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Compression without restriction
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Designed for
ROAD & TRAIL
YEAR-ROUND
COMPRESSION
Performances
Product Description
LESS FATIGUE. MORE KILOMETRES.
WaveCompression® supports your leg muscles with targeted compression — reducing vibration and keeping blood flowing, so your legs stay fresher for longer.
COOL WHEN IT’S HOT. WARM WHEN IT’S NOT.
The 3D Bionic Sphere® System with ThermoSyphon® keeps your leg temperature balanced — from the cold start line to the heat of a hard climb.
YOUR ESSENTIALS. ALWAYS WITHIN REACH.
The 360° waistband carries gels, your phone and race essentials close to the body — no bouncing, no adjusting, no distractions.
Technical
Specification
Product Features
- WAVECOMPRESSION®: Graduated compression mapped to major leg muscle groups — reduces vibration and supports blood flow.
- 3D BIONIC SPHERE® SYSTEM WITH THERMOSYPHON®: Actively manages leg temperature from cold starts to warm climbs.
- 360° WAISTBAND STORAGE: Full-circumference storage for gels and devices, no bounce.
- SQUAT-PROOF CONSTRUCTION: Holds position on steep descents without shifting.
- NEURAL-RESPONSE-EFFECT: Stimulates muscle activation for improved stride efficiency.
Fabrics & Care
Fabrics
85% Polyamide, 14% Elastane, 1% Polypropylene
Care Instructions
Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the X-BIONIC Effektor Tights built for?
What are the X-BIONIC Effektor Tights built for?
They are built for long-distance trail and road running, for the high-volume training blocks, long runs and races that matter most. These are compression tights for ambitious and pro runners who want measurable support from their kit: body-mapped graduated WaveCompression steadies the working muscles while active thermoregulation keeps your legs in the comfort zone. Positioned mainly for spring and summer but capable all year, they are the bottom you reach for when distance, leg support and recovery are the priority, not just feel.
How do the Effektor Tights fit?
How do the Effektor Tights fit?
They fit like true performance compression: firm and supportive, snug against the leg, but engineered not to choke blood flow. Graduated WaveCompression increases the compression surface by up to 15 percent over previous X-BIONIC compression without constricting circulation, and the squat-proof construction holds its position on steep technical descents. Take your normal size for a proper compression fit; men and women have separate cuts built on the same technology. If you are between sizes, the firmer end of the range is where compression should sit.
Where do the Effektor Tights sit in the X-BIONIC range?
Where do the Effektor Tights sit in the X-BIONIC range?
They are the lower-body counterpart to the Effektor Shirt SS, bringing the same WaveCompression and thermoregulation system to the legs. Within X-BIONIC, this is the performance and recovery option: graduated compression for power endurance and faster recovery over long distances. If you instead want a lightweight, seamless summer tight with a secure, non-compressive fit, that is the Xceed Running range. You can wear the Effektor Tights as a standalone piece or layer lightweight overshorts on top in warm or shoulder-season conditions.
How does the compression in the Effektor Tights actually work?
How does the compression in the Effektor Tights actually work?
Two engineered systems do the work. WaveCompression maps compression waves to the major upper-leg muscles, the quads and hamstrings, applied precisely rather than as a uniform squeeze; that reduces muscle vibration and supports blood flow, so you feel less heaviness deep into a long run and less next-day discomfort. The gaps between the ridges let heat and sweat escape. Alongside it, the 3D Bionic Sphere System with ThermoSyphon manages leg temperature actively, cooling on warm climbs and holding warmth on exposed descents.
What makes the Effektor Tights different from standard compression tights?
What makes the Effektor Tights different from standard compression tights?
Most compression tights simply squeeze the whole leg and trap heat. The Effektor Tights are smarter: graduated WaveCompression puts support exactly where your legs need it, while the ventilation gaps and the 3D Bionic Sphere System with ThermoSyphon keep heat moving, so you get compression and temperature control in one piece. Add the 360-degree waistband storage for gels and devices with no bounce, plus a two-year X-BIONIC warranty, and you have one tight that helps you run harder, recover faster and carry the essentials.
