The bottom line: The Trail Tights are an excellent blend of comfort and warmth, flat seams expected in quality tights, and inspire a sense of durability. For us, pulling on a pair of overpants like the Patagonia Wind Shield pants bridged the gap. This also makes them the ideal pair for spring or fall when it’s too chilly for running shorts, but doesn’t require a lot of insulation.Īs the best running tight, there’s not much we didn’t like about the Janji Trail Tights, though the drawstring is a little on the short side, sometimes making it difficult to tie a knot.

The tights let the cold in at around 12° in calm weather and about 30° with winds. Our reviewer tested these at temperatures down to 9☏ with no wind at sunset, to 30-50° F with 15-20mph winds. The Janji Trail Tights aren’t the warmest tights available for winter running, but they’re adequate for winter running conditions that most of us may find ourselves in. Regarding safety, the Trail Tight incorporates a reflective logos on the front and back of the tights. We found these pockets secure when in use, yet out of the way functionally and aesthetically when empty.

They were oversized enough to accommodate the largest phone with a case on one side and a pair of gloves and warm hat on the other-one could even toss in a pair of headphones if desired. These side pockets were the big winners, similar to the Patagonia Mission Tights we tested. The result is a secure stretch band, with an internal drawcord made with a forgiving, internal stretchy drawstring. Janji listened to customer reviews and other feedback from their original Groundwork Tights design, with common complaints about the waistband sagging. Through these, the Trail Tight was forgettable in the best way possible through all parts of our runs.

Most of our runs in these light compression tights averaged about an hour, but some were up to two hours with varying intensity levels. The Trail Tights have consistent light compression throughout, a slightly looser fit at the hip, and dual-layered front panel for modesty. The Janji Trail Tight are the best overall men’s running tights that give you all the warmth, the fit you need, and are forgettable in the best way possible. What we didn’t like: drawstring could be longer What we liked: warmth, comfort, fit, light compression, forgettable in the best way possible, side pockets are large enough for the largest phone sizes (including the case) Looking for other gift ideas? See our guide to Best Gifts for Runners.īody: 35% Lycra, 33% Polyester, 32% NylonĦ8% recycled nylon, 15% polyester, 17% spandexĬW-X Stabilyx Joint Support Compression Tightħ9% recycled polyester, 21% spandex power-stretch knitĥ8% Q-NOVA® recycled nylon, 42% elastane-lycra Ĭold weather running gear makes a great gift. Looking for women’s running gear? See our Best Women’s Running Tights. The best running tights for men are the Janji Trail Tights, which have a secure waistband, five pockets, and comfort. Tights vary in fabric material, insulation level, style, and construction, so we’ve tested various types in the chilly high country of Colorado to decide on the best running tights for men everywhere. Investing in an excellent pair of running tights can play a crucial part for runners who hope to stay comfortable and motivated through the winter. Running tights assist in wicking away water vapor (sweat) so it can transfer to the outer parts of the garment and evaporate, keeping the runner dry, warm, and safe. While classic jogging pants may feel sufficient when heading out the door, running is a high output activity, and we sweat in all seasons. Spring running highlights the importance of dressing for the conditions: time in the dark, cool temperatures, and sometimes even late-season snow.

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