Women's CW-X Reflective Stabilyx Tights

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When these tights first arrived and I took them out of the box, I thought there was NO WAY these were going to fit - they looked so tiny! But I followed the instructions, put them on and fit the knee area to my knee caps and then slid them up and they fit perfectly! They did feel a little tight on the back of my knees when I bent my knees and I worried that would be irritating during a run; however, I ran 9 miles in them the first day I got them, and they were very comfortable and I did not notice any pinch in the back of the knee area while running. They were tight enough to control the "jiggle factor" and not slide down from my waist, yet loose enough to be very comfortable for the entire run. I love them and wish I could afford to buy 10 pair!!

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These are the best running tights and well worth the money, the support they give is great. I bought them to wear on my long runs only but I now wear them all the time. My legs recover faster and don't get tired. I will recommend if you are between sizes get the bigger one, if I would have gone with the smaller one they would have been to tight. I love them and would recommend them to anyone.

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I splurged on a pair of these tights because I have IT band problems and I am on the heavier side as runners go. They definitely contained the giggle factor, were very comfortable and I had no IT band problems on a 12 mile run. It actually felt like I had more momentum and spring. I love them!

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I bought these for post-op support after leg surgery because the support stockings provided by the surgeon were uncomfortable and unsightly. I am very active, and these tights are my go-to leg wear. I will wear them even after I've recovered from surgery. Great product.

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I recently started using these tights and have to admit that I do love them. When worn and positioned properly, I can actually feel the compression on my calf and thigh muscles. The area I had been most concerned about was my calves since I have had shin splints in the past and am always cautious about the type of surface I run on (meaning I try to avoid sidewalks and concrete). After my usual weekend distance run, I usually expect a some soreness the next day, however, my legs felt fine the next day. The technology does what it says and I am pleased with the product. My only gripe with it is the length. I am 5'1 and ordered a size small since there is no way my legs would fit in a size extra small (I have pretty muscular thighs and calves). When I position the tights properly, the portion above the knees to the crotch is a little too long. I personally never wear my tights to the point where it gives me a little bit of a wedgie. Other than that I love the tights...just wish the thigh part was a little shorter. Oh and the tights reach my above my hips (kind of like high waisted pants).

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I purchased the black multi version of these tights and love the way they look and feel. As mentioned in previous reviews, they take a bit of work to get on and aligned properly, but once they're on they stay in place and feel amazing. I've run two half marathons and a 15k in them since I got them and was really happy with how they performed. No chaffing, no shifting around. My legs and knees felt very happy.

A few cons:
- I am a little disappointed that the reflective lightning bolt details have already started to crack/look worn after only a few washes.
- The drawstring in the waist is really large and bulky.
- The "pocket" is way too tiny to be of any use.

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I ordered the multi-color pattern in these tights and they look fabulous: distinctive without being so "flash" that I would feel upstaged by my pants :) I think they fit a bit small. Medium was unbearably tight on my 5'7" 130 pound frame (note that I have widely spaced hips but not much of a butt). The Large fits fine, and I have room for a few more pounds (which, hopefully, won't turn up). They have a higher than average rise, which is nice for more of a fall-winter pant. Although the seams leave some marks on my legs after a long workout, there has been no rubbing (great to find long tights without ankle zippers). I do have two quibbles with them, though, and both will stop me from using these as my "go to" leggings for long races. First, the drawstring is too long and bulky, so it digs into my waist a bit. Not a big deal after 5 miles - wouldn't want to run a half or full marathon in these guys. The biggest problem, though, is that there is only a teeny tiny pocket, and it's on the inside at the front waist. I much prefer an outside pocket on the back of the rights. I wouldn't put anything but a tissue or a key in the inside pocket, and I need somewhere to keep a credit card and a Gu when I'm running for long distances outside.

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I wore these on a 12 mile run in 50 degree weather and they felt great!
I considered buying an XS since I am 5'3", 110 and wear a 0 but I am glad I followed the size chart. The S fits perfectly.

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I ran 5 miles around Thanksgiving and my knees were killing me the next day. I run recreationally about 2-5x month so I'm used to feeling sore after a run. As an early Christmas present to myself I decided to see if these tights could really do what they advertise. I have since ran, on separate occassions, 3.5 and 7 miles, and my knees didn't hurt at all. The most I'd ever ran before was a 10K so the 7 miles was a first. I expected to be sore the next day and I wasn't. I felt great. I now tell everyone I know about these tights and am looking at purchasing another pair!

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Like the feel but restrict my use due to lack of a larger compartment to carry necessities.

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I am training for a marathon and have really come to love compression products for how they support my fatigued muscles.

I've worn these on many long runs in the cold weather. They are very warm, so I don't think they would do well in warmer weather. I haven't yet used them in temps over 30 degrees.

These look great on and everyone will expect you to be fast!

My only complaint is the crotch has an awkward piece of fabric and isn't smooth like most tights; this can be a chafing issue for anyone who is used to running sans underwear.

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I purchased these tights to wear on long runs while training for a marathon. I liked the support well enough that I wore them for the race also. They kept my muscles warm and helped circulation.

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I loved it and immediately bought another pair. However, I was glad I purchased a medium instead of small. The size tends to run small.

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I was skeptical at first, but the way these tights support my it band and knees have convinced me! I only wish that I could run in them all summer too! They are fabulous for longer runs and as a base layer under ski pants. I will also use them for skate skiing.

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Good for warming up, hard workouts, and recovery

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I really like these compression tights. They fit tight and it takes some work to get them on. But, I found them to be surprisingly comfortable.

I think the size charts are accurate. I got the size recommended for my height/weight and they fit fine. But, I fall pretty much in the middle of the range for my size. If you were on the border, you may want to go up a size.

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Love these tights. Very supportive. I use them for my long runs (I would use them more but can't afford many pairs). I have also worn them post run (if its too hot to wear them during the run) and I felt less muscle soreness. I have similar pairs in a different brand that cost about the same and the others are not nearly as great as these. I would definitely buy them again.

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I loved these tights! Ran my first half marathon in them, and these helped so much at the end with the compression. My husband has the men's and loves them also. My only complaint is that the size chart says I wear a medium. They were WAY too short and I am 5'8" and slim. I had to return them and get the large.

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I am amazed at how much better my knees feel after a long run wearing these tights. It is a bit of a struggle to get them on correctly, but once in place they stay put and I forget I am wearing them. I am inbetween the small and medium on the size chart (5'6'' 135 lb and curvy build), so I went for the medium which fits perfectly.

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These do run big and do not match the size chart where based on my measurements I would be a solid large, and now that I need to exchange a large for a medium they have run out. Grrrr...

Tammy - did you actually try running in these? I have the capris and can feel the material when I bend my knees and it was extremely annoying, but I simply do not notice it when I'm running. These really hold me in, but I can only wear them in 40 degrees or colder, otherwise I overheat.