The best Mother’s Day gifts for runners
A mother's love is unconditional, but it doesn't hurt to remind her how great she is with new running gear
Mother’s Day is coming up May 11, and if you haven’t picked out a gift for your runner/hiker mom yet, don’t worry–we’ve made you a shopping list. Show your mom how much you care with a pair of comfy recovery slides or some snazzy sunglasses to get her through the summer months in style and comfort. Our team loves these items, and we know she will, too.
Smartwool Merino 4" Hike Shorts
The perfect fashion-forward shorts for any activity
These shorts give the gift of comfort and style. New for spring 2025, the Smartwool 4″ hike shorts use next-to-skin merino wool for breathability, temperature regulation and moisture management.
Smartwool Women’s Low Ankle Socks
Soft and durable low ankle merino wool running socks
Help your mom feel good every step with Smartwool’s comfy and durable low ankle socks. Featuring ultra-soft merino wool Indestructawool™ and Shred Shield™ technologies to increase durability.
Salomon Sense Aero Graphic T-shirt
A lightweight, breathable and quick-drying graphic T-shirt
This sporty T-shirt from Salomon features ultra-light fabric and thermoregulation technologies to help keep her comfortable and cool on the run.
Hoka Bondi 9
Plush trainer with lots of cushioning
Give the gift of premium comfort with the Hoka Bondi 9. This shoe has 42 mm of supercritical EVA foam to feel great on long runs, or even for spending time standing on your feet. Your mom works hard, so why not give her the cushioning she deserves?
Julbo Fury and Fury S Sunglasses
Stylish and lightweight sunglasses with an athletic aesthetic
These performance sunglasses from Julby feature Spectron polycarbonate lenses, for perfect clarity of vision and protection. They’re available in plenty of colours to fit mom’s style, and you can choose between the high-performance yet affordable Fury S or the more premium Fury model, with polarized lenses and shock absorbing grip tech on the temple to keep it in place when running fast.
Hoka Ora Recovery Sandal
Comfort-driven slides designed for recovery
The Ora Slide 3 delivers foot-cradling comfort in a future-friendly silhouette. Your mom will love these recovery-maximizing shoes on rest days and after tough runs, or just for walking around the house. The sustainable sugarcane EVA midsole is forgiving and comfortable for casual use by runners and non-runners alike.
Products reviewed in this article:
Smartwool Merino 4" Hike Shorts
Salomon Sense Aero Graphic T-shirt
Hoka Bondi 9
Julbo Fury and Fury S Sunglasses
Hoka Ora Recovery Sandal
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