Women's running kinesiology compression

Choose full-length leggings for cooler conditions, capris for mild weather—when it is too warm for full-length leggings but too cool for biker shorts—and biker shorts for hot-weather runs. Y30 provides full-length coverage, CY20 is a 3/4 capri, and SY20 provides the least leg coverage. You can also choose by the area you want supported: knee and calf, knee and hamstring, or thigh and hamstring.

Choose Y30 for the knee and calf, CY20 for the knee and hamstring, and SY20 for the thigh and hamstring. Each style places its built-in kinesiology taping pattern over different areas, so check the product photos and select the style that matches the area you want supported.

Y30 is a full-length, high-waist style with pockets, while SY20 is a high-waist biker short with a side pocket. Check the individual product page for the latest pocket placement and dimensions before carrying a phone or other larger item.

They should fit snugly and smoothly without restricting movement. Position the built-in taping pattern over the knee, calf, thigh, or hamstring as shown in the product photos; if the garment is too loose, the pattern may shift out of position. Compare your measurements with the WaveWear size guide before choosing a size.

WaveWear leggings are designed for a close, stable fit, but staying in place depends on choosing the correct size and positioning the garment properly. Make sure the waistband and taping pattern lie flat without rolling or bunching, and test the fit on a few shorter runs before wearing the leggings for a long run or race.

Compare your waist and hip measurements with the product size chart, then choose based on the fit you prefer rather than automatically sizing down. For Y30 and CY20, also check that the knee taping aligns with your knee; for SY20, confirm a secure but comfortable fit through the waist, hips, and thighs.