Tracksmith pants or tights?

For winter running definitely check out the Janji Groundwork Flyby Tight. Has two side pockets that are big enough for a phone plus gloves. A large back pocket for gels and two internal pocks for keys or cards. Also thicker material in the upper leg and groin area for a little more weather protection. Also $88 instead of $118 or $128 for the Tracksmith ones.

https://janji.com/products/ms-flyby-tight-in-midnight-block

I have the session pants...I haven't actually run in them yet but they are perfect plague-wear around the house. I wear them almost every day. Super comfy. They seem on the light side if that is good for you.

Those Janji tights look nice! Might snag a pair to add to my collection!

98% of my cool weather running gear consists of tights.

My favorite tights are my UA Coldgear tights in my collection. They have a nice fleece interior and have an extra layer in the groin area. Just the rear pocket though. I have a few pairs of them. Feels just like wearing tight fleece sweats! Very comfy and warm! Great for those no-so-nice days outside. They dry quick too. I've used them for hiking and messing around in the snow instead wearing snow pants -- they dry quick and nothing sticks to them.

I practically live in running shorts, wind pants or tights depending on my mood and the season... unless I'm at work or something... been wearing tights lately since it's gotten cooler in the northeast... doesn't help I'm working from home 95% of the time now. Nice to slip on a pair of comfy warm tights and put some hours in behind the screen.

One my running friends asked if it helps for recovery after running 15-20 miles and wearing them post run. Not sure. I wear them because I paid a lot of money for them and second they are comfy to lounge around in or to run errands.

if you're looking to Tracksmith for winter running pants, they offer better options than what you've listed:

the Brighton pant is a stiffer, more wind resistant, thinner but water-repellant choice. those are currently on sale and can be layered with tights underneath

they also tend to sell a heavier, more winterized set that debuts in Januarys, the NDO pants. they're a softer material than the Brighton and come with more pockets and ankle cuffs, but will hold onto moisture. I think they're a lot like the Session pants, but built for winter instead of spring

I usually roll with just their tights until its below freezing, then add Brightons on top of the tights if it's precipitating or until its below 20, and then go with the NDO for anything beyond that

I like those Janji tights! I might snag those too.

I have 100$ gift card to TS that’s why I’m searching Tracksmith reviews. It’s gonna be cold in about a month or so up here and am lookin for some thicker tights or pants to get through Jan/Feb with

I'm running in the Turnover tights right now. Have taken them into the upper 20s + mega wind already. Overall I'm very happy with them. They are lighter than you'd expect but the lining (pile) inside them makes them "feel" much thicker than they are. I also tend to like lighter layers, even in extreme cold. I'd place the Turnover's as a mid weight, not lightweight like a basic Nike training tight and not as heavy/lined/water repellent as a deep winter tight (that is what their NDO line is for, which hits in late Dec/early jan normally).

The cut, finish and details are as you'd expect with Tracksmith. I run almost exclusively in Trasksmith now, year round, and am happy with the Turnover tights as any other item I have from the brand.

As far as the Janji tights... Janji makes quality gear but I think they over think some of the panels and seaming on their items, especially their winter kit (worst chaffing I've ever had was in Janji tights last winter). Plus their colors/patterns are just so...gross.

Tracksmith Bislett Pants are more versatile. Water resistant and very comfortable. They also seem to break wind pretty well. Most expensive, but with gift card might be ok to make a splash.

jvarunner wrote:

Tracksmith Bislett Pants are more versatile. Water resistant and very comfortable. They also seem to break wind pretty well. Most expensive, but with gift card might be ok to make a splash.

I break wind pretty well.

I have the Janji tights (Groundwork) and Tracksmith (Turnover) and would definitely pay extra for the Tracksmith. They are a lot warmer, lighter and overall way more comfortable than the Janji ones. Here in the North East it gets pretty cold in the winter and I have worn Tracksmith in 10F and they kept me warm. The Janji's only go down to about 25F before you feel the cold which is strange as they are much thicker. Janji also tend to ride down at the back. Spend the extra you won't regret it.

go with sporthill... they've been around forever, heck tracksmith stuff is based on the old sporthill stirrup running pants.

www.sporthill.com

But you don't get a rabbit logo

I think the tracksmith ones look better.

I find their pants run extremely long. Love their pants but I had to run mine through the dryer a few times to get the length halfway decent. Apparently they think everyone with a 36” waist is 6’4” tall.

If you want to go with tracksmith, I'd by the Bislet Pants. They are expensive, BUT more versatile. They are water resistant, lightweight and very comfortable. They are not advertised as wind resistant, but they seem to do well in the wind. The bonus is that you can wear these when not running. They are comfortable for lounging, going for walks or hikes, and look fine going out to the grocery store or when you don't need to look fancy and want to feel comfortable.

NB has great tights for $60 that have those stretch pockets and are super warm but not overly hot.

Can wear them in single digits no problem. Colder and I have a heavier duty windproof one from NB as well.

The tights I have from them are way warmer than I expected based on like the weight/feel of the fabric. Tracksmith's stuff really is super nice, it's functional and good quality and I prefer their aesthetics to a lot of the other running clothes on the market. Their sizing is also definitely based on runners, not average Americans.

The UnderArmour Cold Gear that has fleece lining is also good for the cold but I don't think they really have any good pockets, my keys have fallen out or just like been uncomfortably digging into my back.

Oiselle only makes women's clothes but their tights have the best pocket set-up of any I've tried.