Tights.

[red_tom]

I don't like long cycling and running tights to go right down to my ankles but I do need to keep my creaky knees warm. You can get 3/4 length mens cycling tights fairly easily but finding 3/4 length mens running tights is a nightmare. There are loads available for women though (also known as capri tights).

Anyone know why this is?

 

[SamNichols]

My dad's got some, I can ask him where he got them from if you want. Probably the specialist running shop in Watford. Or have you tried the Wiggle running section?

 

[SamNichols]

Oh yes, and 3/4 length tights are sometimes known as knickers, so you may get some more hits on google typing that in. You may of course also get some unwanted search results.

 

[Noodley]

Anyone know why this is?

'Cos they're poncy?

 

[Keith Oates]

Don't be shy Noodley, say what you mean!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[simonali]

Are they for running or cycling?

If they're for running, you're asking in the wrong place, you want a running forum! If they're for on the bike, just get some kneewarmers.

 

[red_tom]

If they're for running, you're asking in the wrong place, you want a running forum!

Mais non! I'm not so interested in finding another pair, I've got some (Although additional sourcs are useful - cheers Sam).

I was just rather interested in why there was a disparity in what was available for women compared to men. Seemed a good question for the worldly wise of CakeStop the cafe. Do women have hardier shins and so not need them keeping warm? Does the 3/4 length carry out some bum minimizing illusion?

 

[Globalti]

I got a pair for cycling from Wiggle and I rather like them. They seem to make me go faster - maybe because they keep my thigh muscles warmer in spring and autumn conditions? I dunno.

 

[Dayvo]

Just get some of these:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5300003925&N=Endura Thermal Knee Warmer

just a little less poncy!

 

[Danny]

Personally I've never been able to understand the attraction of 3/4 tights. If it is cold surely you want all your leg to be covered - both from a comfort point of view and to avoid the risk of straining cold calf muscles.

So what's the attraction - are they just a fashion statement?

 

[SamNichols]

I've got a pair, and I think that they're great, not a fashion thing at all (and lets face it: does anyone genuinely look good in Lycra? Even Chris Hoy looks like a member of the X-Men gold team); you get a nice breeze on your leg, but without the cold on the knees (which is around the area where you're most likely to strain); on hot days they also reduce the risk of getting sunburnt knees, which I've had before.

 

[Fnaar]

If it's poss to get them for women, and they're also called knickers, why not go out running in your wife's knickers?

 

[Renard]

If it's poss to get them for women, and they're also called knickers, why not go out running in your wife's knickers?

...or her tights?