of the Bandit Running hype<\/h2>\n<p>I first noticed Bandit while running (read: people watching on the go) along the West Side Highway in New York, but once I had, I started seeing the minimalist logo everywhere\u2014on notable run-fluencers, at every race, and mentioned in all of my run group chats. Though a fan of the look, I was skeptical or a few reasons:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Having tried out hundreds of pieces of activewear while working in wellness media, I didn\u2019t believe that a new brand could beat out its tenured competitors who have years of R&amp;D behind them.<\/li>\n<li>As a self-conscious, cup-filleth-over 34D who long ago resigned to the fact that I would always have to layer two sports bras or built-in bra tops to hold everything in place, I rolled my eyes at the idea that a tiny race crop could actually keep the girls secure.<\/li>\n<li>I&#8217;ve been happily running in simple, non-sport-specific athleisure for over a decade; shelling out nearly $100 for a tank top would take some serious rationalizing.<\/li>\n<li>And finally, as frustrating as it may be to admit in the year of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/barbie-beauty-standards\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/barbie-beauty-standards\/\">Barbie<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-is-body-neutrality\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-is-body-neutrality\/\">body neutrality<\/a>, I don\u2019t always feel like my best self in compression shorts. While I\u2019m grateful for the strength that my body has and all that it can do, the little gremlin that pays rent in my brain still whispers that my bumps and curves don\u2019t look like the svelte bodies of other runners, so I often opt for baggier shorts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>I thought the brand was cool, but maybe not for me. Then I picked up my swag bag for the Bandit-sponsored <a href=\"https:\/\/brooklynmile.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/brooklynmile.com\/\">BKLYN Mile<\/a> in August, and it included a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252Fcollections%252Fsocks&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/collections\/socks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bandit Lite Run Quarter Socks<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/bandit-running\/\" current-title=\"This Activewear Brand Is Taking Over the Internet, So I Tried It Out, and Never Felt So Supported\u2014and Stylish\u2014on a Run\" current-image=\"Bandit-Running-425x285.png\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-03-21\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/bandit-running\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/bandit-running\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img decoding=\"async\" :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/bandit-running\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\" class=\" js-inline-lazy-load\" src=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Having always ordered socks in multi-colored bulk packs on Amazon, I never understood why people would pay up to $30 for a pair. They go on your feet, get sweaty, get tossed in the machine, and after a few washes, one gets sent to the island of lost toys right? Wrong. Right after uttering my \u201cI\u2019m not a sock person\u201d diatribe, I tried these on, and began oversharing to the tune of, \u201cI didn\u2019t know that my feet needed therapy before, but they have never ever felt as supported as they do in this moment, so they must have.\u201d My friends thought that I had officially lost the plot, but I knew that I finally understood the Bandit hype.<\/p>\n<h2>What to look for when shopping for running apparel<\/h2>\n<p>Each piece in Bandit\u2019s collection has been designed, engineered, tested, and reviewed by runners to meet runners\u2019 needs, whether you\u2019re training for your next track meet or your twentieth marathon. But what does that actually mean?<\/p>\n<p>To dive into the form and function of the brand\u2019s fall styles, I spoke to Bandit\u2019s co-founder and chief design officer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/itsme_ardith\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/itsme_ardith\/\">Ardith Singh<\/a> about the five \u201cS\u201ds to look for when shopping for performance running gear.<\/p>\n<h3>Sweat<\/h3>\n<p>It is an incontestable fact that runners sweat\u2026 a lot. This means that the clothes they wear need to be up to the challenge of keeping them dry. Each season, the Bandit team has worked with their community and customers to improve upon their signature fabrics to ensure that they are as moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and breathable as possible. This is essential, not just to keep you comfortable and cool while you\u2019re running, but also \u201cto ensure that the pieces are ones that you\u2019re going to want to keep wearing when you\u2019re done running\u201d rather than immediately crawl out of, says Singh.<\/p>\n<p>I spontaneously put the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252Fproducts%252Fcrewneck-longline-with-seaming-detail-empire%253Fvariant%253D42704646013078&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/products\/crewneck-longline-with-seaming-detail-empire?variant=42704646013078\">Stamina Compression Race Crop<\/a> ($78) to earlier this month when I got caught in a thunderstorm after racing a sweaty <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyrr.org\/races\/newbalance5thavenuemile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.nyrr.org\/races\/newbalance5thavenuemile\">New Balance 5th Avenue Mile<\/a> and was pleasantly surprised that, despite feeling wet and freezing, the double layer Stamina fabric didn\u2019t show any obvious nipple marks. Better yet: After spending a little over 30 minutes waiting for a bagel as the storm passed, I was nearly completely dry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Stamina+Compression+Race+Crop\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252Fproducts%252Fcrewneck-longline-with-seaming-detail-empire&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/products\/crewneck-longline-with-seaming-detail-empire\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-19-at-4.22.12-PM_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252Fproducts%252Fcrewneck-longline-with-seaming-detail-empire&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Stamina+Compression+Race+Crop\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/products\/crewneck-longline-with-seaming-detail-empire\"> <\/p>\n<p>Stamina Compression Race Crop \u2014 $78.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p><strong>Pockets:<\/strong> 3<br \/><strong>Colors:<\/strong> 3<br \/><strong>Care:<\/strong> Machine wash cold with like colors and tumble dry on low<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Super sweat-wicking <\/li>\n<li>The most supportive built-in bra top that I\u2019ve worn. Because of the under-boob band, I didn\u2019t need an additional bra <\/li>\n<li>The side pockets are so \u201canti-bounce\u201d that I forgot my phone was there <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1114679\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1114679\" style=\"width: 339px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1114679 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"339\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-19-at-4.19.19-PM-339x400_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1114679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Author<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<h3>Support<\/h3>\n<p>Support is another key factor to keep in mind when picking out running gear. The right level of compression is essential to keep everything tucked in place and aerodynamic, but also to limit painful chafing, keep your on-the-go essentials secure, and prevent back injuries for those of us in the Not So Itty Bitty Titty Committee. Though sleek to look at, the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252Fproducts%252Fscoopneck-bra-with-seaming-detail-pine%253Fvariant%253D42704646340758&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/products\/scoopneck-bra-with-seaming-detail-pine?variant=42704646340758\">Stamina Scoop Neck Bra<\/a> ($68) packs a storage punch with two side pockets for gels and a supportive racerback pocket between your shoulder blades made specifically to store your phone for easy access.<\/p>\n<p>The lightweight Stamina fabric strikes the perfect balance between support and mobility because it\u2019s thin and features an all-way stretch, but is also doubled layered for extra protection and hold. Singh explained that the team was very deliberate about the fabric choice, opting to use a unique \u201cblack spandex\u201d that prevents the coppery sheen you often find in activewear when it stretches, instead keeping the style matte and totally opaque as it moves with you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Stamina+Scoop+Neck+Bra\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252Fproducts%252Fscoopneck-bra-with-seaming-detail-pine&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/products\/scoopneck-bra-with-seaming-detail-pine\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-19-at-4.26.47-PM_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252Fproducts%252Fscoopneck-bra-with-seaming-detail-pine&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Stamina+Scoop+Neck+Bra\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/products\/scoopneck-bra-with-seaming-detail-pine\"> <\/p>\n<p>Stamina Scoop Neck Bra \u2014 $68.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p><strong>Pockets:<\/strong> 3<br \/><strong>Colors:<\/strong> 2<br \/><strong>Care:<\/strong> Machine wash cold with like colors and tumble dry on low<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Unique design in the back <\/li>\n<li>Holds everything in place with lightweight support <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>Only available in two colors so hard to mix and match <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Storage<\/h3>\n<p>To an outsider, running may seem like a \u201clow-equipment sport.\u201d IYKYK it\u2019s not. Singh explains that storage is the \u201cnumber one feedback point that the brand gets season after season from the community.\u201d True to their \u201cby runners, for runners\u201d motto, they listen.<\/p>\n<p>The classic <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252Fproducts%252F4-training-short-womens-empire%253Fvariant%253D42704647258262&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/products\/4-training-short-womens-empire?variant=42704647258262\">Litewave training shorts<\/a> ($88) and <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252Fproducts%252Ffly-away-run-short-womens-black%253Fvariant%253D42704647520406&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/products\/fly-away-run-short-womens-black?variant=42704647520406\">Fly Away split shorts<\/a> ($88) both have hidden slit pockets in the briefs that are perfectly sized for the popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maurten.com\/products\/us\/gel-100-box-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.maurten.com\/products\/us\/gel-100-box-us\">Maurten gels<\/a>, but won\u2019t make you feel bulky while you run. And the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252Fproducts%252F5-compression-short-with-exposted-wb-ny-navy%253Fvariant%253D42697698869398&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/products\/5-compression-short-with-exposted-wb-ny-navy?variant=42697698869398\">Stamina Compression shorts<\/a> ($78) have two side pockets that are anti-bounce and engineered to perfectly grip your iPhone, as well as a zippered back pocket for your gels.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the men\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252Fproducts%252Fnext-gen-half-tight-with-side-pockets-yankee%253Fvariant%253D42486973038742&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/products\/next-gen-half-tight-with-side-pockets-yankee?variant=42486973038742\">half-tights<\/a> ($118) (that Singh notes look \u201cincredibly sexy and flattering\u201d on women as well) started out having two pockets and now, after extensive consumer feedback and research, have a whopping seven.<\/p>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Litewave+4%22+Rush+Short\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252Fproducts%252F4-training-short-womens-empire&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/products\/4-training-short-womens-empire\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-19-at-4.31.17-PM_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252Fproducts%252F4-training-short-womens-empire&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Litewave+4%22+Rush+Short\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/products\/4-training-short-womens-empire\"> <\/p>\n<p>Litewave 4&#8243; Rush Short \u2014 $88.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p><strong>Pockets:<\/strong> 2<br \/><strong>Colors:<\/strong> 3<br \/><strong>Care:<\/strong> Machine wash cold with like colors and lay flat to air dry<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Surprise hidden pockets for gels without feeling like you\u2019re carrying too much <\/li>\n<li>Super soft <\/li>\n<li>Curved hem makes your legs look long <\/li>\n<li>Super lightweight <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>Can pill a little bit after a few washes <\/li>\n<li>No pocket for phone <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Litewave+3%22+Fly+Away+Run+Short\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252Fproducts%252Ffly-away-run-short-womens-black&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/products\/fly-away-run-short-womens-black\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-19-at-4.34.26-PM_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252Fproducts%252Ffly-away-run-short-womens-black&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Litewave+3%22+Fly+Away+Run+Short\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/products\/fly-away-run-short-womens-black\"> <\/p>\n<p>Litewave 3&#8243; Fly Away Run Short \u2014 $88.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p><strong>Pockets:<\/strong> 2<br \/><strong>Colors:<\/strong> 2<br \/><strong>Care:<\/strong> Machine wash cold with like colors and lay flat to air dry<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Honestly, very sexy (there, I said it) \u00a0 <\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t chafe <\/li>\n<li>Make you feel fast <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>Takes a little while to get used to flashing everyone <\/li>\n<li>No pocket for phone <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Stamina+5%22+Compression+Short\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252Fproducts%252F5-compression-short-with-exposted-wb-ny-navy&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/products\/5-compression-short-with-exposted-wb-ny-navy\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-19-at-5.17.56-PM_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252Fproducts%252F5-compression-short-with-exposted-wb-ny-navy&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Stamina+5%22+Compression+Short\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/products\/5-compression-short-with-exposted-wb-ny-navy\"> <\/p>\n<p>Stamina 5&#8243; Compression Short \u2014 $78.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p><strong>Pockets:<\/strong> 3<br \/><strong>Colors:<\/strong> 3 for the 5\u201d and 2 for the 7\u201d<br \/><strong>Care:<\/strong> Machine wash cold with like colors and tumble dry on low<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Very lightweight and breathable <\/li>\n<li>Flattering <\/li>\n<li>Stays in place <\/li>\n<li>Great pocket space <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>Not super compressive <\/li>\n<li>The thin fabric can show pantylines <\/li>\n<li>Because the material is so lightweight, there is a cameltoe risk <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Style<\/h3>\n<p>Inspired by seasonal runway trends, vintage street style, and the underground running scene, Bandit has managed to capture that ever-elusive \u201ccool factor.\u201d From their diverse set of quintessentially New York models and brand ambassadors to their edgy vibe captured by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ioegreer\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ioegreer\/?hl=en\">Joe Greer<\/a>\u2019s medium format film photography, the brand toes the line between timely and timeless.<\/p>\n<p>The Bandit team comes from both the fashion world and the running world, so \u201cevery aspect of every piece is intentional, down to the color tension of the shades we pick,\u201d Singh explains, gesturing to the new fall <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252Fproducts%252Fcrewneck-l-s-training-tee-running-graphic-empire-orchid%253Fvariant%253D42704643129494&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/products\/crewneck-l-s-training-tee-running-graphic-empire-orchid?variant=42704643129494\">Micromesh Performance Long Sleeve<\/a> ($78) that juxtaposes a deep cherry color with a lighter orchid shade for the text.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1114699\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1114699\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1114699 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"410\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-19-at-4.45.22-PM-410x400_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1114699\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Author<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<h3>Stick<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, there\u2019s the stickiness. There is nothing more frustrating than having to adjust your shorts mid-run, pick a wedgie at the starting line, or awkwardly tug at spandex that\u2019s ridden up at a stoplight. After extensive testing, Bandit has solved these running woes by lining their fan-favorite compression shorts with gripper tape.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe tape was divisive at first,\u201d admits Singh, but it was missed when they took it away. \u201cPeople were most nervous that it would tug on their skin or that it wouldn\u2019t stick after sweating.\u201d In response, the designers only placed the tape on the front and back of the shorts to ensure that your mobility isn\u2019t limited in any way, but the shorts still stay in place and your thighs remain chafe-free.<\/p>\n<h2>The community<\/h2>\n<p>After trying out a few Bandit bestsellers, I am officially a convert. But the draw goes past their cool shorts. The brand borrows the grit, edge, and tight-knit feel of the underground running scene to throw wild parties for runners across New York City, host races, make club kits, and to incentivize their <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1114663%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbanditrunning.com%252Fpages%252Fmembership&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbandit-running%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/banditrunning.com\/pages\/membership\">membership<\/a> program (which gets you socks, a gift card, 10 percent off your purchases, access to their Instagram Close Friends stories, member meetups, and other perks). They match that with a \u201ccome run with us\u201d energy through their community polls, run club, and partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastfeetnyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.fastfeetnyc.com\/\">Fast Feet NYC<\/a>, an organization dedicated to increasing equity and inclusion in athletics.<\/p>\n<p>From airports to races to new run clubs, I\u2019ve found that wearing Bandit\u2019s signature compression short and race crop set has been an instant conversation starter when I run into someone else who\u2019s matching. 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