Are these running tights hideous?

[JuneFromBethesda]

I can see they might be. But I'm a bit bored of wearing black

www.sportsshoes.com/product/pum1074/puma-faas-women%27s-long-running-tights/

[KittyandTeal]

Nope, love them. But then my dh did describe my gym kits as looking like a rainbow threw up on me so I might not be the best person to voice an opinion.

[BellaBearisWideAwake]

I love them. Better than boring black. (Ie all my running leggings.)

[jackandjilly]

Sorry I don't like them

[FauxFox]

I thought I would hate them but they are actually nice imo - what top though?

[HappenstanceMarmite]

I think they are cool.

Why are leggings now called tights now though?

[JuneFromBethesda]

Kitty I always used to stick to darker colours, no patterns ever, now I'm thinking, stuff it, if I have brighter clothes it might make me happier to get out of bed at 6.30am to go for a run.

FauxFox I'm thinking a relatively plain top to go with it.

Happenstance I don't know - running leggings always seem to be called tights. Odd, isn't it?

I think if I get them, I just have to decide to wear them with pride and not think about whether they're hideous or not

[JuneFromBethesda]

I'm not extrovert enough to wear these but there's a part of me that thinks they're rather fabulous.

store.nike.com/gb/en_gb/pd/foreverun-running-tights/pid-10186871/pgid-10260828

Fortunately I don't have a spare 80 quid so don't have to wonder whether to be brave and buy them or not.

[KittyandTeal]

June that's exactly my feeling. I have the brightest colours I can find because they make me cheerful and I like wearing them.

I particularly like my orange sports bra with my purple running vest, looks awesome, especially with my turquoise and pink trainers.

All my tights are black though. I'd love some bright patterned ones.

[KittyandTeal]

Oooooooooo, I want those Nike ones, they're beautiful!

[BellaBearisWideAwake]

Those last ones are fab!

When I'm driving to bootcamp at 6am (stealth boast) I keep seeing runners wearing head to toe black. I say see but they are really well camouflaged and I worry for them.

[JuneFromBethesda]

I like your style Kitty I feel inspired - why have I been sticking to safe colours all these years?

[JuneFromBethesda]

Good point Bella (nice stealth boast )

[Eastpoint]

I'd be worried about buying the Nike pair & the hip area being in lemon yellow, are they printed after they are cut out or before?

[BellaBearisWideAwake]

I thank you

[HermioneDanger]

If you like bright leggings try these - I love them, and they never go see through on me!

[lastlines]

They're a bit 1980s Windows screensaver but most MN-ers probably weren't even born then so won't be put off.

[iwantgin]

I like them.

Mine are all black too - dullsviille.

[goodasitgets]

I want them!
Can't wear anything without a drawstring though as they just slide down on me

[burnishedsilver]

No. Not hideous at all.

[zombiesheep]

Running leggings are meant to be hideous!

That's why we love wearing them :o

I love them, but I am a runner

[CointreauVersial]

Wow, no one will miss you on a dark night!

I'm afraid I'm a plain black capri girl myself.

They do look a bit like the 80s wallpaper one of my XBFs had in his bedroom.

[lurkerspeaks]

I wear black capris personally but I think anything goes when you are running….

I cycle to work and often bung my capris under my skirt so I don't flash at the cars. I often wish they were a different colour so it was really obvious I wan't flashing!

[JuneFromBethesda]

zombiesheep, you're right. Running leggings are meant to be hideous and I may as well do it properly Sober black leggings be damned.

Thanks all.

[Doyouthinktheysaurus]

God, I love those Nike ones. I wish I could justify sinking £80 on them.

Not entirely sure the look would be enhanced by fluorescent running tops like I wear either unfortunately. Maybe I should just stick to boring black tights!

I do like to stand out but tend to find it's easier to get bright tops than bottoms. I ran in very heavy fog the other day and it did cross my mind that I could do with fluorescent tights as well. Not sure top to toe fluorescent is a look that would catch on though

[Silverjohnleggedit]

Love the second pair, first pair ok - I have mostly black bottoms but I really want something a bit brighter. My first priority is of course fit and comfort as well as a good pocket for my phone.