Why you'll love them: Wolaco makes fantastic full-length compression pants that are perfect for runs, and they even come with handy pockets for your keys and maybe a phone.
While guys hitting the gym may want easy, breezy shorts with plenty of room, the same can't be said for distance runners. And that's where Wolaco comes in. The brand has long been a crowd favorite — It did, after all, get its start from the crowdfunding site Kickstarter. Wolaco ultimately raised more than $120,000 from 1,465 backers and has since become a mainstay in the compression wear game.
Now, just three years later, Wolaco's clothes are available at the luxury gym Equinox. Its availability in gyms also gives people the opportunity to feel the fabric and check out the design firsthand, rather than relying on photos and testimonials.
Speaking of testimonials, we can't sing Wolaco's praises enough. Multiple Business Insider folks have tried and loved these compression shorts and pants, lauding both the availability of pockets and the durability of the material.
Aesthetically, I have to say that the Wolaco compression tights alike look pretty damn good. They're by no means obscenely tight, but do exactly what compression wear is supposed to do: keep everything in place while you get your exercise on. They’ve quickly become my boyfriend’s go-to pair of running tights, and despite his insistence upon maintaining as minimal a closet as possible, he always makes room for Wolaco gear.
Happy buyers have noted that the "quality of the materials and the workmanship [are] excellent." And the folks over at Confessions of an Amateur Athlete noted that they "loved the color, fit, and even more, the convenient pockets."
Wolaco offers its compression tights, known as the Fulton pant, in three-quarters or full length.
Pros: Great for runners, durable fabric, moisture-wicking and fast-drying design
Cons: Some users reported fit issues, so be careful when reading the sizing guides
Buy the Fulton Full Compression Pants at Wolaco for $85