Tights for Short Women help needed!

[Bklynmom]

Thanks!

What kind of tights did you end up with Koala? - - that's just what I want, fleeced, pad and short. My hips measure for the large, but Mediums usually fit better - depends on the shorts.

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[Crankin]

I use regular fleece tights for running with my bike shorts underneath. That way, I can use them for walking or snowshoeing. I am 5'1" and one pair fits almost perfectly in a small, although I usually wear an ex small. I have another pair of tights that I think are Pearl Izumi that definitely have too much fabric. I try to bunch it around the bottom of the legs. It's too bad, because these are a bit warmer. I also have a pair of Ibex tights I use for x country skiing, snow shoeing and winter hiking. They are more waterproof and made of wool. They fit perfectly in a small. I have worn them with bike shorts underneath for mountain biking in the fall and winter and on the few times I ride on the road int he dead of winter.
Athleta carries many types of tights (no chamois) in petite sizes. I would look there.

[alimey]

Hiya

Am also about 5' & have just found a great pair of fleeced longs w/ a nice pad that fit well. Sugoi Ricaro 2 are just about a perfect length - I am a size 4 & the small fits really well. I too found the Pearl Izumi ones a bit long.

Good luck!

[koala]

Descente Coldout & Etxe Ondo Marra, though later I was not able to deal with the Descente chamois & ended up ripping it out. I still use the tight over shorts for layering, but my only tight with chamois at this point is the EO.

I do have bib tights from Assos that were a Xmas gift, but they will not be for everyone even if they do have a great chamois. The fit is odd, the legs are cut narrow, and the windstopper material make them quite stiff. But when it's cold & windy, they really work.

[Crankin]

The tights that fit me perfectly are Hind. They have articulated knees and are reflective.