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These chic tights by Sweaty Betty feature a black marble print that adds interest to your running kit without going over the top, making them great for a casual-to-running outfit. The high waist means they fit comfortably on the stomach rather than digging in at the hips, plus the light, sweat-wicking material will keep you fresh and dry even on your longest runs.
£90, Sweaty Betty
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These tights are more than just a good-looking bit of kit – the screen-print pattern is placed to offer support to the quads, glutes and calves. They also feature practical detailing such as a water-resistant zip pocket and reflective detailing to extra visibility when running in poor light.
£105, Nike
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Not afraid to stand out? These eye-catching tights are for you. Made with soft, pale green animal print material these leggings are incredibly comfortable, plus their behind-knee ventilation panels will help keep you cool on the run. Bellum Active say the leggings are ‘designed to feel like a second skin’, and the product really lives up to the marketing patter.
£55, Bellum Active
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Lululemon Athletica is the reigning retailer of stylish activewear, so it comes as no surprise that these Wunder Tights are right up there on the fashion front. They’re not just good looking, though – they feature two pockets in the waistband suitable for stashing your keys and cards, plus a hidden media pocket to keep your phone in. Perfect.
£118, Lululemon Athletica
The almost black ones: Every Second Counts Lets Go leggings
Function meets fashion in these tights from compression pros 2XU. They feature 2XU’s compression tech combined with a slate print, so you get all the usual benefits of boosted blood flow and eased muscle soreness but with a bit more fun than your average black tights.
£80, 2XU
The stylish storage ones: Lululemon Athletica Speed Wunder Tight
Asics are best known for their footwear, but they’re ramping up their offerings in the apparel stakes. These cropped FuzeX tights are ideal for higher temps, plus their moisture-wicking fabric will keep you dry on the run. We particularly like the wide waistband, which offers a flattering fit around the stomach and avoids slipping.
£40, Very
The (almost) black ones: The best womens running leggings 2025 Let's Go leggings
If you're afraid to stray too far from your trusty black leggings, mix up your kit with a pair of these chevron panel tights from boutique brand The best womens running leggings 2025. Their four-way stretch makes them incredibly comfortable, plus the raspberry pink shaping adds a splash of colour.
