[Closed] What running tights?

I like 20 denier sheer tights but I don't feel the cold.

Ron Hill Tracksters. DXB ones if you're fancy.

(I appreciate these might only meet two of your three requirements)

but I don't feel the cold.

I never used to, but do now. Top tip for not overeating after exercise in the cold weather is to aim for overheating.

Just wear shorts. If you're doing it right, you will warm up soon enough.

I can't remember the exact type they are, but Ron Hills are the way forward.

Just remember, modesty shorts are required if you are going to be going out in public with them during daylight hours.

Ron Hills will keep you warm at least.

Don't forget to rub a bit of deep heat on your undercarriage when it's a bit nippy like today though.

Whenever i see a dude wearing shorts over running tights, i think "massive insecurity issues".

I'm with you on that finbar... I don't wear shorts over my roadie lycra, why would I wear them over running tights?

Nike ones from Sport Direct.

But then I wear shorts over the top... so maybe they ain't for you.

However this does come from my kiteboarding days when I wore baggies over me wetsuit...

Look good, feel good, run good

I have some pearl izumi select tights for down to around 0 and some select thermal for when it gets even colder. Never liked ronhills myself just nasty 70's cheap nylon.

And your right about staying warm to lower the food cravings.

I like my ron hill tights. Have also got the 3/4s which are ace too. Don't go for ones that hook around the bottom of your foot. So not a good look!

i like the adidas response ones, nice and subtly brandy stripey.

but in reality i wear an old pair of thick umbro jogging pants that cost about 6quid from chav city, they keep my knees warm and it made a difference.

I've two pairs, neither prefect...
Nike ones - not bad but Grey was not a good colour choice and I should possibly have gone for a smaller size.
Montane ones - from Go Outdoors and therefore a few seasons old. Nice not very stretchy cordura fabric but have to be careful zipping over my calves and no elastic in the waistband.

They both work their way down as I run to give me a saggy butt but this is probably due to my lack of hips/buns rather than the tights. I'm even thinking of sewing in the bib from a pair of cycling shorts...

IanMunro - Member
Don't forget to rub a bit of deep heat on your undercarriage when it's a bit nippy like today though.

How could you post that - were you at boarding school ever?

I run and cycle (with padded shorts UNDER) in nike, adidas, under armour, linebreaker and skins. The last two slightly different obviously. But of the first three, I reckon UA shave it for comfort. Nike and Adidas comfy and very similar but adidas crotches (the mesh bit) tend not to last as long. Nice idea but not that practical.

No protection though as the cuts on bruises on my inner thigh today can justify. Start fitness often has lots of good offers.

* swoons *

Whenever i see a dude wearing shorts over running tights, i think "massive insecurity issues".

at least you dont have to see anything else 😉

ive got the nike ones, one run in and they seemed pretty good.

Saucony Drylete are good.

Ron Hills and Gore all tend to be a bit long (I take R in everything else)

"Backswing" running tights, love em to bits, and very occasionally there available in Primarni! for next to nothing.... (Edit: Primarni own backswing - so that's why, but there still only in there very occasionally) there nice and soft, but just thick enough to keep your legs "just right"

I have some Nike ones I think from John Lewis that were a lot cheaper than all the fancy running brands, Gore etc. They are very well engineered too, articulated panels, the back pocket has a rubberised bit to stop your sweat seeping onto your phonepod etc.

Re the exposure issue - they reveal more than lycra bike shorts because the pad in bike shorts covers up my jewels somewhat. Definitely feel more naked in them but no choice really since shorts over them looks stupid.

Shorts over tights are for punters.
Music devices are for punters.

iPod free here. My back pocket contains my phone for emergency purposes which happens to be running endomondo.

Hang on.....is punters a negative thing?

Punters?

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Hang on.....is punters a negative thing?

Not if you're trying to make money as a Pro'

I'd argue that peeps who dont wear shorts over their tights....

Are probably the same people whos actual shorts, are just that tiny bit too short.

Anyway.

TSY. Just wear shorts. You will warm up soon enough, look manlier and it will be summer soon.

'Shorts'.... there's a clue in the name

But Jamie... I like wearing tights 🙁

But Jamie... I like wearing tights

Nothing stopping you from wearing them cycling or just day to day under your regular chinos.

I might get some compression ones?

The Nike ones from Sports Direct are pretty nice; much nicer than the cheap Asics ones that they sell. However, they do stretch a bit.

For performance I dont think you can beat Skins; especially if your chugging down a lot of hills; the compression at the thighs help massively....and you look quite pro. My problem is that my calfs are pretty small so teh compression gubbins around that area dont tend to do their thang.

Shorts over the top only when picking/dropping the kids at school after/before a trail run. Not an insecurity issue; i just dont fancy showing all the other mothers my coq.

Nike ones have always done me alright.

Wear them on the bike too, more often than not.

in hind sight I sould have got some capris and calfs seperate...but that worked out quite expensive.

A subject close to my heart.

I've yet to find a perfect running tights, got those asics ones that are a little too thin, Nike are best I think for this time of year,

The serious question is pants that don't go up your bum!! LOL

I decided to get a bum that doesn't swallow pants instead.

I decided to get a bum that doesn't swallow pants instead.

*swoon*

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Oh - Tights 😳

Decathlon own running brand (Kalenji) have a selection, have various ventilating and reflecting panels, all do the job and are cheap.

I've just ordered some Nike ones off of Wiggle. I was going to get some 3/4's but...

Well, after tonights run, I can say for sure shorts are fine. I think I would feel too hot in leggings/tights.

Now excuse me, I have to go extract my testicles from inside my body now.....

I was blooooodyyy freeeeeeezzzzzzzing

nip-on!! LOL

That's the thing; most of the year in the UK shorts are fine - down to about 1 or 2C it's plenty warm enough. Actually even beyond that I used to be OK, and just tucked myself into a sock before putting my short on; but I do now have tights for colder than that...

Thing is, my legs etc were fine, and have been down to -5. Also, I run mostly off road, so it's easier to wash the mud off my legs than some tights.

As it's just the unmentionables getting chill blasted, I might have to look into the sock idea.

I run very early, (5am) & I just wouldnt warm up this time of year in shorts. I use the Karrimor ones, about £12 from Sports Direct.
The Kalenji kit from Decathlon is very good. They do a thin lycra glove & skull cap that are good. Even as low as -8, as long as I'm covered its ok once your moving.

ran to work this morning at 7 , and glad I wasnt in shorts .

really struggled to get warm , and could not increase the speed .

I use Ron Hill classic trackies, with the heel loop, and I stuff my errr..... "temperature gauge" 😐 into a freebie MBUK mobile phone sock. yes, seriously.....
I should say that I tend not to ever run in the daylight at this time of year though, its always dark. 😀

shorts!! no way!!

head band, tights, gloves, vest, base layer, heavy base layer, jacket.

😆

emsz if I wore that I'd die of heat exhaustion.

If it's below freezing I wear a long sleeved tech tshirt and tights. I've run in -8 or so and had to take my hat and gloves off.

I have really nice sugoi ones with a windproof front.. or sugio?? I always get that mixed up. I've used them in -20 and i wasn't cold, depends what conditions you run in i suppose.

Nike ones for me, and shorts over the top. Well, it was -9c + wind on top when I went for run this morning.
Nothing worse than having a freezing willy to pee from when your back from the run. - except burning feet in the shower.

I gotta say, whenever i see anyone out riding or running in shorts at this time of year i cant help but think 'tosser'. You just look like someone desperate to prove how hard you are.

I gotta say, whenever i see anyone out riding or running in shorts at this time of year i cant help but think 'tosser'. You just look like someone desperate to prove how hard you are.

I can assure you, the one thing I do not look like in shorts in -2, is hard.

Anyway. Nice attitude.

hmm, yeah it does seem a bit harsh doesnt it...bad morning, apologies if it causes offence. Wear tights, youll be warmer.

No worries.

I actually have some [url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-winter-cruiser-unpadded-waist-tights/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=uk&utm_content=Altura-Altura_Winter_Cruiser_Unpadded_Waist_Tights-Black ]Altura Winter Cruisers[/url] I might give a spin later. I think I got them in the first place as they could be used for running and on the bike.

emsz - Member
The serious question is pants that don't go up your bum!! LOL

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I have really nice sugoi ones with a windproof front.. or sugio?? I always get that mixed up.

Sugoi. It means "awesome" in Japanese. Really.

The serious question is pants that don't go up your bum

My knees get upset and start hurt if I run in shorts at this time of year.

Both pairs of my tights were unwashed in the bottom of washing machine with 15 min to go before the club run started, so i went in shorts last night. I got some ribbing but generally it wasnt to cold once we got going, But it was only an hour around town and we were shifting along!
Both pairs are addidas climacool.
Tried skins once but they felt a bit baggy even going down to small when they recommend medium for my size. The addidas were a 1/3 of the price so i bought them and some compression socks to wear underneath them.

I'd always just gone with shorts, but gave some Salomon running tights a go when running in the hills this year. I find my knees feel a lot better for the extra warmth with the temperature below zero and the wind blowing!

My knees would seize up running in shorts at this time of year! Aldi's finest for me. Very impressed. I've not worn Tracksters since the "old days" of mountain biking: Tracksters, big fleecy jumper, walking boots/scruffy trainers and not a care for what I looked like 😆

i still cant believe people wear a sock down their tights.

for warmth and not to just bulk up.

Emsz, have you tried sports specific underwear? I've got pants from sweaty betty that don't have any seams which i use for running. They don't ride up at all but i do have a bum which probably helps.

I used to wear shorts to run in all the time, even in the snow. Then I discovered lyrca longs and love them to bits. I'm actually quite disappointed when it gets too hot for my 3/4s.

.....but i do have a bum which probably helps

I think most people do...erm...don't they?

mustard, theres NO way im running with no pants!!

thanks DGOAB, have you seen edgies? you can see them on the tightstightstights websites

same thing I think, no seams.

I don't understand why people don't wear pants under their tights, stops you getting cold to have another layer down there. Wicking pants are cheap

Gotta say, I love my NIKE ones..

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Lovely and warm at this time of year...

They are faily thick, but are warm eben if its wet..