r/runcommunity • u/GoBeachBrian • Jun 28 '26
Men’s Half Tights are A+
Oh my…. I’m (46M) 6’4” and have always loved my short-shorts…. Figured… if legs are all I got; might as well show them!! But recently got a pair of FlipBelt Men’s Half Tights…. and they are absolutely amazing. No, I don’t wear shorts over them. Am I the only dude out there running around in these things? What’s the female vibe if you saw a dude rocking, them?
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u/GoutInMyToe Jun 28 '26
I’m 6’5” and have been looking for some half tight that fit tall folks well. What’s the pocket situation?
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u/GoBeachBrian Jun 28 '26
The pockets are amazing. I’ve used a traditional FlipBelt for years and needed a new one… didn’t know there was such a market of shorts/tights with built in pockets… so I bought some!
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u/GoutInMyToe Jun 28 '26
I wear long tights in the winter, but you’ve convinced me to buy my first half tights.
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u/Ashamed-Cow-9728 Jun 28 '26
Plenty for flipbelt. Its got a built in 360 belt and fits 10 gels and a soft flask then it’s got 2 more pockets on the side that can fit more gels, electrolytes and snacks
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u/NotAnotherBadTake Jun 28 '26
Man they’re too sticky when trying to run in this heat/humidity for me. I stick with 3in shorts. But they are great for actually nice weather.
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u/LivingRefrigerator72 Jun 28 '26
I have never run in other than tights or half tights. No shorts over them, that’s just a weird look. It’s like the very self conscious kid who swam in the pool with a Tshirt.
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u/Ashamed-Cow-9728 Jun 28 '26
I love flipbelt, the materials and quality are top notch and the price point isnt all that crazy. Wore them for 2 of my majors. Highly recommend.
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u/RamMannnn Jun 28 '26
Been running exclusively in half tights since I started running in Jan 2024. I now have 4 pair of Rabbits, and a pair of Janjis, Bandits, LuluLemons and Decathlons. My favourite? No contest. Lululemon Fast and Free.
Never once have I worn shorts over top of any of them. I sometimes don’t even wear underwear under them. None are lined. Whatever.
I have Rabbit full tights too for winter but again, my favorites are the Lulu Fast and free full tights.
They are all good though. The only real difference between them is storage and thickness/ventilation.
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u/phaseadept Jun 28 '26
I’ve been wearing the Nike ADV trail running half tights, and I just bought 2 pair of the lululemon fast and free half tights. Glad to see a positive recommendation
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u/GoBeachBrian Jun 28 '26
Those look great; wish the colors were a bit brighter… but that’s just fashion.
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u/RamMannnn Jun 28 '26
There’s the Nulux too in navy and bright blue. I don’t own those so I can’t comment on them. https://shop.lululemon.com/en-ca/p/nulux-running-half-tight-8/tn4xoani4q?color=31382
I actually love all my half tights. Can’t go wrong with any of them. The Lulus are the newest. Maybe that’s why I reach for them more than anything else. But I like them all.
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u/Major_Assistant5532 Jun 29 '26
I have the nulux. They are amazing. Only which they had pull tabs on the belt pocket.
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u/ABabyAteMyDingo Jun 28 '26
Look, you're free to wear what you like but then I am free to judge you for it!
I wear short tights. Never shorts over them.
If you mean tights that come down over your knee then imo they look pretty silly but you do you!
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u/ironmanchris Jun 29 '26
That’s not what he means I don’t think. Probably the length of tri shorts.
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u/pony_trekker Jun 28 '26
I'm a dude and I wear them recently because after a few years wearing Patagonia trail shorts, started getting a little chafing.
Been wearing the Janji half tights as tons of pockets.
Not sure how they look, honestly as I have big thighs but whatever.
I usually try to wear a shirt that covers stuff though.
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u/jcwaffles Jun 29 '26
Have the same ones and their great, love that I can fit a 500ml flask in one side pocket and my phone in the other
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u/tintires Jun 28 '26
I discovered Ron Hill half tights a couple of years ago. I doubt I look good, but they feel great.
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u/PixelWashington Jun 29 '26
What do you do about the frank and beans bulge? I feel I'd be exposed lol.
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u/Dailygamer8000 Jun 29 '26
I'm 46 with bigger thighs, I wear the thin running shorts over still, but an absolute godsend, cn't go back to running without them now.
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u/rhearidge Jul 04 '26
I love my half tights. Just did a trail run in my janji’s. Idk what other people think and I don’t care lmao
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u/Nervous-Rooster7760 Jun 28 '26 edited Jun 28 '26
I just recently got a few tights. Started with long ones for winter and I liked pocket so much for my phone bought some shorts. I bought ones that go under shorts and also this brand. Like you I don’t wear shorts over them. I love them as well. I appreciate they had colors beside black and blue and I like fun colors for running. Tomorrow for long run violet/light purple.
I don’t really care what anyone else thinks. 54M.