Best Women’s Running Tights in 2023

1. New Balance Accelerate Tights

New Balance’s Accelerate Tights combine a smooth, chafe-free design with a fit that easily moves with your body.

These tights have a bit of reflective trim for increased visibility. They wick moisture to keep you comfortable and dry. Double-knit stretch keeps you supported while allowing great range of motion.

Zippers at the ankles make these tights easy to take on and off. And there is a small pocket for storage.

2. Salomon Essential Warm Tights

The Salomon Essential Warm tights are designed to feel great and keep you warm on the coldest days.

They are made with a brushed knit material that has a soft feel but still keeps you warm. It’s stretchy with flat seams for added comfort. A wide waistband won’t pinch or bunch up while running.

There’s a small pocket in the waistband for storing small items. These tights are perfect when out for a run or just running errands.

3. 2XU Thermal Compression Tights

Stay warm with the thick, plush tights. These tights are made with a brushed fabric that provides warmth without sacrificing movement.

These compression tights also help you run by increasing blood circulation throughout the lower half of your body. You’ll warm up faster and recovery sooner while wearing these tights.

4. Under Armour ColdGear Authentic

Costing about 20% less than most thermal tights, these Under Armour tights are the best budget cold weather tights we could find.

The soft, spandex material stretches with you while providing targeted compression in just the right places. The thick, thermal tights will keep you warm on the coldest days.

A seamless design means you won’t feel any rubbing or experience chafing while you run.

5. Brooks Momentum Thermal Tight

Not only do these tights feature two side pockets just below the hip, but they are Brooks’ warmest running tights. They help you stay warm on cold, winter days.

They also sport a back pocket big enough for a phone, money, or ID. The fleece-lining helps keep you warm and a drawstring waist lets you customize the fit.

6. Rockay Performance Run Tights

These tights may look like any other pair of tights. But they’re different because they’re made from approximately 38 plastic bottles that came out of the ocean.

That doesn’t mean they’re hard, uncomfortable, or scratchy. That plastic is turned into recycled polyester, and your tights are made from that.

They’re perfectly environmentally friendly and are also element-proof so you can run in any weather, at any time. These tights use anti-odor technology to keep you as fresh as possible while reflective elements protect you from motorists.

Their unique Polygiene aunty-odor technology means you don’t need to wash these every time. Just air dry and wear again!

Some wearers may not like the fact that there’s only one pocket in these tights.

7. ASICS Lite-Show Winter Tights

These ASICS tights offer 360 degrees of reflectivity so cars can see you in all directions. Bands of reflective striping from the calf up to the top of the leg ensures lots of movement so drivers will see you running. 

These tights are also warm and provide free-range of motion. Compression fabric keeps you dry while supporting muscles. There are pockets to store small items.

Flat seams provide a chafe-free ride throughout your run. A mesh panel in the back provides ventilation to keep you cool while you run.

8. Smartwool Merino Sport Moto Tight

If you’ve ever smelled an old running shirt, you know that once it starts to stink, the odor won’t go away no matter how frequently you wash it. The beauty of merino wool is that it resists these funky smells while polyester clothing smells worse the more frequently it’s used.

These Smartwool running tights offer warmth, comfort, and resist odor thanks to merino wool.

In addition to fighting odor, merino wool keeps you warm even when wet. And like other running fabrics, it wicks moisture from the skin and dries quickly.

Unlike regular wool, merino wool doesn’t scratch or itch – it feels just as soft and comfortable as other running tights on the market.

9. GORE R3 Partial Windstopper Tights

Featuring windproof fabric along the top front and back of the tights, GORE’s R3 Windstopper Tights are great for blustery, semi-cold days. 

GORE’s windstopper membrane protects from the wind while allowing air to escape, preventing you from overheating. GORE has put this unique membrane in the R3 Windstopper Tights along the front and back down to the mid- to lower-thigh level. The rest of the tights are more standard material that still breaths but doesn’t block the wind. This means the Windstopper tight is better for spring and fall windy runs, rather than winter weather.

These tights also have reflective detail along the back of the tights. A good feature for early morning or evening runs. There is also a small pocket in the back. It can carry small items but isn’t big enough for a large phone. 

The elastic drawcord is one connected piece. This means it’s a bit harder to tie but prevents one end from slipping into the waistband when you wash it.

The tights run small, so check the size guide on GORE’s website before buying. We also felt the waistband was a bit too thin. It dug in a little as we were running.

Overall the R3 Windstopper  Tights are perfect for spring and fall windy runs. They’ll remain breathable while blocking the wind

10. Nike Pro Dri-Fit Tights

These Nike tights have a silky, smooth feel. They allow you to move easily whether you are running or just working out at the gym.

The backs of the calf area are thin mesh allowing great ventilation to keep you from overheating. The elastic, flat waistband provides a secure and flattering fit.

These tights are also environmentally-friendly, made with 50% recycled materials.

11. CW-X PerformX Tights

The PerformX tights offer great compression and support across the entire lower body. Strategically placed compression is further added along the IT band, hip, and quads to aid with injury recovery.

There is enough compression in these tights that they function equally well for recovery as they do for running. The Coolmax/Lycra fabric pulls moisture from your skin while allowing you to move freely.

The flat seams reduce chafing and the waistband is reinforced an extra layer of fabric for enhanced durability.

12. ASICS Anytime 7/8 Tights

Made with super-soft, high stretch spandex, these tights offer superior comfort at a great price.

They’re lightweight, perfect for warm weather running. They feature flat seams to prevent rubbing. And like other tights, will quickly wick moisture from your skin.

13. Motherhood Essential Stretch Secret Fit Belly Maternity Leggings

These affordable tights are made with a polyester/spandex blend to wick moisture while holding everything in place. The tights ride high to cover your baby bump and keep it in secure while running. They also look and feel great.