2XU tights?

sonny73
sonny73 Posts: 2,203
edited March 2010 in Road buying advice
I was going to get my missus some new running tights for her birthday, was looking at 2XU compression jobs. Can anyone recomend them?
Cheers

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  • cuthbertrogergaylord
    cuthbertrogergaylord Posts: 58
    Yes - they are great at their job however the decals have begun to peel off slightly in places.
  • ukracer
    ukracer Posts: 421
    i have the compression calf socks and the decals are peeling on mine also
  • cal_stewart
    cal_stewart Posts: 1,840
    i use a pair for recovery and can't believe how good they are.
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  • chrisw12
    chrisw12 Posts: 1,246
    Yes, they're great but go to a proper shop and try them on (if you can)

    They need to be tight and a pain to get on if you want any benefit (I'm led to believe) I've bought two pairs the same size which had completely different fits. I then bought a third pair which were a smaller size but seemed to have the same fit as one of the bigger sizes.

    I train in mine and then might put a clean pair on when I get home, that's why I have three pairs and am not too bothered that one pair doesn't off as much compression.
  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    For running though? There's claimed to be physiological benefits but I wonder. They are restrictive. I use Adidas and Under Armour ones.
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  • onlyonearrow
    onlyonearrow Posts: 157
    I been using a pair made by Sugoi for recovery after cycling (wear them for 2-3 hours afterwards)and have found them beneficial, reducing muscle stiffness the next day.

    Got them in a local running shop, but they are available from here also:
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Sugoi_Piston_200_Compression_Tights/5360045989/

    I've had them a couple of months and seem to be wearing well, with decals still intact.
  • sonny73
    sonny73 Posts: 2,203
    Cheers for the feedback chaps, I jumped in and got the missus a pair of 2XU's so I now just hope they fit her come her b'day or it's exchange time :wink:

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