Compression Running Tights are an essential piece for the sportswear closet of any serious runner. Compression tights are form-fitting tights of varying thicknesses that provide many benefits to runners. While compression running tights were originally designed to aid in muscle stabilization and help prevent injury, they have a great benefit of providing warmth in cold conditions. A good compression running tight usually costs anywhere from $75 to $200 per pair, but can be well-worth it if it prevents injury and keeps a running outside during cold stretches of weather.
Compression tights are often made for three primary purposes — cycling, running, and skiing. While they can be highly interchangeable, the tights are sometimes customized for the intended sport. Cycling compression tights, for example, often have additional knee and seat padding, and running tights tend to have among the most reliable elastic on the ankles.
Our Compression Tight Reviews page outlines a general buying guide for compression tights, but in general as you pay more you will notice a higher degree of muscular support, comfort, anti-chafing properties, and moisture-wicking capabilities. We recommend paying for quality, as a good pair of compression running tights that is well taken care of should last for dozens of uses before showing major signs of wear.
Major manufacturers of compression running tights that we review include Louis Garneau, CW-X, Opedix, 2XU and Sugoi. We are always on the lookout for other high quality, niche brands, so feel free to pass along ideas for additional reviews you’d like to see us do.
