womens compression tights - good brand? - Gear

Vicky Yello

01/03/2013 at 21:40

totally new to these. my personal trainer has suggested I wear them when not running for recovery. any suggestions? happy to go not uber cheap if its worth it.

Mark Taylor 63

02/03/2013 at 08:04

Depends on your budget ? Skins are very good but very expensive(a set of long tights will cost you around £60), lots of brands out there to choose from. I use More Mile products for things like socks(3 pairs for £9), compression socks(£5) etc they are cheap but dont be put off they really do the job. Check out ebay or start fitness.

Mark Taylor 63

02/03/2013 at 08:05

PS dont judge any running kit by the price, its what works for you. Start cheap and work up .....

cougie

pirate

02/03/2013 at 18:00

It's not been proved so cheap is a good idea. Try red venom kit ?

Vicky Yello

02/03/2013 at 22:56

is there a 'standard' weartime - how long the compression is good for?

Ben Davies 15

03/03/2013 at 12:00

As other people have mentioned, the premium brands are obviously good.

In terms of value, I have found that the Nike fit compression tights give up little if anything to the more expensive ones. You have to be careful though, because they look very similar to the bog standard Nike tights.

Above all, try them on before you buy them!

Edited: 03/03/2013 at 12:03

booktrunk

03/03/2013 at 13:53

As they seem to be mainly for after running.,. I decided to go into tesco and buy a ??1 pair of tights that are smaller than your normal size squeeze into them and it has the same effect!!

booktrunk

03/03/2013 at 13:54

Seriously I cannot work out why anyone would pay for them, what would they do that my 1 pound suggestion doesn't do?

Ben Davies 15

03/03/2013 at 21:30

Only that you can run in them without getting arrested.

booktrunk

03/03/2013 at 21:43

Yes but the question wasn't for running it was after running! For recovery.

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