2XU (two times you) were founded in Melbourne, Australia, in 2005, predominately with a running and triathlon apparel focus, and have since grown to become the world’s most technical sportswear company.

The MCS Run Compression Tights feature an 8cm mid-rise waistband for a comfortable fit and have been developed around the understanding of the impact running has on the leg and has an anatomical map that targets support to muscles to help reduce soreness and improve recovery. There are many supposed benefits to compression clothing including, reduced muscle fatigue and soreness, reduced muscle damage and risk of overuse injuries, improved performance, muscle alignment, increased agility and faster recovery time. The MCS Run has been made with lightweight PWX fabrics and durable yarns that last over time, it has multi-directional stretch for freedom of movement, the material is also moisture wicking to remove sweat from the skin keeping you dry and comfortable whilst allowing your skin to breathe.

These tights have a UPF50+ sun protection, ideal for long sessions and event outdoor and the antibacterial treatment helps to prevent any unpleasant smells after the particularly hard workouts. The Tights take some squeezing into, but once on they are comfortable, the 8cm Powermesh comfort band and flatlock seams reduce the chance of chaffing and you can tuck away small essentials in the rear zip pocket whilst the reflective logos increase your visibility when training outside. The MCS mapping targets the quads and calves, this aims to reduce strain, soreness, impact and dissipate the load transfer on the knee joint, the compression covers the entire leg with PWX Flex 70D to front panels and PWX Weight 105D to back panels. These tights come with an expensive price tag, however they performed well and provide a good level of compression, as well as looking great on. RRP £105

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4.8 out of 5

Pros

Compression mapping

comfortable

Faster recovery

Lightweight

Multi-directional stretch

Flexible & breathable

Moisture wicking

UPF50+ sun protection

Antibacterial

Cons

Expensive