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What to Wear at Lollapalooza 2016

Lollapalooza turns 25 this year and to celebrate, they’ve extended the festival to run 4 days as opposed to the traditional 3 days. What does that mean for you? An extra day of partying leading to dehydration (did someone say hangover?). Possibly sore feet from standing for 12+ hours a day? Awful smelling clothing from standing out in the hot, hot sun.

You’re probably wondering why we care and how Fleet Feet Sports – Chicago can help! We can help in big ways with products that are useful to runners, but also useful to festival go-ers.

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Stash Your Stuff

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The FlipBelt Zipper launched at the beginning of 2016 after much success from the original FlipBelt. We love the Zipper edition because it is a little wider than the original and features a pretty sweet secure zipper pocket perfect for stashing your ID, Credit Cards and Cash. Go hands free at Lollapalooza this year, but stash your stuff accordingly.

Stay Hydrated

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We’re not sure Nathan had Lollapalooza in mind when they created the FlexShot 24oz and 17oz bottles, but they do make the perfect accessory. The bottles are made of silicone and fold down easily once you’re done so they’re easy to store. Fill ‘em up at the many hydration stations on the grounds.

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Why would we recommend a hydration tablet for anyone going to Lollapalooza? Simple…you’re going to be sweating. You’ll become dehydrated which can cause all sorts of issues when you are dehydrated for four days straight. Be proactive and bring a tube of Nuun along with you to Lolla to pop into your water when you’re feeling a little dehydrated. Nuun provides important electrolytes like Sodium and Potassium which are necessary for bodily functions. The Energy brand even contains caffeine and B vitamins which can aid when you’re feeling a little under-the-weather in the morning.

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Protect Your Self

We’re all about protection here. Sun protection that is. Stock up on our favorite products from Suncloud Opics and Buff Headwear to keep the sun at bay! Suncloud Optics offers polarized lenses in all of their models. Buff UV Headbands offer UV Protection and many great patterns and colors – grab one for each day!

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We also have great custom hats from our runCHI branded gear. We love the athletic, yet casual, look of these hats! Pick one up at our Old Town store.

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Last, our Old Town store also stocks great sun hats from Pistil. We love the easy, summer look of these – they’re great for Lolla or just hanging out at the beach.

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Dress for Comfort & Function

Obviously, we’re all about comfort & function when it comes to what we wear. You’ll want to wear moisture-wicking, lightweight clothing all weekend long. Also, keeping your feet comfortable is key to a 4-day festival.

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Ladies, we recommend the Nike Breeze Tank and Tee. This is possibly the lightest fabric on the market right now. With its athletic properties, you’ll stay cool and airy all weekend long.

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Guys, you’ll want something similar for the top, but socks are where it is at for tying your entire outfit together. Try these Fusion Run socks from Stance.

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Perfect for the heat of the summer, these Superfeet sandals are supportive and durable enough to survive 4 days of Lolla in Grant Park. Treat your feet!

Count Your Steps

Traversing the environs of Grant Park – tramping from stage to stage to catch the hottest musical acts – will require a lot of walking. Why not track your steps – along with all the calories you are burning – with these activity trackers from Fitbit and Garmin!

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