Skins V 2XU - Gear - Runner's World

bradders13754

02/12/2012 at 07:25

Hi I am looking to invest in Some compression tights I want them for running in not just recovery and I am stuck Between Skins and 2XU so any advice would be great on either Also do they work as good as they say ? Thanks :0)

Mr. Majestic

02/12/2012 at 13:40

Following their sizing guidelines - I found 2XU a lot more compressive than Skins.

I'm not saying that's better - but I prefered that feel.

cougie

pirate

02/12/2012 at 15:39

I don't think theyve been proven to work - some people swear by them and others dont. Personally I'm sceptical - I've had them for recovery - cant say I noticed any difference.

JF50

03/12/2012 at 14:22

I use Skins for recovery after long runs, they feel as though they work but I'm just too used to long runs.

IronCat5 in the Hat pirate

pirate

03/12/2012 at 21:13

Have you thought about RedVenom? Somewhat cheaper.

bradders13754

04/12/2012 at 20:15

any more info still not got a clue (

M...eldy

pirate

04/12/2012 at 20:41

They are all much of a muchness but you need to try them on so you can get the best fit for you
Whats good for some may not be the same for others

Cat is right, RedVenom are supposed to be good as well to throw another one in to the mix !!

bradders13754

04/12/2012 at 21:12

ok am gonna go try a pair of each see what i think )

Smalleyboy

05/12/2012 at 15:13

I have Skins, 2XU and Orca compression tights. My Skins are maybe 4 or 5 years old and very different from the current versions but personally I favour the 2XU's. IMHO, running tights are excellent in cold weather and compression tights in particular are good for longer distances or harder training sessions. I generally only wear them to run in but would use them for recovery after a very long run or a race. They are expensive but I think you get what you pay for.

dancing in spikes

06/12/2012 at 12:08

I use 2XU. I find they feel nicer, are more compressive, and they come in a lot of sizes so can get a good fit.

Lemmy

06/12/2012 at 17:22

Wife likes 2XU, I have both (long & shorts), mainly for long runs as they stop BIG thighs rubbing together. I prefer SKINS as they don't have a waist drawband (one thing less to worry about) and SKINS do/did have different colours... Next pair(s) when I buy them will be cheaper...

Wemustbemad

09/12/2012 at 21:17

I used to buy Skins but switched to 2XU which I regard as substantially better

bradders13754

29/12/2012 at 07:02

Update I got a pair of A400 long Skins for Christmas
Did 8 mile with a few big hills in them and my legs felt fine after compared
To previous runs so might be something in these compression tights
Only time will tell I think I may where them when I do VLM .

touie2

29/12/2012 at 10:00

I have various skins compression tights, capris and shorts, I like them to run in as they are thinner and closer fit than normal tights, better in the rain! I don't think they make much difference for muscle fatigue personally unless worn afterwards for recovery

SwimsLikeAWalrus

31/12/2012 at 11:08

I only ever wear them for recovery and they do seem to help. ASAP after the postevent shower and on over night.

I only have 2XU - mine are looking scruffy now but have been well washed and still retain their compression.

bradders13754

31/12/2012 at 15:35

Done 2 more runs in my skins and seem to
Be getting a pain in the right outer side of my right knee
Nothing changed in my routes pr intensity of my runs but I am bow legged in that leg.
So wonder if my skins could be aggravating some thing due to the compression
Anyone got any advice?

Stilts

01/01/2013 at 08:32

I abandoned my Skins - they kept giving me back of knee pain. Basically they weren't long enough. I think the key is that compression tights need to fit perfectly and if you're tall or long legged chances are they won't so the compression effect is not quite right.

I now have extra long 2XUs but tbh they're not really long enough either

bradders13754

01/01/2013 at 19:20

well am gonna do same run this week without them on and see if i get the same pain if not looks like i will be using them for recovery (

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