Discover premium gear from the French label putting the high in high-performance.

Imagine there was a ubiquitously available product that promised “another level of consciousness – a heightened state that allows for intense reflection, connection and creativity”. It sounds like exactly the sort of thing that The Beatles, Jefferson Airplane, Primal Scream, Messrs Jimi Hendrix, Josh Wink and Afroman have been banging on about all this time – and also what The Man (or even the Illuminati, depending on how much you’ve imbibed and whether your tin-foil hat is on too tight) is getting all up in your grill about, er, man. But what if, contrary to the mind-altering substances that inspired “Octopus’s Garden” and its ilk, this product was entirely free.

To be clear, what we’re advocating here is not some large-scale Kool-Aid acid test applied to the national water supply, but a legally attainable activity that is open and inclusive, proven to be enriching for both the body and the mind and unlikely to be cut with any harmful products you might otherwise find under your kitchen sink. This miracle commodity is running.

That’s right, “The High” French brand Satisfy – which has just arrived on MR PORTER – is peddling is a spike of endorphins that sits comfortably within the parameters of the law. What’s more, it won’t result in short-term memory loss (in fact, studies suggest running can help ward off Alzheimer’s) or flashbacks (although, in the depths of winter, we suggest you turn to clothing with reflective material and possibly even a source of light, such as a torch), but nevertheless could lead to a post-race comedown (which you could try remedying with rest, keeping hydrated and maybe a nice slab of cake).

Of course, there is a clear connection between music and running, as anyone with pair of running shoes, a set of earphones and a playlist of four-on-the-floor bangers can verify. This kinship certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed by Satisfy, who have plugged a considerable hole in the market by producing a line of clothing that would appeal equally to members of both your local Parkrun meet and Mötley Crüe.

The brand’s T-shirts come artfully distressed in such a way that they keep you ventilated while also looking like they’ve been knocking about on the bunk of a tour bus. And the shorts feature a silky lining that is incredibly lightweight yet wicks away moisture 60 per cent faster than other materials – and takes its name from sound system-troubling French electro duo Justice. Plus, in keeping with the demands of the average rock band and gym goth, the bulk of the collection is entirely black. Although, much like the high that comes with running, with detailing that boast “intense reflection”, as in they are reflective, to keep you safe while pounding the pavement. Or drums – it’s your call.

Shop the Satisfy collection here

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