Satisfy Is Running an Entirely Different Race

The running industry has been in need of a shakeup after decades of control by the Swoosh and the Three Stripes. Satisfy came onto the scene and delivered something new in a field that has felt relatively banal until recently. Through its counter-cultural lens and punk-fueled aesthetics, Satisfy has blazed a new trail for running culture, and in turn built a cult following.Moth-eaten muscle tees, silk-infused tie-dye, high-tech shells, and badass graphics are a massive part of Satisfy’s world. It’s gritty, luxurious, and gorp-y all at once. This departure from the typical running playbook has reached a wide range of customers whether it’s the dedicated ultra-marathoner, the casual runner, or the guy who’s in it strictly for style. While other brands attempt to make athletic gear that looks good out of the gym, Satisfy is one of the few that actually succeeds. That pack of insanely stylish runners that whizzed past you? There’s a good chance at least half of them are wearing Satisfy.Now, what was once a singular vision in the sector has inspired droves of indie running brands to follow its pace. The result is a running culture that’s more exciting and more stylish than ever. If you’re curious about getting into Satisfy gear for yourself, here’s what to buy.Satisfy Running Hit ListThe Silky ShortsSatisfy TechSilk 8" ShortsRead moreThe Breezy MothTech TeeSatisfy MothTech Muscle TeeRead moreThe Tie-Dye TeeSatisfy CloudMerino 66 T-ShirtRead moreThe Trail StompersSatisfy TheROCKERRead moreThe Sun BlockersSatisfy x Oakley Straight Jacket SunglassesRead moreRunning ShortsAside from a good pair of running shoes, shorts are the most essential piece of kit for a runner. Satisfy’s silk-like running liners with 4-way stretch to its feather-light but durable PeaceShell shorts with UV protection and fast-drying properties, proves its stylish shorts are real-deal gear for the serious pavement-pounder. What makes its shorts stand out from the rest is its infusion of vintage-inspired washes, interspersed with neon colorways and even trompe l’oeil denim prints. Because running is anything but boring.SatisfyTechSilk 8" ShortsSatisfyRippy Cordura 2.5" Trail ShortsSatisfyPeaceShell 5" Unlined ShortsSatisfyTechSilk Evo 9" Half TightsTopsWhile big brands toiled away at producing running tops with ever-greater performance, they seemed to phone it in when it came to giving consumers something that was actually stylish. Satisfy’s shirts, bibs, and muscle tees offer loads of personality without sacrificing performance. Its most iconic design includes its MothTech tees which look as though they’ve been chewed through—or pulverized with shotgun pellets—to provide an eye-catching solution to ventilation. The brand has taken other routes to increase breathability like using lace and mesh, as well as employing merino wool for temperature regulation while tripping it out in tie-dye.SatisfyMothTech Muscle TeeSatisfySpaceLace Long TeeSatisfyJustice Trail Half-Zip T-shirtSatisfyCloudMerino 66 T-ShirtShoesCreating your own running shoes is a real test that can separate an indie brand from the rest of the pack. Usually, that’s done in collaboration with a larger brand that has the production capabilities that small labels lack. Satisfy decided to buck tradition and built their own trail running shoes from the ground up, and blew it out into a suite of great colorways that made other big names take notice. Case in point, Adidas came calling for a collab of their own.Satisfy x AdidasAdizero Adios ProSatisfy x AdidasAdizero Adios Pro 4AccessoriesSatisfy’s supplemental running gear are fashion signifiers just as much as a Birkin bag or a Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses. Do you really need to pack a running vest with electrolytes and power bars for a 30-minute easy jog? No. But people do it because it looks sick. Running belts, soft flasks, hats, bandanas—Satisfy has all the running accoutrements a runner needs to reach their personal best.SatisfyJustice Cordura 5L Hydration VestSatisfyJustice Dyneema Trail BandSatisfyPeaceShell Ice BandanaSatisfy x OakleyStraight Jacket Sunglasses