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Gen Z made running vests the hot new accessory — for anything but running
By Taylor Knight,
5 hours ago
Gen-Z is in-vested in this latest fashion trend.
The easily influenced generation can be seen wearing running vests during workouts, channeling their “running girlie” era.
Many fitness influencers — like Stephanie, who goes by @lifelogsbysteph , Levi Hindson, known as @adaywithlevi , and Bibi Isabella, who runs @bibi_isabella4 — have become infatuated with athletic accessories, claiming they make outfits “super cute.”
Levi Hindson believes her running vest makes her outfit “super cute.” TikTok / @adaywithlevi Bibi Isabella revealed her running vest as an essential accessory for her running outfit of the day. TikTok / @bibi_isabella4
The black running vests with buckles and straps in the front are layered on their athletic wear. Most vests feature several pockets to hold things during their run session.
Although bulky, Gen-Zers are sporting the multifaceted gear because it has several compartments to hold personal items, such as cellphones, lip balms and snacks.
“When your running vest inventory is more valuable than your handbags,” Holly Brooks, a California fitness influencer, confessed in a TikTok video .
She stores athletic sunglasses, protein gel sachets, her cell phone, an inhaler, snacks and lip gloss inside her gear.
Stephanie, who runs @lifelogsbysteph , filmed herself unboxing and gearing up in her Salomon black running vest. In the clip, she claimed the vest is a better accessory for running compared to an athletic belt.
Stephanie revealed the running vest is better compared to the belt. TikTok / @lifelogsbysteph
The increased interest in the sporty vest could come from singles joining running clubs to find their perfect match.
“It’s been determined that 46% of Gen Zers and millennials have gone on a first date that includes exercise,” Cole told The Post, citing an April 2023 Bumble survey . “Run clubs are a really great way to organically meet runners in your area.”
The running vests have pockets to store items like keys and water bottles. La Famiglia – stock.adobe.com
The group hosts 3-mile runs every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. at Pier 45 along the West Side Highway.
“Finding someone special is a top priority for me now,” he confessed. “I met a really awesome girl. We met Wednesday, went out Friday. It’s exciting.”
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