M's 8" Trail Half Tight

lightweight, reliable compression, unparalleled pocketing

307 reviews
$82

Color: Midnight
Size
Formfitting

Amplify your run — the Trail Half Tight is made to enhance your endurance pursuits with lightweight compression, moisture-wicking comfort, and seven pockets to easily stash everything you need.

Features

All about the Groundwork
Breathable, moisture-wicking fabric with 4-way stretch provides light compression with an unnoticeable feel in stride

Softer, secure waistband
The soft elastic waistband with external facing drawcord allows for a secure, comfortable fit

Pockets made for distance
Deep double-tiered side pockets can easily accommodate the largest phone sizes (plus case), nutrition + 250ml soft-flasks to provide ample carrying capacity for longer excursions

Keep it secure
An integrated Janji blue s-biner key clip in the top right pocket secures your keys and two interior pockets keep your valuables close

Back pocket duals as pass-thru
A back pocket ideal for nutrition storage can be accessed from either side or can be used as a pass-thru to secure a top or lightweight layer

Clean cut
Laser cut hems provide a seamless, smooth finish

Materials + Specs

Groundwork Knit
68% nylon, 32% spandex

Weight
128g / 4.5oz (M’s Medium)

Garment made in Vietnam

Customer Reviews

Based on 307 reviews
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Chris P.
Wear it for: Running
Product Fit: Spot-on
Height: 5'10" to 6'0"
Usual Size: S
Size Purchased: S
Amazing tights as always

Love the fit and feel. I go commando in these. For distances over 10 miles I use a bit of body glide on the family jewels. No other modifications needed. Plenty of storage for phone, car fob and fuel.

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Paul L.
Wear it for: Running
Product Fit: Spot-on
Height: 6'3" or taller
Usual Size: L
Size Purchased: L
Finally the (almost) perfect running shorts

The 8" Trail Half Tight are awesome. I almost always carry water on the trail. None of my other running shorts or tights are good for this, except the UD half tights in which you can carry a couple of half size hard flasks - also a good choice - meaning I would have to carry a waist belt, naked belt, or vest no matter the distance or refill options. This Janji tight is super comfy and let's me carry 1 or 2 soft flasks (I use Salomon flasks from my vest which work great in the side pockets), depending on if its hot or if I have access to water along the route. There are 4 side pockets. I generally stuff a flask in one on one side, and put my phone and gels on the other side - no bounce, rubbing, or issues. My acid test was I didn't even feel items in the pockets after the first 1/2 mile making for a free feeling run while still carrying my essentials. There is a back slide thru pocket for a shirt or rain jacket, or as I've used it, for a 2nd empty flask with Heed or Roctane powder ready to reload where I have access to water.

The only thing I don't understand are two small pockets inside the tights near the groin. Would love to hear what those are used for???

All in all, I will be buying a few more of these as they have quickly replaced most of my other random running shorts for runs where I can now avoid a bulky or slightly unformfortable waist pack, and don't need a full vest storage capacity. (Why not a vest? I love mine, but feel more free and unconstrained now that I can run without one except on long runs or where lack of refilling options necessitate it).

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SEOKKYOO K.
Wear it for: Running
Product Fit: Runs large
Height: 5'7 to 5'9
Usual Size: M
Size Purchased: S
Good to have pokets

I ran a full-course marathon and it was so good because Iof a lot of pockets.

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Henry L.
Wear it for: Running
Product Fit: Spot-on
Height: 5'10" to 6'0"
Usual Size: M
Size Purchased: M
Super comfortable, feels premium, plenty of space for gear and gels.

Used in my most recent marathon, helped me hit a new PR.
Stored 6 gels easily, and stuck my phone in the pocket with no jostling.

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Jeramie H.
Wear it for: Running
Product Fit: Spot-on
Height: 6'0" to 6'2"
Usual Size: L
Size Purchased: L
Favorite trail shorts

Great fit. No sagging even with stuffed pockets. I wouldn't change anything about them. I wish they didn't sell out so fast. I'd like more prints!

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Jonathan B.
Wear it for: Running
Product Fit: Spot-on
Height: 5'10" to 6'0"
Usual Size: M
Size Purchased: M
Believe the hype

I ran nineteen miles in these for their maiden voyage with pockets stuffed full of assorted goops and gummies. They were instantly "invisible" gear that I hardly noticed or thought of during the run, save for trying to remember where I put which fuels. And they can store A LOT. I'll be buying another pair.

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Steve P.
Wear it for: Running
Product Fit: Spot-on
Height: 5'7" to 5'9"
Usual Size: S
Size Purchased: M
They go the distance.

I have three pairs of half tights and the Janji's are my favorite. I recently wore them in a self-supported desert stage race in which I wore the same shorts and top for six days. I thought long and hard about which shorts to bring and in the end choose the Janji's because they're comfortable, they dry quickly and I like the pocket configuration. They were fantastic. To be honest I never thought about them during the entire race, so they served their function perfectly.

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Trevor W.
Wear it for: Running
Product Fit: Spot-on
Height: 5'10" to 6'0"
Usual Size: M
Size Purchased: M
M's 8" Trail Half Tight

My first pair of half tights and they're awesome. I wore them for my last 100k and they were perfect. The side pockets hold phones, gels and soft flasks with no bounce (far better than any thing else I've tried). They were comfortable for the full race. I'm 5'11, 160 lbs and the medium fits great.

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Neil M.
Wear it for: Running
Product Fit: Spot-on
Height: 5'10" to 6'0"
Usual Size: M
Size Purchased: M
Men’s half tight

Extremely comfortable, plenty of pocket space for storage for any run!

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CJ J.
Wear it for: Running
Product Fit: Spot-on
Height: 5'10" to 6'0"
Usual Size: M
Size Purchased: M

M's 8" Trail Half Tight