Running Half Tights, Important?
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QD: To help solve some of the curiosity around runners wearing half tights for marathons: chafing. I only wear half tights for marathons because they keep the inside of your thighs from chafing. It’s an easier solution than hoping a glide stick application lasts the whole race. They also usually have larger pockets for fuel during the race
QD: use half tights to avoid chafing in the groin area when I do long runs! Got the Nike aeroswift with the built-in liner breif. Love them and keeps everything in place!! Will use those next month in Boston.
Coming from a triathlon background, I’m used to tri shorts or half tights for three season running. The biggest advantage for me is that they reduce chaffing of my inner thighs during long runs.
QD: Love them! Keeps everything place and you buy good ones like the tracksmith tight with liner they last forever. Love the compression also!
I like the half tights for the Spring and/or Fall when it's not too warm. Nice transition from cold weather gear.
As someone with tree trunks for legs, half tights are key to prevent rubbing/chafing. Especially on longer runs.
Half tights are an essential piece of my kit when I’m trail running through the Forrest as I need tight fitting clothing so it doesn’t catch on trees/bush, etc. I also throw them on in spring/fall to keep hamstrings warm. I can’t say enough about the lululemon half tights by far the best I’ve tried
Hey which lulu half tights? Men's it women's?
For me it’s all about the chafing. No matter how much glide I apply, in shorts, anything over 15 miles requires a week off before I can walk again with all the chafing on my inner thighs. I ran NYC marathon last year in rather hot, humid conditions in some SOAR Half tights and had no chafing at all. And they were very comfortable even in the heat.
Half tights for every race and most long runs. Chafing prevention is fantastic. Janji and Tracksmith are my current faves. I also like Saysky, New Balance, Craft, Nike, and adidas but they're either lacking pockets or have some seams that can chafe so they're not perfect. With some of those I'll use a pair of Runderwear as a do-it-yourself liner.
I use them when the weather warrants them, not quite full tight winter weather but not split short summer season. The tracksmith half Reggie tights are amazing and have lasted me years
Big yes for half tights! I only don't wear them when I'm wearing long tights :D Favourite for training definitely is the Fusion C3 tight. The pockets on the side are perfect for phone and gels. For long races I prefer the Fusion Sli because it provides extra compression, very helpful in the latter stages of the race when muscle fatigue hits. For short and fast races I like the Nike Aeroswift Tights: a little bit more breathable and less restrictive for the bigger range of motion of fast running. If it's good enough for Kipchoge, it's good enough for me ;)
Qd: I used to wear them more, but now I almost always wear short shorts. But that is a good idea to experiment with half tights in cooler temperatures
QD: I like running in half tights and really enjoy brands like Tracksmith who have started to include a liner with their tights/half tights. This solves the issue of whether or not to wear underwear with them and makes for a great seamless fit. I think half tights that include pockets are great since they're fit snug to your body whereas some split shorts may feel floppy when holding gels and such.
I only discovered half tights a year or so ago when I purchased some on sale online. I tried them and love them for those cooler days when tights are too warm and shorts not warm enough. I don't normally have chafing problems, but they do feel lighter and more sleek than most of my shorts (I don't go for split or really short shorts). I should invest in another pair or two so thanks for the review!
I started using half tights more last year and now use them a lot. Definitely depends on the temperature and what I’m doing. I don’t like them if it’s really hot out though. They just feel comfortable and they do stop chaffing especially on longer faster runs. Also have to know which half tights you are buying. Some are specifically made for specific things. Example Soar has a few different styles specifically for different types of runs. Not going to buy a thicker half tight for a speed session and if you have a longer run you would want to buy a pair with the pockets for gels and phone.
I live in Malaysia where it is constantly 24 to 33 celsius (so 78-86 degrees), it's hot, humid, and brutal but I train and race in Half tights because I have "thick" thighs. I always have had big thighs and chaffing is bad. In high school, we wore 5' racing shorts, when I arrived at college, we ran in 3' and I bled every race. So, although its hot here in Malaysia the half tights prevent chaffing and has all the extra pockets for my gels instead of digging through my flip belt. I have underarmour, NB, but I love my BOA the most.
SOAR half tights are great! Pricey, sure, but so light! And you can tell this is a quality product. I raced Houston Half in these recently. I like to wear them for track workouts and any speedwork. You just "feel" faster in them.
First i like 2 say your gear reviews are great. From my perspective u could go even a little bit deeper in future content and it would be definetly interesting. You know as a casual runner we will never be able 2 get the same "overview" over gear (in this case half tights) like u do. We will only go in a store and try some and buy maybe 2-3 over the course of years. No chance of getting a decent comparison.
QoD:
I live in Germany and like half of the year the temperatures are somewhat in de middle zone between 0 and 15 degree Celsius (32 - 59 fahrenheit) and in these temperatures half tights are a perfect choice. U keep your legs somewhat warm without toasting them. They are comfortable, the compression helps with recovery and they are pretty durable. So for me they are the go to pick for like 2/3rds of the year.
Thanks for your content.
Gz from germany
Sebastian
QOD: I never really had an interest in half tights because I had the old school mindset that tights were a “sprinters” item. Over the past year I started using half tights for races and enjoyed them so much that I even wear them on training runs from time to time.
I’ve recently been thinking I need to give half tights a try. I struggle with both 3/4 and full length tights since I have always had heavyset legs and carry a lot of weight there. Over the course of the run the tights eventually drag down on my legs, gather below my knees, and almost seem to act like resistance bands. I live in Southern California so while I don’t experience frigid temperatures often it would be more comfortable to run in the low 40s with an extra layer on. Maybe half tights would fit the bill. Thanks for the info.
I bought my first half time, the soar speed and man it is a game changer. Definitely going to get the lulu
My first and only half tights are from
Janji. Love them so far and plan to get another pair soon.
I wear half tights under my regular shorts in the mentioned range. just to get some extra warmth in my upper legs. I don't feel the need in my calves and knees at those temperatures. Below freezing i will bring out the warm full length tights. I have found my regular tights are not my thing so the mostly stay in the drawer.
If it gets around -10°C I will switch to a loose fitting pants, but that hardly ever happens here.
In the late fall, winter, and early spring any time the windchill is above 27 or so I'll wear them. This winter it's been most days were I'm at. It's been very mild. I like them because they keep your upper legs warm. I run really warm so I find myself sweating quite a bit with full tights in the 30s and up so in the winter half tights are perfect for keeping the large muscle groups warm and supported without causing me to over heat.
I enjoy the compression. It helps me in longer runs as well. 👊
QD: I’m a d3 college runner, and half tights are weird for me. The only time I raced a half marathon it was a hot day, but they (Nike aeroswift) kept me very dry and cool for a 6:00 pm marathon in July. When it comes to track or xc, I always choose shorts, but when it come to a hard workout, or a colder long run, it’s half tights all the way.
I use them in the spring or for longer runs where friction on the thigh is a real problem :) Also I am a big fan of airy marathon shorts in the hot summer.
QD: I wear half tights to avoid chafing. More often I'll actually wear 2-in-1 shorts which have a half tight like inner layer. I never wear regular shorts.
QD I am still wearing my running shorts that I wore in my 1993 Charlotte Observer Marathon. They now have holes in them and one tear from a barb wire fence that I fixed with duct tape before my recent Mile High Stair Climb in Denver. I've been seriously thinking of getting some half tights. Will they last 30 years? I didn't see a durability score.
I only ever wear half tights these days, I use them for training and racing and have done since the early 2000’s. I wear Nike for all my running gear.
I initially started wearing them for track sessions following a tight hamstring, then following my first few marathons I started to get friction burns on my inner thighs every time I wore normal shorts, so I started wearing the half tights and I’ve stuck with them. I now only own one pair of normal shorts and I only wear those when I go for a massage.
: been a BIG half tights guy for the past 10-12 years or so. i *only* race in half tights, not only because it prevents me from chafing (which i typically do on longer efforts), but they are also just super comfortable and look clean as a racing kit. i'll use them in pretty much any temperature, unless it's too cold. if it's too hot, i'll still wear them if i think i may chafe on my run, otherwise i'll grab the splitties and probably still chafe anyway
I use my 2XU compression shorts for 32-40 degree F temperatures and under full tights when I want additional thigh support. I'm looking for a pair of half tights with storage for longer runs because my 2XU shorts lack pockets.
I have long tights. I have unlined under armor 5” short that I wear over them. They are warm and don’t fight me like just jogging/sweat pants do. I forget they’re there. With the shorts on I don’t have to worry about looking like a ballerina 😝 all in all very comfortable and that goes a long way in getting motivated to get out there when it’s not ideal running temps!
QD: I wear them, or at least one pair. They're fairly acceptable as a male item of athletic clothing, and there's no stares. They're great, though I just noticed that my Brooks pair doesnt have a second liner in the front section. I've never worn anything under them, but I dont like the lack of a front panel like tights.
I like half tights because I usually carry chapstick and a key on training runs, and they just bounce around in regular shorts which can get annoying. I also like the compression aspect like you mentioned.
Seth, have you ever tried Tracksmith’s half tights?
Chapstick for the win
I love my janji half tights. There a bit shorter than other half thights I own (saysky, craft) and have a lot of storage room: double side pockets and zipped pocket at the back. Also supercomfy. Do the soar half tights have a lot of storage room to take gels?
SOAR has 3 half tights or "speed shorts." The Half Tights have a rear zip pocket that probably holds a couple of gels. The Speed Shorts have no pockets. The Marathon Speed Shorts have a rear pocket/pouch that holds up to 6 gels and elastic loops on the waistband front that hold another 2 gels. Check out their web site. Good, but pricey.
QD: I love half tights! I use them for all types of runs, but I definitely like them the best in track workouts because I feel like I can open up my stride and the feel very comfortable to me!
Are half tights not primarily used for the compression element? They save the quads somewhat.
I wear men's Under Armor HeatGear 6in Compression Shorts, for every run. The heatgear shorts are ment to be worn under another pair of shorts, but I don't bother with a second pair. Half Tights always feel to thick when I try them on.
QD: Definitely all about the Chaffing. Long days on the trail, long runs, speedwork, you name it. For us athletic-built or heavier set runners, half tights save the day with thigh chaffing. On grossly humid days I’ll switch to split shorts to get the moisture off the skin. Nike Aeroswift has always been the best in terms of fit and breathability for me.
I like running in half tights for training and racing. I tried 3 sizes of the Lululemon half tights and none of them fit right. Sometimes I'll Under Armour wear knee length briefs as half tights. They work well for some extra compression.
love half tights. they are my go-to on tempo runs. best feature is that they don't move. I have three. Rabbit, Janji, Korsa
Hands down the number 1 reason for half tights is the reduce chaffing of the thighs!! I love running shorts and am not a fan of the half tight look, but function on a long run - especially in the heat has to be my priority!
QoD: Echoing many comments, it's the chafing prevention. As one my favorite marathon signs said: Pain is temporary; chafing lasts for weeks. Definitely combine Body Glide (or similar) for additional protection from chafing.
tights and half tights/compression shorts: LOVe them. Always wear either those or full tights if it is colder and phone pocket is a must! I don't like belts as much as having the phone flat against my thigh.
I always race in half tights when I race spring and fall races. Especially in marathons. Gives support and compression to my hamstrings. Prevents my legs from getting to cold also. Only time I don’t is summer racing and treadmill runs. So important as I’ve gotten older (52 years old) Also wear them when I lift at the gym. Great for deadlifts and squats.
QD I only wear half tights.
This reason for this is, keeps my tools feeling free and not to tightly packed in.
When I wore shorts I would get chafing and they would cut into my tool bag
I do think half tight is best to avoid upper leg muscle virbation and thus reduce soreness. Not sure if it is placebo but i love half tight in long session
I always wear a generic set (from Amazon) even in the warmer weather. I just like having the snug compression around the muscles. I also like to wear my phone tight against my leg so that I can reduce bringing a flip belt that.
QD: Anything over a 30 minute run, I have two wear half tights or tights. I was a sprinter as a kid and my legs are still built that way. The last time I ran loose shorts was a hot 50k. I stained them with the blood from chafing. Wasn’t a good race or month.
: I found them great for me. They avoid my thighs to rub against each other, especially during summer, when you sweat more. I also found a Nike trail model I used for my road marathon. They can carry up to 6 gels in their 3 pockets!
Can anyone tell me if there are half or even full tights that have a “ball pouch” just like SAXX underwear?
QD: I live in a hot country and always wear a half tight when running, mainly to avoid chafing and to give some support to the quads and hamstrings
I only wear them if I plan to cross train in the gym. Rowing, biking and treadmill in one session for example. Then throw some shorts over them for modesty if lifting weights and stretching. I also get worried about ruining good running short liners on the bike seat.
QOD - wear half tights for every run now purely to prevent chaffing. Such a shame that I don’t wear split shorts anymore but grateful there is a great alternative. I have 3 pair of soar half tights - training/race /race marathon. I don’t particularly find they make me warm.
I love half-tights for the weight and anti-chaffing. That said, I'll give a cautionary note from my 1st-time buying experience: Get a "normal size), i.e., don't size down. My working hypothesis is that there is a tradeoff between the effort exerted from stretching the tights and weight saving. Basically, if I find a good split-short in same weight as half-tights, I probably go split short all day. Then again, if I dont6want to think about anti-chaffing creme on long runs, half-tights can be great options!
I feel like it depends on which half tights you go with. I only have the Nike aeroswift half tights and I had to go down to a small when I wear a medium in every Nike shorts or just shorts in general. But I switched to half tights for racing as I just feel and look faster in them
@@TimNguyen825 True. Mine were Soar. Would love to try the lulu lemons.
Main reason for wearing half tights for me is to prevent chaffing and also good when they get wet they are not flopping around and dry quick..
QD: wear half tights in the winter under shorts just to keep the hamstrings warm but don’t particularly like them and can’t wait for spring when they can be packed away til next winter. Ian 🇬🇧
As a South Carolinian who’s shorts are soaked at 7-9miles.. the half tights might be more comfortable than a heavy wet short
I was never a fun of half tights but from the day I realized that half tights protect my leg muscles from injuries due to restriction of movement (compression) I can’t live without them. Was prone to injuries on my upper leg muscles... now I got rid of them due to half tights!
I love half tights because of the compression they provide during my runs. I tried running in shorts, didn't work for me at all.
Ι use tights, half tights and shorts when I'm training. In races I only wear 5'' shorts because of the heat.
Run I'm them. Race in them.
QD: love half tights for preventing chafing and carrying my phone in my pocket. Plus I think they just look good
Half tights are crucial for me in order to prevent chafing on the inside of my thighs. Doesn't have anything to do with temperature
Always feel faster in half tights! Aerodynamics!
Remember how you said the mountain runners had bigger legs, that’s why I love half tights! I’m close to your size, run close to the same speed on the roads, but I weigh about 15-20lbs more. My legs are big for a runner, and these keep my inner thighs from getting raw as running in the heat in the 2” for long periods can end up with my inner thighs chaffing, half tights solve that. I’d recommend for any person who’s thighs rub together, it’s an added plus you can throw gels down the pants legs haha!
😮 Don’t have any, there are folks who wear them to Excercise. If I wear them it would be to the beach.
I use my half tights under my tights on really cold days. Run on
I enjoy half tights or shorts with "built-in" half tights on colder runs and recovery runs when my legs are barking. However, there is nothing worse than trying to do a long run in cheap or ill-fitting half tights that don't have, as Seth said, "strategically placed seams". If you know, you know.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen wears half-tights regularly......btw...my favorite is Compressport.
I don't wear half tights. I feel they create too much heat for me regardless of temperature. Perhaps it's a body type thing.
The Penny idea is great! I often lose track of laps!
I run almost exclusively in half tights now because of chaffing! I wish I had chicken legs but thigh chaffing is terrible at times without tights for me.
I think you should factor price into the equation. I often run in the lulu's but I only have one pair. The Amazon 15$ version get the job done.
Nike Aeroswift are my favorite half tights
Doesn't Kofuzi race in half tights?
Yes he does. Looks like they are getting more and more popular for racing as an alternative to split shorts.
QD: For me, half tights work better than shorts in long runs, workouts, and races because of chafing. Otherwise, I'll go with shorts
Love half tights, my fav, hate how shorts retain sweat and stick to my legs
Currently, I don't own any half tights. The reason I'm looking, however, is I am not a small man and it's really about just being annoyed with so many running shorts that constantly ride up during even the shortest of runs. 🤷♂
How funny, I love half tights, I live in a hot city (average 30/36ºC) in São Paulo, Brazil. I like it because it keeps me cool and I don't retain so much liquids, more comfortable and I like the feeling of compression.
Sweaty wet shorts on a marathon sticking to my leg are awful and will cause chaffing, where half tights are perfect for heavy sweat, rainy conditions or hot conditions.
I live in pretty tropical conditions and I never go running without them. chafing is definitely not my friend
Almost nothing as nasty to have on is a pair of sweat soaked shorts..or running/racing in rain..half tites in warmer weather and long tites in cool/cold weather..tites, short,long or in-between have the advantage of shedding water and not get heavy from sweat or rain..compression shirts and tites are the way to go during a cold,rainy day..old school shorts remind me of a toddler with a soaked diaper half dragging behind them..
QD: You do not understand that need for half tights because as you say you have chicken legs. For us larger/muscular runners half tights really help cut down on the chafing. I live in Florida and always run in half tights because the humidity makes the chafing bad.
I disagree on the temp ranges. I like wearing half tights in warm weather because it reduces chafing for me.
Definitely not the comment of the day...
I LOVE half tights, but I won't run in them. I'm so glad you mentioned "seams," because that's the problem--including with the top three you held up today. I have yet to find a pair of half tights that does not have a seam going up the crack of the butt. This mystifies me. It's a terrible place for a seam. If you look at say, Under Armour's compression underwear, there ARE NO SEAMS in that spot, so why does everyone put them on half tights. They aren't needed for support! Instead, I wear compression shorts--mostly made by Under Armour that are meant to be worn underneath shorts or whatever, as my half tights. They do not have seams on the crack of the butt. Those are MY half tights and I will stand by wearing underwear as outerwear in that situation all day. Oh, and better compression, too.
If you a bigger runner 200 plus half tights keep the leg chaffing of inner thighs to 0% on long runs.
Qd: half tights = cellulite coverage!
I’m too self conscious to wear half tights in my city haha
But 4 inch shorts don’t bother me
Only wear half tights and never shorts. Tracksmith for shorter races/training, Tracksmith and Saysky for ultras. Janji also are great. Never chafe and appropriate for us masters runners
Kipchoge likes half tights
Lol…my wife won’t let me wear them. Too tight she says 😅
Than from now on, only wear them
I had one of those once! :>)))
And I love you even more for respecting my opinion ❤️
@@kwarner8369 yes dear ❤️
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Shafing!!!!!!
Are you supposed to wear underwear with half tights?
Half tights: no purpose. Always shorts, unless it's so cold that long tights are needed to prevent cold feet. The legs themselves never get cold.
Agreed, especially if you're moving.
after blowing lots of cash on running clothes I have some excellent La Sportiva trail half tights that I have ran two marathons in, mainly because of the pockets, they're also made from a recycled material, a nice bonus was the hamstring compression they gave me too. Now I've gone back to basics and will go with my most comfortable pair of shorts which happen to be from Decathlon for my next Marathon. Easy, light, comfortable nothing too fancy....! I'll also make the same type of choice for my shoe....!
I've actually never ran in half tights. I like to let my boys breathe a little bit when it's warm out if ya catch my drift
Flashback 1994 grown men are wearing tights as daily clothing. I had a friend who wore them to work, I had to look at his tiny bulge all day long. He thought they attracted girls, people are out of their minds.
Half tights with pockets are a great altrnative for statically transporting your phone. Bonus points for half tight pockets that have an upper closing.