Every once in a while they felt saggy, but nothing that was a problem. I had no problems, except I should have tied the drawstring. Even a photo shoot to show you them in action. Once the temperature dropped, I will wear shorts to about 45-50 degrees, I went for a run in the pants. Since the weeks after the 50k and the marathon, I took it easy, on a path to some recovery, mainly to heal my feet. Now when I was done with my marathon, my feet were in pain!!! No leg problems, well beyond the tiredness of just going up and down stairs. While this can all be attributed to trail running, and that I was conditioned for longer miles, I give credit to the pants for my great feeling legs. Headed into the marathon, I had no leg problems, no muscle soreness, tightness, or injury. Which by the way I just toss in my regular washing machine. I tried to wear them as much as I could, while keeping track of them in and out of the laundry. The week after my 50k, which was the week before by marathon. It’s just more of a hassle, as they are a tighter pant. My legs felt great and warm! (thanks for the photo, pro Laura)ĭuring this time I wore them and slept in them, the only complaint I have, is pulling them up and down when you use the bathroom, then getting them situated. The entire next day consisted of cheering on friends at a race and standing around, in the cold and wind. I put them on after the race, I slept in them, and yes I wore them the entire next day. By the time I had them in my possession, all my long training runs were done and it was still too warm to run in pants. Ok they fit, now to put them to the test. There is also some gold branding on the upper thigh and the calf. I did some bending and such, and did not notice any see through areas. In fact the different kinds of fabric and such creates a sheen when looking at them, close to looking sheer, but they are not see through. This flocking can also been seen on the outside in the sunlight. This video shows the inside flocking the best and how they fit. Also the inside is lined with “flocking” to help target the muscles they are compressing, this almost seems like it acts to help keep my pants in place too. There is a drawstring on the top to keep them in place. The size was right for me, and I pulled them up high, tight, but not stuffed sausage feeling. I put one foot in each leg and did the “pantyhose” roll up as I pulled them to my waist. When I opened the box, I noticed how little or tiny they appeared, like there was not much fabric and they just looked small. The next obvious step was to try these bad boys on. ![]() Invista Lycra elastane yarns for durability & fabric return.PWX Flex fabirc & PWX Weight fabric used for specific muscle support (lots of tech specs on this).MCS – Muscle containment system for targeted comperssion.The box also provides a lot of information. You just pull the two pieces apart. The image on the box displays a muscled, some what naked athlete. The packaging is nice and clean, and a very easy to open box, with no tape or seals to break. Using actual waist measurements could prove helpful if someone is on the line, or size up so you don’t get the stuffed sausage effect. It can be tough to choose size based on these, especially if you carry most of your weight in your butt/hips/thighs. In any tight or legging I am always a size large. The chart is easy to use, I was borderline size medium/large. ![]() The 2XU website offers a size chart based on height and weight. You want them to be tight so the compression does it’s job, however you want them to fit and not feel like a stuffed sausage. I think the most important thing when choosing the correct compression tight / pant, is finding the correct size. ![]() These were going to be the key to finishing both races, injury free. I had a 50k on the schedule, and a marathon the next week. I am not going to lie, I own another brand of compression tights, I slip into them when I am done with a long run, 20 + miles, and I am like new the next day. The plan was to use the pants mostly for recovery. I was most excited as I had a “tough for me” race and training schedule. The usual excitement ensued when my tights arrived at my home. ![]() I am no stranger to compression, or compression pants, as you have read in the past. Well the 2XU (pronounced “two times you”) is no exception. I introduce each product review, with my excitement of receiving something new and exciting in the mail. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out to review find and write race reviews!” “Disclaimer: I received the 2XU Elite MCS Compression Tights to review as part of being a BibRave Pro.
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