Title Nine Crash 2.0 Tights Review

Kate Agathon

Pockets matter.

 

The most noteworthy feature on the Title Nine Crash 2.0 tights is its side pocket. Zippered to protect items from the elements and deep enough to be functional, the side pocket immediately skyrocketed my interest in the Crash tight.

 

While lots of tights advertise pockets (presumably for keys or credit cards), they have historically been problematic because their purpose was just not practical to me. In contrast, the Crash tight’s remarkably deep pocket can accommodate my phone, face mask, keys and cards.

 

I also like that the pocket is located alongside the leg, and not the “stash” waistband pocket so commonly found in other leggings. Title Nine’s placement of the pocket along the side makes things that much more convenient to access; especially if I’m wearing them to go out and do errands or riding my bike.

 

Let’s delve more into the Crash tight itself.

 

Title Nine’s warmest tight, the Crash is constructed from Polartec Power Stretch fleece that blocks wind, keeps your bottom half warm and stretches with you (no bulging up).

 

They were very warm, but not as thick as fleece tights from other brands that I’ve worn in the past. I did like that they were more streamlined (but not thin), so that I could wear them as a midlayer on the very coldest days on the mountain.

 

As an outer layer, they also work great because of the abrasion-resistant fabric. The reflective detail in the hem for extra visibility was also appreciated.

Surprisingly, these tights were true to size. I usually wear a size M in any tights, but the Title Nine rep assured me that a size S would be just fine.

When they arrived, I did the true test (contorting my body in potentially shameful ways such as bending, squatting, etc.) and surprisingly they did not budge up, or constrict. Nor did any muffin top emerge.

 

My only suggestion for improvements is having a wider waistband (I’m middle aged- I’m into that sort of thing). Although it is described as mid-rise, it felt low to me. However, the elastic waist and interior drawcord were welcome details. And, as mentioned earlier, the waist wasn’t a problem in terms of keeping my midsection in. I’m just more comfortable with more width.

 

Final word? The Title Nine Crash tight is a good winter fleece tight. Snow shoeing, wearing them to do errands, walking the dog, or winter cycling- the Crash winter tights do it (and carry it) all.