It's getting a bit colder out in Canada. I'm looking to get some half tights for the fall and later some full tights for winter. I live in the south part of Ontario so it's not freezing like Nunavut.
I was looking at the nike aeroswift tights but realize that some kenyan runners wear them even in 35 degree weather so when it's 10 degrees in Canada, I don't know if they would be warm enough.
Any suggestions on half tights which are cold/warm or anything as it's my first time buying half tights?
I own 3 pairs.
1. Craft brand half tights with windproof material in the crotch. Can't remember the exact model and I'm too lazy to go dig them out of winter gear storage. I pretty much only wear these on subzero windchill days. They are pretty short (only go halfway down my thigh) so I've never worn them without something else over them. But I recommend them if you plan to encounter that kind of weather.
2. The most basic Nike half tights. The ones you can get for ~$40 at your local running store. They don't have any pockets which is annoying, but otherwise I like them quite a bit. They are comfortable and perfect for those 35-50 degree spring/fall days.
3. Tracksmith reggie tights. LR seems to have a love/hate relationship with Tracksmith for legitimate reasons, but for tights and shorts I think they make good stuff. They are probably a little warmer than my Nike ones (more nylon) and have a roomy pocket in back which is nice.
All three have been good purchases I would say. I only regret that it took me about 15 years of running in the northern midwest to discover the joys of half tights.
I had the basic nike tights you are talking about, they were great for the in between weather. I'm also curious if the newest aeroswift half tight aren't warm enough for colder weather?
Is the main benefit of half tights staying warm? Is there any other reason for them aside from one likes the way they look or feel?
I wore some 2xU compression shorts this am in Canada where it was like 3c. Mostly because of a recent injury but they're good shorts.
There's a local kenyan here and he runs in shorts when its -20c out. Makes us all >2:10 guys look like stussys.
I really enjoy NB tights though - they've got great side pockets and are very cheap. Great fleece tights for those -20c days where I'm a big stussy too.
I really love the Tracksmith lined Reggie half tights. They have a really well-designed liner and the material is a bit thicker so they're good for cooler weather - I usually wear them when it's in the 40s Fahrenheit, or for racing/workouts in the 30s.
long distance dedication wrote:
Is the main benefit of half tights staying warm? Is there any other reason for them aside from one likes the way they look or feel?
Less chafing too, and they're great in the rain. Some people like them for hot/humid conditions too, as they won't slap against your thighs or sag like a full diaper the way a saturated pair of split shorts will. The tradeoff is that they're a bit warmer than split shorts.
Lined Reggie’s. Tracksmith also make a thicker version but I’ve never tried them.
Are the lined Reggie from Tracksmith that great? Currently priced at £100 for me. Want a pair of half tights but yikes.
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