Wednesday, 30 April 2014 22:05

Gore running Wear Air 2.0 Lady Tights Short Reviewed

Written by Fiona Outdoors

A recent warm weather triathlon training camp in the Canaries gave me the chance to try out some of Gore’s new summer running wear. On review here is Air 2.0 Lady Tights shorts.

Size: Medium (I would normally wear small but medium fits my size 10/12)

Size range: XS to XXL

Colour: Fabulous deep pink

Colour range: Lots of amazing colours, as well as black

Fabric: 91% NYLON, 9% ELASTANE

Price: £39.99

Further info: Gore Running Wear

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What Gore say about Air 2.0 Lady tights short

  • Short tights with Small inside key pocket on waistband
  • Zip back pocket for additional storage.
  • Adjustable elastic waistband with flat cord
  • Adjustable waistband for easier fitting
  • Reflective print on waistband and sides for better visibility.
  • Inseam length 15 cm / 6 inches
  • Flat-lock seams

Benefits of Cooling and venting: The body gives its best performance at a temperature of around 37°C.  Microfiber is essential for balanced temperature management, as it keeps the temperature constant.  Products made of microfiber are more breathable than the best natural fibres and have excellent thermoregulation qualities, which suit their final use perfectly.  Microfiber also has a high level of stretchability and rapid drying qualities. Microfiber is also very resilient, durable and easy to care for.

What I like about the Air 2.0 Lady tights short

These shorts are so, so comfortable to wear. With pants underneath, I would happily run for miles without any feeling of bum or thigh jiggling. (Girls, you know what I’m talking about!). The attention to detail with these shorts is excellent. The wide, flat waistband is ultra comfortable, even when you’re feeling a bit bloated. The shorts also stay up when running, which is a huge bonus. I like the reflective detailing and the mesh for allowing even ore sweat to wick away. Even on very hot days in the Canaries I felt cool, comfy and non-sweaty wearing these shorts. The colour is fab, too. £39.99 is a bit pricey for a pair of shorts but I know that Gore kit lasts a very long time so I would be happy to pay this.

What I’m not so keen on:

I can’t think of anything to criticise. I’m not sure about all the waffle about ambient temperatures and microfibers but the shorts do a great job of keeping me smiling while running, even on nasty fartlek sessions!

Summary of Air 2.0 Lady tights short

A great pair of tight-fitting shorts for all-round comfort, ambient body temperature and great looks.

(Scored out of 10)

Female fit: 10

Moisture management: 8

Does what it says on the label: 9 (loses a point for a bit of unnecessary waffle.)

Price: 8

Buy from GoreGore running Wear Air 2.0 Lady Tights Short



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