Tights reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 182 Reddit reviews across 35 subreddits and 54 posts to rank the best Tights brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Marathon_Training, r/AskWomenOver30, r/BALLET, r/cycling, r/lululemon. Top-rated brands include Snag (4.9/5), Janji (4.8/5), Lululemon (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews182
Subreddits35
Posts54
Brands72
Products72
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#1
Snag
4.9
(38)
"They are comfy, durable and come in a large variety of colors, patterns and sizes."
"Omg i just looked up snag tights and they looks PERFECT"
"Snag tights and sock dreams are always my first stops!"
"I would see what snag tights have"
"I love these and they have held up so so well."
"I live in Snag tights year-round, occasionally the shorts but mostly their long opaque tights."
"They’d UK based but have free, quick shipping and are extremely tall friendly"
"SNAG!"
"Another vote for Snags so you don’t need safety pants"
"Snag!"
#2
Janji
4.8
(14)
"Definitely recommend them and they also donate 10% to charity so win-win."
"They are extremely comfortable and felt really good."
"Another + for Janji! 10/10!"
"Janji short tights and long tights are all I will ever wear."
"I stuck with the Janji trail half tights and Bandit Superbeam 7 pocket half tights. Janji 100% for everything."
"100% janji"
"Janji is the easy winner for me."
"Ran my BQ in Janjis, absolutely loved them for comfort and ample storage."
"For the money it’s absolutely Janji, which you can get for $82 easily."
"Janji"
#3
Lululemon
4.4
(13)
"Love lululemon Fast & Free."
"Don't be afraid to try the womens Wunder Train leggings. There's plenty of room for the male parts and its fabric is superb."
"Wunder train or fast&free leggings are great options, their quality feels better than men ones and less expensive."
"If you'd like to try a pair of Aligns, try out the ribbed versions."
"I love fast and free, base pace and swift speed over wunder train."
"I’m a guy and wear lululemon align leggings."
"Lulu has cold weather running tights for men."
"Lulu fast n free have a "modesty" liner."
"Lululemon Fast&Free are their lightest and I like them for runs."
"I like Lululemon’s swift speeds."
#4
Nike
4.4
(9)
"Nike Lava Loops half tights if you can get them."
"The Nike Lava Loops work really well for this."
"Much more comfortable (find I need underwear with my Janji), and the pockets on the Nike's are amazing."
"Nike trail half tights have two deep side pockets enough for 3 maurtens plus a back zipper pocket big enough for a phone plus three tuck pockets in the front waist."
"Nike Aeroswift kung may budget."
"I like my Nike Pro compression pants."
"Nike lava loops."
"I just got the Nike Trail half tights and they are great. Tons of pockets and really comfortable."
"Nike and Patagonia make good running tights that might fit your purpose."
#5
Capezio
4.0
(8)
"I swear by Capezios 'ultra soft' tights."
"You could layer these in Ballet Pink or layer thinner tights with these Calzedonia Soft Modal and Cashmere Blend Tights."
"Capezio, Bloch, Danskin, etc. might be worth exploring."
"Capezio are good for me."
"Some tights are more of a warm pink than cool pink."
"I ordered the capezio but they're not in yet. In the meantime, I just cut off the top of my waistband and it's 100% better."
"The Capezio ultrasoft are my favorite, especially their stirrup tights."
"Capezio tights fade to a whiteish pink!"
#6
Sheertex
4.7
(6)
"I LOVE Sheertex and Hue."
"Sheertex is the only answer here."
"For non fleece tights I like sheertex!"
"Omg look at Sheertex! They make sheer tights that don’t rip."
"I really love my sheertex which I purchased about 7 years ago... They have held up pretty well."
"I’ve heard they last long/hold up very well."
#7
Fjallraven
4.7
(3)
"For a hike, I suggest Fjallraven Abisko tights, they have tough materials on the knees and but so they are more comfortable."
"Best tights for hiking hands down."
"Fjallraven Abisko tights. Not the ones with the reinforced knees and bum but the plain tights are incredibly comfortable."
#8
Bandit
4.7
(3)
"I’d say Bandit superbeam half tights are the best. Certainly the lightest overall and most comfortable on my junk."
"Bandit IMO. Have races in them all year and love them."
"The Bandit’s on the other hand are perfect as far as breathability and the pockets still work fine, just takes some getting used to."
#9
Calzedonia
4.7
(3)
"You could layer these in Ballet Pink or layer thinner tights with these."
"Their tights are super high-quality and affordable."
"I think sheertex is kind of overrated. I like calzedonia better these days."
#10
Rabbit
4.0
(3)
"Rabbit."
"Any thoughts on Rabbit Speedsters?"
"Have some rabbits, not sure if I bought size up or what, but when loaded down they do not want to stay up"
#11
2XU
3.7
(3)
"They’re definitely a comfortable material and don’t bunch on me."
"I got 2XU ones i got them in a tall cut."
"2XU pero medyo pricey."
#12
Black Tights
5.0
(2)
"Black tights for sure!"
"I would wear and chose the black tights. They also have the right amount of sheerness to offset the black dress."
#13
Blade and Rose
5.0
(2)
"I love blade and rose, seemed to fit out hobbit lovely!"
"Footless legging, blade and rose are great for chubby babies."
#14
Spanx
5.0
(2)
"Spanx is amazing for this. They’re pricey but worth it. Very durable too."
"I did have to buy an emergency pair of tights one day at harrods. they were spanx & i *swear* by them! i still wear that pair almost weekly in the winter after 5+ years & they’re going strong"
#15
Wunder Trains
5.0
(2)
"Wundertrains for sure! Best compression ever!"
"I’d recommend wunder trains! They are pretty thick and compressive."
#16
Theatricals
5.0
(2)
"Thanks for the Theatricals rec! They’re on sale right now, so I’m gonna grab a couple of pairs!"
"I actually really like the theatricals brand tights on Discount Dance and they come in plus-haven't torn a pair yet."
#17
Black Bibs
5.0
(2)
"Didn’t feel nothing."
"I've found the ultimates to be pretty damn comfy personally."
#18
Joyspun
5.0
(2)
"The blackout tights are my favorite, they are thicker."
"They were perfect and pretty warm too."
#19
Hue
4.5
(2)
"HUE tights have been my favorites for years."
"I like Hue, they’re at Macys, don’t fall apart after one use."
#21
Elations
4.5
(2)
"I do swear by my Elations."
"I like elations but the fabric can make a difference."
#22
M Stevens
4.5
(2)
"M Stevens have an excellent rep and their XL fits a 32-34” inseam."
"I tend to wear M Stephens, and I have a 35" inseam."
#23
Wolford
4.5
(2)
"Love wolford, expensive but they never snag."
"Wolford for me, but they have to be the right size - i.e. long enough."
#24
Castelli
4.5
(2)
"Castelli Soprasso are excellent."
"They have their Progetto chamois."
#25
Noosh
4.5
(2)
"I love noosh tights, the thermals are super warm and thick."
"I have the toast leggings and they fit great on me."
#26
Senseknit
4.0
(2)
"I own every type they’ve made over the years and Senseknit is one of the best they’ve ever made!"
"Sense knit tights have lots of compression, not sure you want that."
#27
Wolaco
4.0
(2)
"They are also super durable."
"Wolaco"
#28
Decathlon
4.0
(2)
"I have had good experiences with them."
"The bib was really good, I didn't have any complaints."
#29
Target
3.5
(2)
"Cheap Target tights suit my needs the best."
"Cheap Target tights suit my needs the best."
#30
La Canadienne
5.0
(1)
"Super cute with a skirt and tights, waterproof and very comfortable."
#31
Sportful
5.0
(1)
"Is the best I’ve tried."
#32
Sorel
5.0
(1)
"They look pretty cute with tights, especially the black ones with black tights."
#33
Galibier
5.0
(1)
"They have a windproof membrane and have waterproof sections to handle spray."
#34
SweetLegs
5.0
(1)
"I have always loved their patterns and have quite a few pairs."
#35
Santini
5.0
(1)
"They are very long but not too wide."
#36
WeLoveColors
5.0
(1)
"They've got great tights."
#37
Smartwool
5.0
(1)
"Smartwool is what I recommend."
#38
Voler
5.0
(1)
"My legs haven’t gotten cold yet honestly."
#39
Under Armour
5.0
(1)
"Underarmor cold gear makes solid tights. I wear mine most days when training at home, they're a lifesaver throughout the winter"
#40
Pearl Izumi
5.0
(1)
"They’re great."
#41
Assos
5.0
(1)
"The bibs are warm and comfy."
#42
AK Dancewear
5.0
(1)
"Out of all the tight brands I've worn, my favorite as of today is AK Dancewear's."
#43
Smartwool Tights
5.0
(1)
"Senseknit is my fav pair or tights and ill wear it about -10c."
#44
Brooks
5.0
(1)
"Brooks high point tights. Been using them the last two weeks. First tights I've ever had that did not budge an all and are the absolutely most comfortable things I've ever worn."
#45
LL Bean Synthetic Tights
5.0
(1)
"LL BEAN - SYNTHETIC. YOU CAN THANK ME LATER & TIP ME LATER"
#46
Montbell Merino Tights
5.0
(1)
"I got a pair of lightweight Montbell merino man tights and they're almost as warm as my Uniqlo UW's."
#47
Rabbit Half Tights
5.0
(1)
"Rabbit absolutely has lined half tights for men."
#48
Arc'teryx
5.0
(1)
"If you are open to other brands check out Arc'teryx or Patagonia base layers. Much better options."
#49
Mondor
5.0
(1)
"Not a single other one matches my pasty British skin. Super thick and really really warm."
#50
Aerotech Designs
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been happy with mine."
#51
Yogipace
5.0
(1)
"They have inseam of at least 36"!"
#52
The Black Bibs
5.0
(1)
"Definitely the way to go bc they have the option for the long straps and also an option for longer inseam."
#53
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"These tights from Amazon have worked great for me."
#54
So Danca
4.0
(1)
"So danca’s convertible tights are my go-to as someone with a similar shape."
#55
Vero Monte
4.0
(1)
"I pretty much live in the fishnet style ones from Vero Monte."
#56
Ballet
4.0
(1)
"Look at ballet or figure skating tights, I used to skate and while I didn’t have fleece, our tights are a bit thicker and more durable."
#57
Icebreaker
4.0
(1)
"They fit my long-legged 177cm pretty well."
#58
Uniqlo
4.0
(1)
"I’ve heard great things about the Uniqlo thermals."
#59
Pactimo
4.0
(1)
"Pactimo Vertex thermal bibs."
#60
Underarmour
4.0
(1)
"Cheap and functional."
#61
Melanin
4.0
(1)
"Maybe this brand: https://melaninfleecetights.com/"
#62
Gaynor Minden
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been wearing gaynor mindens v waist tights."
#63
Hue and Wolford
4.0
(1)
"Hue and wolford, but properly sized, and if you're on the cusp of being on the next size, size up in my experience as a tall person."
#64
Velocio
4.0
(1)
"Work great for me."
#65
Everlane
4.0
(1)
"I wear sock booties with matching tights."
#66
Lemon
4.0
(1)
"I wore them when it got to the 30s (I live in Florida) and they helped!"
#67
Better Tights
4.0
(1)
"I'm a solid fan of Better Tights. They're super comfortable and they've got a better range of patterns and colours in my opinion."
#68
Frugi
4.0
(1)
"Lots of European brands: Frugi, Albababy, Engel and many others have 90-95 percent cotton tights"
#69
WT
4.0
(1)
"Just get the WT or WT contour. I prefer the non pocket ones."
#70
Flipbelt
4.0
(1)
"I would say the Flipbelt is the best value at $70."
#71
Nude Barre
3.0
(1)
"Nude Barre has dance tights in 2XL/3XL in a wide range of shades for $27. I've never used them though so I can't speak to durability or fit."
#72
SHEIN
3.0
(1)
"SHEIN has them."
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