We asked athlete Kate McIlroy to take the compression garments for a test run.
Kate's comments:
2XU compression tights
- Price: $159.90
Good points
Kate liked the material used in the 2XU leggings the most. They were comfortable to train and recover in, and they were a great fit. Kate noticed a slight improvement in her recovery when she wore 2XU compression garments.But
Kate didn't think the tights enhanced her training performance.
Under Armour heat gear leggings
- Price: $99.99
Good points
Kate says that the Under Armour leggings garments were a good fit length-wise, and that they were made from comfortable material.But
They didn't come with sizing instructions. The stitching around the ankles was too tight and a lack of stitching further up the leggings meant that Kate had to keep re-adjusting them during training. These compression leggings were also more like basic running tights. Kate didn't notice any recovery benefits.
Skins long tights
- Price: $179.99
Good points
The Skins leggings were a great design. The material was comfortable and breathable - and Kate found the bold stitching supportive. Kate felt a big improvement in her recovery when she wore Skins.But
Kate didn't notice any performance-enhancing attributes.
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