Zoot Recovery Compression Tights/Review

[Crankin]

OK, in a burst of last minute, poor planning for our trip to Spain (leaving tomorrow at 3:30), we decided we needed recovery tights. After determining what sizes seemed right, we saw one of the local LBS carried the Skins. No, actually they didn't when we called... they are on order. After checking more on line, we found that Marathon Sports in Boston had them. So, instead of riding on a gorgeous day, we drove 20 minutes to the train and went into the city. We actually got off of the train in a spot where we could walk a bit to the store. They were so nice there.
Well, DH and I went into the dressing room together, since there were only 2. I wish we had taped this. Both of us worked up quite a sweat trying to get the tights on. But, after like 10 minutes, we found a strategy that worked. We ended up buying the Zoots and also getting a pair of Zoots calf socks to wear on the plane trip.
Since it worked up quite a sweat trying them on and spending all of that money, we walked along Newbury St. and had a late lunch at an outdoor cafe. When I got home, I went for a 5k run, so I could "test" the tights. I now have them on and they feel good. We'll see if I can stand to sleep in them.

[itself]

Sounds like the Zoots have a good tight fit. The 2XUs I have are a small (I tried the xs, and they were too small), are not that tough to put on.

I kind of wonder if one should buy ones that are a size too small, as they do stretch out over time. Not sure what the longevity is on these tights, even if only worn for just recovery...

Lisa

[Crankin]

Well, I got the "size 1"-xs in the Zoots. Based on my waist size, I was an x small. Maybe I could have gone up to a small, but I felt that the compression might not be as good? I mean, DH got the small and he is 6 inches taller and 40 pounds heavier, so it didn't seem an option.
I didn't have as much trouble putting them on after my run. It's the foot part that's tricky. I felt like I might rip the stirrup part if I wasn't super careful. Once the foot part is on, they go up fairly easily.

[Selkie]

LOL--Crankin, you're right. I had to lie down on the bed to put them on (memories of trying to put on my jeans in college after I put on the dreaded "freshman 15")! The foot part is the toughest.

[Crankin]

I am happy to report my legs feel great this morning. Usually, running causes me great pain, even with stretching. One of the reasons I stopped (besides my back) is that my legs were always so sore, I didn't feel like riding. I am going out for a quick 18 mile ride before we get on the plane for Spain.
I didn't sleep in them, but did wear them for about 4 hours. I will be putting the calf socks on before I dress for the trip, later.

[limewave]

I was just talking to DH about these since my legs were so sore after the 25k. I'm thinking about investing in a pair. I'm excited to give them a try!

[OakLeaf]

After the marathon on Sunday I immediately put on my drugstore compression hose, right over my CW-X tights, hung around the post-race and walked back to the hotel. My, wasn't that attractive. But my legs aren't near as sore as I expected. Ice bath helped too I'm sure (once my teeth quit chattering, which was another two hours). As soon as I was done with ice and shower I put them back on and slept in them (didn't really think you were supposed to sleep in them, but since y'all are doing it, I tried it).