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With ocean plastics pollution a growing concern, are you buying more active apparel made with natural fibers? As functional fabrics become fashionable and fashion becomes more casual, has your everyday dress code incorporated more fitness wear compared to years past? Which of these factors best describes how you changed the most in your activewear purchasing decisions during the past year: Is all the talk about tariffs and higher prices on products made outside the U.S. impacting your purchasing decisions? I'm willing to spend more in general 33% I buy one great product rather than multiple items 33% I take better care of my clothes so the garments last longer 34% More 51% Less 2% About the same 48% POWERED BY www.mesh01.com YES 18% 82% NO 58% 42% YES NO Leggings with phone pockets. Lightweight down jackets are great because they can be used in a casual setting and for hikes and Nordic skiing etc. Being able to keep track of my running, heart rate. Shoe insoles. I have found a particular brand of yoga pants that stay put and keep sweat wicked away while also being fashionable. I think yoga pants are becoming a lot more game changing in the way they are designed. No lace shoes. Temperature controlled clothes. High waisted leggings and leggings with pockets. I also love my Nike Flex running shoes. They really help my foot pain. Recovery sandals. Wool, having wool socks in the winter has changed everything, my feet feel fresh. Shoe inserts have helped reduce overall injury. It seems silly, but workout pants with pockets has been a game-changer for me this year. Running shoes that I had fitted based on my foot and gait. Snowboarding boots with the easy twist laces instead of the traditional laces; thicker socks with arch support; leggings with pockets (I love pockets). Great wicking/breathable base layers that also keep you at the right temp during winter running. Heat gear that wicks away sweat. Black tanks I can wear to work and then straight to the gym. No bounce sports bras. I purchased a tennis shoe which doesn't make squeaky noise at the gym when it rains. My favorite athletic pants which are breathable, compressing and allow for tons of movement without falling down. For a top, thumb holes with folded mitt options (so I don't have to wear gloves). For bottoms, tights and shorts that have a cell phone pocket(s). November 2018 • Outdoor Insight • 47 outdoorinsightmag.com of respondents said they have not come across anything in the last year that they considered to be a gamechanger. 23% What active apparel or footwear purchased in the past year do you consider a gamechanger in terms of enhancing your workout performance?