Re: "Skins" tights - any opinions?

"Tim Downie" <timdownie2003@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hungerdunger wrote:
Having suffered a Deep Vein Thrombosis last year, I have been advised
to wear compression socks for the indefinite future.

I notice that Skins running tights also seem to offer graduated
support, which should avoid the need to run with my rather
unflattering knee-high socks. However, at twice the price of normal
running tights I'm wondering if anyone can tell me whether Skins are
actually effective?

Define "effective". ;-)

I have a pair that do a wonderful job of delineating my musculature and
*ahem* other bits. Fortunately (fortunately?) I'm not endowed with bits
that make women faint and scare horses. You might want to think about
wearing a long shirt or shorts as well if you're particularly well
endowed. ;-)

I assume that that wasn't really the sense in which you meant "effective"
though. In terms of preventing DVTs, I'm sure they would be as effective
as any other compression stocking, maybe more so. Fortunately, knee high
socks are now all the rage what with Paula and other elites now wearing
them so if cost is an issue, I'd stick with the socks.

If you mean "effective" as in reducing post run fatigue etc., can't say
yet.

Thanks Tim. Yes, it was really the second point I was interested in (at the
wrong side of 50, I don't think your first point is much of an advantage for
me!).

My local branch of Up and Running stocks them so I'll try to give them a try
first to see if they offer the support I need. If you hear of mass female
hysteria in Swansea over the weekend then you know that your first point WAS
relevant!
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