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Are these running tights hideous?

25 replies

JuneFromBethesda · 27/02/2015 16:29

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

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

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KittyandTeal · 27/02/2015 16:36

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 · 27/02/2015 16:37

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

jackandjilly · 27/02/2015 16:38

Sorry I don't like them

FauxFox · 27/02/2015 16:43

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

HappenstanceMarmite · 27/02/2015 16:46

I think they are cool.

Why are leggings now called tights now though?

JuneFromBethesda · 27/02/2015 16:55

Kitty Grin 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 Grin

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JuneFromBethesda · 27/02/2015 17:01

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.

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KittyandTeal · 27/02/2015 17:06

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 · 27/02/2015 17:06

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

BellaBearisWideAwake · 27/02/2015 17:11

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 · 27/02/2015 17:11

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

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JuneFromBethesda · 27/02/2015 17:13

Good point Bella (nice stealth boast Wink )

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Eastpoint · 27/02/2015 17:14

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 · 27/02/2015 17:15

I thank you Grin

HermioneDanger · 27/02/2015 17:18

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

lastlines · 27/02/2015 17:24

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

iwantgin · 27/02/2015 17:26

I like them.

Mine are all black too - dullsviille.

goodasitgets · 27/02/2015 17:27

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

burnishedsilver · 27/02/2015 17:42

No. Not hideous at all.

zombiesheep · 27/02/2015 17:44

Running leggings are meant to be hideous!

That's why we love wearing them :o

I love them, but I am a runner Wink

CointreauVersial · 27/02/2015 18:37

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. Grin

lurkerspeaks · 27/02/2015 18:47

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 · 27/02/2015 21:58

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

Thanks all.

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Doyouthinktheysaurus · 27/02/2015 22:29

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 thoughGrin

Silverjohnleggedit · 27/02/2015 22:37

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.

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