Is this a problem?

[Saltychip]

I often wondered when I saw people in their jazzy legging what made them choose such vivid patterns ?

As I chose conservatively- often black or grey.

Well I am not sure if it’s the great comfort and fit .

The desire to be seen as I toddle along roadsides .

The good price - found in the outlet store 😊Or a midlife crisis as my daughter suggests

Thoughts ?!?

And as I am confessing - I do have a lovely blue pair and some shorts too! X

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Not a problem at all, mine are black but one pair has some blue patterning, I absolutely love bright ones so next time I need new leggings I'll find some really pretty ones. Yours are gorgeous

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🤗 Many of us on this forum put on photos of our new trainers or leggings! You are in good company! Beautiful colours!! Mine are boring black with a few bits of pink.. but maybe just maybe I should update a bit 🤣

[Saltychip Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

I don’t think there is anything wrong with black! I think I could be camouflaging my slow pace 🤣🤣

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Saltychip]

😂🤣

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

I have every colour under the sun... out there doing it and flaunting it....and at 73... I love it!!!

[Saltychip Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

🤣 I love that! I will be “flaunting it”- slowly in the morning 🤣🏃‍♀️🐌

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Saltychip]

Gives folk chance to step back in wonder!!!

[Saltychip Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

🤣🤣 They get plenty of chance to do that! If they wait long enough I even come back!!xx

[Beads Graduate]

I’ve just treated myself to a couple of new pairs, one dragon scale, one tartan (but quite a restrained tartan) as my rainbow paw print and rainbow leopard print ones are getting on a bit and wearing out.

[Saltychip Graduate in reply to Beads]

Wow they sound amazing 🤩 I have not seen a dragon scale ! - starts looking ……,.,., x

[Beads Graduate in reply to Saltychip]

Shhhh, I’m not advertising but…..

llamaleisure.com/collection...

[Saltychip Graduate in reply to Beads]

Now they ARE amazing ! Thank you x

[Purelypurley in reply to Beads]

Thank you! They’re fab, I’ve order two pairs and it’s made me excited to restart the runs next week!

[Curlygurly2 Graduate in reply to Beads]

OOh, those are nice, and a reasonable price! Do you run in them? I see they've got a separate section for joggers, sometimes ordinary leggings slip....

[Beads Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2]

I have to admit, they came last week while we were away, I’ve taken them upstairs but have been wearing the leopard print this week and haven’t even taken the new ones out of the bag! Maybe for parkrun tomorrow….

[Saltychip Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2]

I run ( slowly) in mine - zero slipping . Or stops for readjustments. They feel like a proper running persons legs 🤣. And they do pocketed options x

[ChannelRunner2 Graduate in reply to Beads]

Okay, I've done it... I've ordered a few pairs! 🥳 I'll probably regret it when I have to pay customs and such (as they probably amount to another pair!) 🤣 but I couldn't find anything like these Llama leggings in Cologne, Germany, at such a reasonable price... Now... come to think of it 🤔 the Llama ones will still be more reasonably priced once I've paid the government... 💶

Plus, based on past experience, the regret won't last long, especially given the gray April weather we've been having here. I.need.color! 😎

[Mum22boys Graduate]

These are amazing!! Enjoy wearing them, they'll bring a smile to your face 😄

[Oldwoman65 Graduate]

I love jazzy shorts and leggings. I buy mine from Tikiboo. It's good to be seen whilst out running and they are conversation starter

[Saltychip Graduate]

These are Tikiboo too ! The outlet allowing for Four pairs for the price of one regular price - bargain! X

[Beads Graduate in reply to Saltychip]

Outlet?

[Saltychip Graduate in reply to Beads]

I just put in Tikkiboo outlet -on line following a friend’s recommendation .. Think they may be last seasons prints . £10 a pair and a couple of pound delivery. I love a bargain 😊

[Leotigris Graduate]

my preference is for camouflage patterns but the most important factors are pockets (must have) and price (not too expensive!)

[Saltychip Graduate in reply to Leotigris]

Pockets do make them next level! X

[Maggie-Moo Graduate]

Does anyone wear Sweaty Betty? I bought the Supersculpt ones as my Physio recommended using compression for my dodgy hamstring!!!

[Saltychip Graduate in reply to Maggie-Moo]

I have not tried the brand , but they sound super supportive .Do they help? X

[Maggie-Moo Graduate in reply to Saltychip]

Yes I think so!

[Crolla]

I started with black leggings and was bought some dark green ones as a birthday gift, but then my daughter gave me a pair she'd bought but didn't 'dare wear'. They were black with a bright floral design and I loved them. Have since bought Autumn themed, wildlife themed and have started wearing a pair of puffin shorts in sky blue. I figure I might never win points for style but I might as well have fun. (They're also comfortable, hard wearing and have great pockets!)

I love your colourful leggings!

[Saltychip Graduate]

Puffin shorts sound very apt to me - I do a bit of huffing and puffing from time to time !! 🤣

Sounds like you light up your bit of the world ! X

[ChannelRunner2 Graduate]

These look amazing! Enjoy! Do report if running feels different with them 😉

And the only problem I see is that I don't know where I can find a pair or two for myself 🤣 I gotta find an outlet store...

[Saltychip Graduate in reply to ChannelRunner2]

I can report running is very silky ! - W7 R1 today 👍. Adds an extra little something - but as Oldfloss suggested - I was also telling myself I was doing it, and flaunting it - which made me chuckle 🤭

Tikkiboo outlet on line for mine -( no affiliation no freebies) . Or see above for some more bright lovely’s - Beads has added a great link.

But don’t let me encourage you 🙈🙈xx

[ChannelRunner2 Graduate in reply to Saltychip]

Oh, I see an opportunity for a W9 R3 purchase coming up 🤣

On one of the many gray days we've been having here, I saw someone with bright tights and thought "that's a great idea!" So, thanks for the purchase suggestions! I am actually in Germany, so I'll have to see if those places are still a bargain once postage and customs is added... 😊

[mrrun Graduate]

Midlife crisis? What crisis? And so what even if there was?! You wear what makes you (you only) feel comfortable and, on evidence, a spectacular wearer of unique haute couture, and good for you for that. I’m with you on that one all the way, myself an exhibitor of unusual running gear. My wife claims I could be visible from space with a naked eye given that l only wear nothing but vintage colourful NBA basketball gear. I am yet to see any gentleman openly parading those clothes through the streets of London. Why those patterns? Because they look cool and in my mind they make me look cool, and in return, very comfortable when running. Carry on your thing, ignore the rest!

[Saltychip Graduate in reply to mrrun]

I agree - with the live and let live sentiment 😊. As long as you’re happy and not causing harm to anyone else - as my Granny used to say. (I am maybe guilty of offending an eye ball or two - but they will live !)

We are all so unique it should be celebrated! Let’s keep running cool 😎 😎!!

[Jell6 Graduate]

Errr, a small selection of my recent purchases, my husband says I'm like Mr Motivator. It's not a problem at all...

Shorts

[Saltychip Graduate in reply to Jell6]

I love them Jell6!

I was thinking rainbow or butterfly though not so much MrM !🤣xx