Light Speed Kinesis Compression Tights

First, I have both Core and Lightspeed tights that I use for running and the gym - I've used a lot of different brand/models, and am a long time 2XU wearer... so I thought I would get a pair of these and try them.

Appearance: They don't have the huge X on the legs which is nice - not like you're broadcasting you're wearing a top tier running tight screaming "look at me!!!!". The designs are not distracting and I like that. The back pocket holds my phone perfectly - a feature I generally don't use because the pockets are too small, or a bad design. This one gets it right.

Fit & Feel: I think these fit better than the Core. Everything just lines up around the knee, and the waist does not cut into me. The regular Lightspeed feel "tighter" in the thighs and calves on, but these have a very good compressive feel to them and actually feel slicker than the Core. Overall, they sit right where they are supposed to though if you are shorter, they are longer than the model shows - which almost looks like 7/8 instead of full length. What I also like is that they are thinner than the regular Lightspeed, so don't feel as warm when I wore them on my run at the gym today.

Pros over Core: More support around the knees - it's subtle, but it is there. The fit is slightly tighter so gives a little bit more compression, but not too much

Cons over Core: Price is a bit more - sorry, only con I can come up with - but that $50 is a good amount of difference.

Pros over Lightspeed:…