Best Half Tights For Running
Updated: Oct 26
Best running half-tights overall
Best half-tights for long distance
Best budget half-tights
Best half-tights for trail running
Best half-tights for chaffing
Best half-tights for sprinting
Shorts of half tights?
Shorts or half tights? The modern question that has come to fruition since the creation of half tights and their increasing popularity among the elite runners you see dropping some seriously fast times. When you go to watch some of the best runners in the world race on the track, I am sure you will notice half tights will be used by more runners than shorts, how times have changed since the days of Bekele dominating the track. Maybe it is the science behind them improving recovery or the claims of increasing athletic performance but either way, they are growing in popularity.
If you have not bought a pair of half-tights before or are just wondering what the best pair of running half-tights are, then you are in the right place. In this article we will explain to you which running half-tights are the best for you, whether you're a sprinter or a marathoner, we got you covered.
Check out this blog from CitisMag: Shorts Vs Half-Tight A definitive guide.
Best half tights
Best overall
Nike Dri-fit ADV Aeroswift
The 'Nike Dri-fit ADV Aeroswift' are maybe the most popular half tights on the market. They are top-of-the-range half tights and you will be paying top-of-the-range prices. In my opinion, these are the best-looking half tights on the market and to be honest, somehow you just feel fast in these. They are very comfortable, breathable, and durable.
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Best for long distances
New Balance Q Speed
If you are planning on building a good aerobic base then these are great for longer distances due to the comfort and the fact they have 2 decent size pockets for storing things like gels if you are planning on running a marathon.
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Best budget
Under Armour Herren UA HG
For the price, these are absolutely amazing, very durable, and feel very comfortable as well. My advice would be to get these a size up as they come slightly small. If you are on a budget then these half tights are definitely the ones for you.
Lixada Men 2 in 1 Running Shorts
These are perfect for trail running, they are very comfy for off-road long-distance runs with breathable polyester fabric and mesh fabric to help improve air circulation to keep you cool. They also come with zip pockets to be able to carry your phone in for your trail races and bright colouring for your safety on those dark winter nights. If you are a trail runner then these are the half tights for you.
Best for chaffing
Saysky 2 in 1
If you are a serious runner then you have probably experienced chaffing before and some of us suffer a lot more than others. So, save yourself the money you will be spending on Vaseline and pick a pair of these cool half tights from Saysky up from Amazon. These specific half-tights are great for preventing chaffing, they also look very cool in camo.
Best for sprinting
ASICS sprinter lite-show MAN ABB RUNNING
For sprinting you will want something a bit tighter with more compression, so these are perfect for sprinters. The compression gives proper circulation to your hamstrings which is perfect for sprinters as your hamstrings are one of the main muscles used in sprinting. They are also very comfortable so sprinting becomes much more enjoyable in these. I should also mention that due to these being much tighter they are also more aerodynamic- which is perfect for sprinting!
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