Best Half Tights For Running
Best Overall
Best for long distance
Best budget
Best for trail running
Best for chaffing
Best for sprinting
Shorts or half tights? The modern question which has come to fruition since the creation of half tights and their increasing popularity among the elite. When you go to watch the Olympics in the coming weeks 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.
So, if you are looking for your first pair of half tights and don't know which ones to spend your money or you don't know which ones would be best for your running needs- then your in the right place.
Best half tights
Best overall
Nike Dri-fit ADV Aeroswift- £69.95 from Nike: https://www.nike.com/gb/t/dri-fit-adv-aeroswift-1-2-length-racing-tights-c18kGk
These are top of the range half tights from Nike and you will be paying top of the range prices. In my opinion these for me 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.
Best for long distances
New Balance Q Speed- £65.64 from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4d7epE8
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.
Best budget
Under Armour Herren UA HG- £22.90 from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LFZUuO
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.
Best for trail running
Lixada Men 2 in 1 Running Shorts- £20.58 from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Wns5n3
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 own safety ;). If you are a trail runner then these are the half tights for you.
Best for chaffing
Saysky 2 in 1- £60 from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Ac2ypn
If you are a serious runner then you have probably experienced chaffing before and some of us suffer a lot more than others. These specific half tights are great for preventing chaffing, they also look very cool in camo- if you can actually spot them in the photo above ;).
Best for sprinting
ASICS sprinter lite-show MAN ABB RUNNING- £39.42 from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4c70CvU
For sprinting you will want something with a bit tighter with more compression , so these are absolutely perfect for sprinters. The compression gives proper circulation to your hamstrings which is perfect for sprinters as your hamstrings is 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 absolutely perfect for sprinting!
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