I have the 2XU & like them for the most part. Not sure if they're worth the full $ though vs. just wearing the socks/sleeves.
I like the way the full socks help my feet feel better, too.

And I still say I con't care if there's science to back it up or not, they make me FEEL better. Just my $.02.

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AW

I've used socks and really like them. I would go nuts in tights though. Way too restrictive.

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

I left my tights (not compression tights but just regular running tights) in Arizona. LOL. I wonder if B. has found them yet... I want them back!!!

I have compression socks and like those but mostly because they are tall and they are another way to keep my legs warm.

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Tights aren't as tight as the socks....I thought the same thing. I would compare mine to the tights in run in...nothing too freaky. If they reached the tightness of pantyhose I would start to freak after awhile...I have trouble sleeping in some of my socks because of the compression, but haven't had any issues with the tights...just a note....not for everyone though - totally understandable. I have issues with the waistband more than anything...but that's an entirely different story that has to do with another blog....

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AW

I've almost always got on either skins or 2XU compression tights after a training session. I love them, my children think they look strange. I guess tights poking out from under shorts, capris or skirts do look a bit weird, but hey embarrassing the kids is fun.

I have 2 pair of the zoot tights (recovery) and I like them. I've never worn another brand. I have CEP and Zoot socks. They are about the same to me. I also have a few pair of oxysox that i bought on ebay for $12 for 6 pair. They are awful black polyester, but they feel better than the CEP and Zoot socks.

Thanks for the input ladies!
I realized through this past year's IM training that proper recovery (yay recovery drink) really makes a big difference, so whatever I can do to help that recovery is good stuff.

An odd little note, and more info than you really need.....

Did a fairly tough tempo run on the dreadmill last night, felt some issues on the post-tibs and a bit of a cold. Freezing cold bedroom, went to sleep with the recovery tights, running socks and a light long-sleeve running shirt on (normally sleep in a tank and undies...so yeah, it's cold in there).

Woke up with the tights on, socks beside the bed, shirt across the room...really odd. Moral of the story: they clearly don't bother me as much as socks and sleeves....but it did make me laugh.

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AW

That's hilarious!!!

I can't say that's ever happened to me, I know when I take stuff off in the middle of the night.

Which model do you have of each -- Skins -- travel and recovery vs regular and 2XU -- regular vs elite? Also do you notice a difference between the Skins and 2XU? I am about to make a purchase and have no idea which ones I should buy -- skins/zoot/2xu.....

I use the womens skins, black with turquoise stitching. I only use them for recovery. The 2XU ones are the Elite Women's compression tights, which again I only use for recovery. Both are equally good, but the 2XU tights do last longer.

I ordered my Zoot Compression Rx Recovery Tights last week, should be here tomorrow. I AM SO FREAKIN' EXCITED! Bring on the recovery!

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