Winter running is hard for everyone, whether you’re an every-day-come-what-may die-hard or just decided to start running in the New Year. But thanks to high-performance fabrics and smart designs, this season’s best women’s running tights and pants make getting outside accessible, whatever your tolerance for cold. So pull on a good pair of pants or tights and don’t let a little snowstorm or dip in temperature keep you from getting out there.
At a Glance
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Best All-Around
Nike Universa Medium-Support High-Waisted Full-Length Leggings with Pockets
$110 at Nike $110 at Dick’s Sporting Goods
Material: 76% nylon, 24% spandex; Gusset lining: 84% nylon, 16% spandex
Fit: High-rise waist; tight fit
Pros and Cons
⊕ Comfortable, compressive fit
⊕ Deep side pockets comfortably hold phone and other items
⊗ The name. C’mon, Nike! Simplify!
We love the smooth, soft, irritation-free feel of these tights. The wide, flat, slightly compressive…