Janji · Merino-blend running hoodie (midlayer) · Mid-range
Janji Rover Merino Hoodie
Best midlayerCold-weather running guide
A warm, stretchy merino-blend hoodie that works as a standalone top on cool days or a midlayer when it's cold; the snug hood is the highlight, but testers found it picks up odor fast when worn next to skin.
- List price
- $136Men's list price for most colors on janji.com; two colors (Crag, Glacial) list at $132. Women's price not verified.
- Fits
- Men's, Women's
- Warmth
- Midweight
- Wind
- None
- Water
- None
- Visibility
- None
- Temperature range
- 25 to 60°F (−4 to 16°C) The brand's stated range
- Best for
- Runners who want a hooded midlayer that can also be the only top on cool fall days.
- Not for
- Anyone wanting a reflective night-running layer or pure-merino odor resistance for repeat wears.
Downsides
- Gets smelly quickly when worn against the skin, per iRunFar
- No reflective details listed
- Only 37% merino in the blend
Specs
| Materials | Revo knit: 37% 17.5-micron merino wool, 55% nylon, 8% spandex |
|---|---|
| Weight | 10.8 oz (men's M) |
| Fabric weight | Not published (garment 10.8 oz, men's M) |
| Fit | Regular / athletic |
| Neck | Scuba hood |
| Thumbholes | Yes (thumb slits) |
| Odor control | Merino blend; brand claims odor resistance |
Features
- Scuba-style hood designed to stay in place
- Integrated thumb slits
- Small pocket at the hem
- Stretch merino-nylon-spandex blend
- Regular, athletic running fit
What reviewers say
Named it the best midlayer shirt for winter running ($136): warm, stretchy and good at moving sweat, with a scuba hood that holds in wind, thumbholes and a hem pocket; the main gripe was that it picks up odor quickly next to skin.
iRunFar: Best Cold Weather Running Gear of 2026 · Oct 21, 2026
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