Gen Z made running vests the hot new accessory — for anything but running
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.”
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.
Brooks’ followers were intrigued by all the things her vest could hold.
“Is the pink thing a hr monitor?” questioned one person.
“Not the inhaler … such a must-have,” chuckled another.
“Percy pigs,” laughed a watcher. “Do the sweets do something?”
“Please do one of these for everything someone should carry for a marathon,” requested a fellow TikToker.
The vests, which cost between $20 and $160, typically hold water, keys and cell phones during long runs.
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.
The increased interest in the sporty vest could come from singles joining running clubs to find their perfect match.
The Post previously reported on the Lunge matchmaking app and Lunge Run Club, founded by Steve Cole, which helps wannabe lovebirds find potential matches at local gyms.
“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 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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