2XU Men's Elite Power Recovery Compression Tights - Enhance Performance & Recovery - Black/Nero

These provide real compression unlike many cheaper form-fitting type athletic wear using 'compression' as a buzzword. The fit is similar to 30mmHg medical stockings I've work for chronic DVT, but fabric is thicker and well, more athletic looking. My vascular doc recommended this brand to me for athletic activity. Yeah they are pricey, but I've tried and disliked multiple cheaper options. These I like despite the cost, so pretty much 'worth it'.Found it easier to put them on rolling from inside-out toes & upward.Mobility is great for yoga and cycling. Stirrup and waistband hold things in place so no adjusting with longtime wear. Only thing I would ask for is some more room in the crotch. It's not totally crushing, but perhaps a bit too supportive. They breathe 'okay'. Black's kinda hot in the sun.Check the size chart on the 2XU website, NOT what Amazon recommends to you.

Several reviews mention these being too small. As a wearer of 2XU leggings for years, I can verify that size Small has fit me like a glove in the past. But when I put these on for the first time, it was a struggle and I wondered if all the reviews were right. However, the next time I put them on, it was noticeably easier to get them on. The third time, a little easier again, yet still provided good compression for recovery. I've worn these about 6-7 times now and they're fully broken in and not hard at all to put them on. Highly recommended, but keep in mind they need to be broken-in.

I love the way they fit and the compression is firm. There was a little hole at the stitching on mine though so I took off a star, but definitely get yourself a pair!

These are a good level of compression and I can still wear em all day. They stay up which is nice. They cost a lot but the quality is good. I just wash them as regular with my other clothes and they are fine. They look good and I wear them with shorts. I'm glad I got em.

Purchased these to help deal with swelling as a result of both a proximal and distal DVT in the same leg. I'm 5'9" and 190lbs and ordered a Medium. Fit is great. Very tight, but that has really made a significant difference in the amount of swelling I've had during the days. First few times I wore them I have to admit that I wondered how long I would be able to wear them because of the tightness. Now about 2 weeks in and I barely notice them during the day. I didn't wear them two days in a row and I could really feel the difference at the end of the day. I will be ordering more, though I may go with the ones that don't have the stirrups. All-in-all, I'm very happy with the product and glad I purchased them. They've done exactly what I needed them to do.

These are fantastic recovery compression tights. I'm currently train for a marathon and use these frequently after long runs and hard interval workouts. I often feel less achy the following day when I wear these 6–8 hours.

I've used many different compression products, from other compression recovery tights -- to compression socks -- to Normatec compression boots. The second I put these tights on they felt like regular Running tights. They're nice quality and easy to put on; but they're not going to aid in recovery through compression. In fact, any compression clothing I've worn is NOT easy to get on. My CompressSport Recovery socks take genuine effort and several minutes to get on and pulled up to just below my knee -- but they are true compression and work. The same for my Zoot CompressRx tights.I actually returned these tights and went back to Zoot CompressRx tights. I've been using the Zoot tights for 8 years, and figured it was about time for a new pair. I thought I'd save some money with these 2XU compression tights -- and I was wrong!Again, the quality of these 2XU tights are fine, and I could've used them as "active training" tights ; but they should absolutely not be considered for compression as it relates to proper recovery.

I did a lot of research looking for good quality compression tights to use after long endurance races. These had good reviews and are relatively easy to get on and feel like they are providing a good level of compression. However, I noticed the seam stitching come undone after only one use. For the price I’d expect better quality.