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This transitional time of year calls for a reliable windbreaker. It’s not exactly chilly yet but the rain is looming and, frankly, the forecast can’t be trusted. You need something to chuck on when a T-shirt feels like a gamble but a proper coat would be wildly premature.

Enter Nike’s Tech Windrunner. 

In a sleek, techy, all-black colorway, it’s got just enough going on without making a song and dance about it. We’re particularly into the subtle color blocking, which stops things from feeling too plain without veering into “look at me” territory. 

Plus, it’s discreet enough to be worn beyond the track too. Seriously, pair it with a smart pant and a solid Nike sneaker and voilà.

Sure, a windbreaker isn’t the most exciting thing you’ll buy this fall. But that’s sort of the point. This is the jacket you’ll be happy to have in your back pocket, whether you’ve got a chockablock day planned or just need something reliable when the weather turns, it’s an easy layer to reach for.

Not every purchase needs to change your life. Sometimes you just need a decent jacket. This is a decent jacket.

The Dri-FIT Woven Full-Zip Color-Block Windrunner Jacket is currently $82 on Nike’s website, nearly 50% off. A pretty good time to make it yours.

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