WOMEN’S TIGHTS

Gore Sunlight Lady Print Thermo Pants

£74.99, goreapparel.co.uk

A functional, floral and thermal fabric to keep your legs toasty. They’re a loose fit, so a good option for the body conscious.

Salomon Intensity Long Tight

£60, salomon.com

Light compression gives muscle support while mesh fabric behind the knees allows for ventilation. These also have ankle zips.

Asics Graphic Tights

£40, asics.co.uk

These will keep you cool, dry and warm but are best kept for dry weather. Part of a range of six patterned graphic designs.

New Balance Heat Tight

£50, newbalance.co.uk

A decent (and warm) mid-range option with a forgiving waist and a small rear pocket, as well as reflective logos and trims.

Saucony Ignite Tight

£44, wiggle.co.uk

Designed to retain their shape after multiple washes, these also have a wide waistband and ribbed cuffs that grip your legs.

2XU Plyometric Pro Tight

£90, 2xu.com

Made with ‘Powermesh’, 2XU’S super-stretchy material, these provide a superbly close fit. They’re excellent at wind-protection.

Ronhill Rhythm Tight

£36, ronhill.com

Supportive, breathable and with a forgiving fit, these are good value for money if you’re after something that’s frills-free.

Brooks Streaker Tight

£65, brooksrunning.com

An excellent fit that hugs the body without restricting movement. There’s also a zip pocket at the rear for small items.

Zakti Daring Dash Thermal Run Tight

£35, zaktiactive.com

These are all about comfort – made from a soft brush material, they’re highly breathable, have a wide waistband and a gusseted crotch.

Brooks Greenlight Tight

£60, runnersneed.com

Reversible tights with a solid colour on one side and jazzy print on the other. They also feature a slimming waistband and they wick moisture well.