Review: CW-X Stabilyx Tight

[Zen]

you wore compression tights on top of compression tights?
Or do I need to re-read?

[colby]

you wore compression tights on top of compression tights?
Or do I need to re-read?

Sort of - I wore compression shorts (with a 4" inseam) on top of my 3/4-length compression tights to try to keep the seams from wearing as quickly - hoping that the extra fabric would protect me from the direct rubbing.

http://www.rei.com/product/778275

It's worth noting that REI's definition of "compression" is "a tight fitting thicker-than-lycra fabric" - not the same as what CW-X means

[Veronica]

I am one of those people who fall in the gray area between sizes. I ordered up like the chart said, but the mediums are too big for me. I can't keep the knee section on my knee. At my height, a medium will fit someone who weighs 25 pounds more than I do.

I'm worried a small will be too small. We'll see; they'll arrive on Wednesday.

Veronica

[Pedal Wench]

I just wore mine again on the flight home last night. We did a century, got back to the BF's, I showered and then sat around the airport and flew home. I expected to be really sore today, but just slightly tight.

[Trek420]

Finally, motivation to train! By the chart at my height I have to get down to about 135 lb/medium to have a chance at these hitting anywhere close to my knees.

Of course by then I'll be light and fit enough that I won't need 'em

[teigyr]

I'd say Colby is spot on with her estimated miles. I did wear them most runs but I had more than one pair so it's not like I wore the same pair every day. The tights are sturdy except for that one spot where your (or ok, my) thighs rub together.

So I'd say under 1,000 miles but over 500. They maybe could have made it over 1,000 miles. I track my shoes, just not my tights

[colby]

I am one of those people who fall in the gray area between sizes. I ordered up like the chart said, but the mediums are too big for me. I can't keep the knee section on my knee. At my height, a medium will fit someone who weighs 25 pounds more than I do.

I'm worried a small will be too small. We'll see; they'll arrive on Wednesday.

Veronica

I'm curious how this turns out - the medium 3/4 length tights seem to be more forgiving (I weigh more than I should for my height and sized up), but now my full length tights are starting to move when I run. Downward. So I feel like my pants are falling off for basically 90% of the run. I'm also concerned the small will be too small. It's like they are a fine fit from my ankle to my knee, but from my thigh to my waist, they are too big. The string is no help.

[Veronica]

The smalls arrived today. And to set things straight - I've been trying out the Expert and the Ventilator versions as I only wanted knee stabilization.

The smalls are snug, but not uncomfortably tight. I am not quite 5'5", weigh 146, have a 28 inch waist, 38 inch hip. With the mediums, there was so much extra material between the waist and the knee. It was impossible to keep the knee section where it belonged once I started moving. I won't actually work out in these until tomorrow. But at least I could get them on.

Veronica

[itself]

Can anyone comment more on sizing, I am 5'5" and 135lb not sure if I would order the med or large.

Too bad they wear out so quickly...I have to say the quality of the 2XUs compression tights is excellent and I don't think I will have a seam problem.

Great feedback on this thread! And the comment on the IT bands issues is good, it is good to figure out the source of the problem. That's why I am headed to PT in a week so I can strengthen the weak area.

Anyone use the Stabilyx cycling shorts?

Lisa

[Veronica]

I'm, heavier than you and got the small because the mediums were too big.

Veronica

[Veronica]

The smalls arrived today. And to set things straight - I've been trying out the Expert and the Ventilator versions as I only wanted knee stabilization.

The smalls are snug, but not uncomfortably tight. I am not quite 5'5", weigh 146, have a 28 inch waist, 38 inch hip.

Veronica

I think size charts should go by measurements rather than pounds. I have worn the smalls several times running now. Maybe this is a case of not all are constructed in exactly the same way.

Veronica

[OakLeaf]

I think size charts should go by measurements rather than pounds. I have worn the smalls several times running now. Maybe this is a case of not all are constructed in exactly the same way.

Veronica

True that. My hip and waist measurements are close enough to yours as nevermind. 5# per inch of height, plus I've seen those pictures of where that extra 10-15# of muscle lives on your upper body!

[Eden]

I think size charts should go by measurements rather than pounds. I have worn the smalls several times running now. Maybe this is a case of not all are constructed in exactly the same way.

Veronica

I wish..... though in this case the measurements should probably be thigh, calf and hips - don't really need the compression around my waist. Unless the XS's are considerably smaller, I get the feeling I may be selling these.... (my hips are 33")