The Best Race Kits for Triathlon

Zoot Men’s Ultra Tri Aero Full Zip Racesuit | $95

Ratings: ★ ★ ★

Basics

Women’s triathlon brand Coeur designs its suits with thoughtful women’s-specific details. The top is made of super soft fabric and is designed to be flattering on any size (it’s available from XS to 2XL). The shorts (also available in an 8-inch length) feature a seam-free chamois and unique yoga-style waistband.

Pros

• Top available with or without integrated bra to choose your preferred method of support
• Stylish and comfortable enough for use in training and racing
• Supportive enough for long-distance races but also great for shorter distances

Cons

• Basic design with few high-tech details
• Shorts don’t provide any compression
• Yoga-style waistband leaves no option for adjusting the fit

Giordana Vero Pro Tri Women’s Doppio Suit | $180

Ratings: ★ ★ ★ ★

Basics

Italian cycling brand Giordana enters the triathlon space with a suit that provides a full zipper top, stretchy front panel and sleeves, tri-specific chamois, and UPF coverage. A panel extends from the bottom of the shorts to cover the stomach, providing the comfort of a two-piece suit with the aero advantages of a one-piece.

Pros

• Fantastic two-piece/one-piece design
• Unique mesh ventilation on the upper section
• Comfortable compression on the lower section that give it a premium feel
• Cool enough for warmer races and warm enough for cooler races
• Flattering color and cut

Cons

• Neck, chest, and zipper design would make this tough for women with a cup size bigger than a B
• Small opening for accessing pockets—it takes a bit of work to get something out

Zone3 Aeroforce-X | $395 (stock), $550 (custom tailored)

Ratings: ★ ★ ★ ★

Basics:

The stock version of Zone3s top-of-the-line bespoke race suit has aerodynamic features for days thanks to a collaboration with aero experts NoPinz. Wind sneakiness aside, the Aeroforce-X has more panels of vastly different fabric than any other suit out there.

Pros:

• More panels of unique fabrics means more comfort for body mapping and better aerodynamics
• Ultra soft and lightweight lower half for no chafing and excellent feel
• Excellent covered pockets on the sides won’t drag in wetsuit-free races
• Almost see-through upper back for cooling



Cons:

• 
Barely-there fabrics are a struggle for chilly races
• Durability in both fabric toughness and stretch memory are a question mark
• The extra $150 for a custom-tailored version is tough to resist at this already-high price