Bandit’s New City Limits Collection Blends Performance Tech With Everyday Style

Bandit isn't exactly known for making boring running clothes, and this asymmetric zip pullover is a pretty good example. It's made from a stretchy Japanese woven fabric and uses Acrofuse construction, which in turn makes the finish of this pullover smooth with no raised edges. The result is a lightweight layer that feels technical enough for a run, but has enough personality to pull double duty once you're back on the streets.Sometimes the best running tops are the ones you can mess with while you're on the move. This new race top has a two-way zipper, so you can open it up as you heat up without completely exposing your torso to the elements. It's made from a stretchy compression fabric with chafe-resistant construction, making it a particularly good option for long training days when comfort starts to matter more and more with every mile.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowFor those first genuinely chilly mornings of fall, Bandit's new System-R Run Pant offers a little more coverage without going full winter tights. The tapered silhouette is made from recycled nylon with stretch, giving you enough mobility to run comfortably while still looking relatively put together. It's the kind of pant that makes sense for an easy morning run, a warm-up before a workout, or just hanging around after you're done.Bandit took one of its established Threshold favorites and brought it into the fall lineup with the same low-key, performance-minded approach that runs through the rest of the collection. The Threshold Bra is built for serious miles without piling on unnecessary fuss, making it an easy choice for workouts, long runs, and those days when you just want stability while you get sweaty. It’s a solid example of why Bandit’s best pieces tend to become rotation staples in the first place. Our Running Reviews Editor, Amanda Furrer, tested the previous version of this bra, and said that it “hugs—and supports—my body in all the right ways.”Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowThis updated version of this Bandit favorite top now incorporates the brand's Adapto material through the back for additional compression, while keeping the breathable GeoMesh construction that makes the original such a solid choice for hard efforts. Translation: more support where you want it, without turning the whole thing into a sweaty compression sausage casing.A long-sleeve running top with a little less fabric in exactly the right place? Yes, please. The GeoMesh Eclipse has a sleek, close-to-the-body fit and a half-moon cutout across the back that brings some welcome airflow. It’s made with performance at the forefront, but also has a silhouette that you’d want to wear around the city afterward—very Bandit.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowThese are the tights for runners who have learned that you can never have enough pockets. The updated Gridlock design now has an internal brief, a drop-in phone pocket, and a loop for securing a tee, giving you a surprising amount of storage and versatility in a relatively stripped-down package. They're especially appealing for those in-between-weather runs when shorts feel a little optimistic but full tights would be overkill.Bandit’s updated CoolGrid 2-in-1s pair a lightweight outer layer with a moisture-wicking liner, then cram in enough storage for your phone and a serious amount of fuel. There are waterproof phone pockets on both legs, four gel pockets, and GripDot at the hems to help keep everything from shifting around as the miles pile up. They’re breathable, practical, and built for long runs.Josiah is the Digital Content Producer for the commerce team at Popular Mechanics, Best Products, Runner’s World, and Bicycling Magazine. He also writes for “BIO Buys”—a column on Biography.com—giving readers the lowdown on what products their favorite celebs are using. In another life, Josiah was an editor at ThePioneerWoman.com, where he sharpened his expertise on all things lifestyle, food-news, and entertainment. Outside work related matters, he’s a fan of Studio Ghibli films, unimportant reality TV drama, and melancholy Lorde songs.