moves naturally with the flow of the run - it feels as though the tights are working in harmony with your body. For men there is relief in that the crotch area is contoured, serving up what the makers call 'better ball control'. The material offers
Contact: www.orca.com Full Review: Reaching just above the knee, the Orca 1/2 Tights target the major muscle groups of the upper leg - particularly the quads and up through the glutes (backside) - and work hard to keep muscles both warm and well
In short:Water resistant shoe, with tightly woven mesh and a gusseted tongue.
In short:Includes a two-density medial post, low-profile heel and N-Lock lacing system for stability, Acteva midsole and Abzorb SBS at toe-end nrkintheuk: LONG DISTANCE RACERS Strengths: Very light, excellent tight fit, good grip and suprisingly
and their tightly packed formation prevents excessive mud clogging them up and weighing you down. One gripe is that the insole is glued in place, making post-run drying difficult.
Contact: www.2xushop.co.uk Full Review: Although full compression tights can be used for recovery, post-race bloat and water retention can make compression around the midriff an uncomfortable experience. These 2XU Leggings - which are more like
Contact: www.salomon.com/uk Full Review: For race and recovery the EXO IVs offer a cost effective way of supporting the calf during a run or helping tired muscles to recover afterwards without the expense of investing in a full tight. The unusual
-drying sockliner for increased comfort. We say The main complaint here was the cumbersome and heavy appearance, owing to the ample cushioning – reminding one tester of platform shoes. However, flexibility was reported as surprisingly good, and the fit was tight
. The main issue for me was it felt too tight, but the whole feel did get better as I broke them in."- Keith Simpson
