Tights for work behind the plate

[kylejt]

I've used the gray McDavids for several years, and like them a lot. The real bonus is no rub from the shin guard straps. I've got a pair of Shock Doctor hockey tights, that have a cup pocket, that I'll be trying on the field next week. They're really well built, and cheaper.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by kylejt

I've used the gray McDavids for several years, and like them a lot. The real bonus is no rub from the shin guard straps. I've got a pair of Shock Doctor hockey tights, that have a cup pocket, that I'll be trying on the field next week. They're really well built, and cheaper.

Shock Doctor is moving into the territory very rapidly.

I have black UnderArmour compression shorts with a cup pocket that I wear when I am coaching with shorts on, and they are extraordinary. Their tights--I would assume--are the best, if they're like these. (Only problem: UA cup pocket doesn't float.) But I understand that Shock Doctor is more similar to UAs than the McDavids.

[kylejt]

One caveat with the hockey tights is that you should remove the velcro tabs on the legs that are there to hold up the long socks. They'll snag on your pants otherwise. Five minutes with a seam picker deleted them.

[jdmara]

Originally Posted by kylejt

I've used the gray McDavids for several years, and like them a lot. The real bonus is no rub from the shin guard straps. I've got a pair of Shock Doctor hockey tights, that have a cup pocket, that I'll be trying on the field next week. They're really well built, and cheaper.

I'm sold on Shock Doctor hockey tights. I ordered a pair and worn them for the first time yesterday. It was a little chilly when we started and heated up quickly starting the 4th inning for the first game. They are comfortable and well built from what I can tell thus far. I'm currently removing the velcro off the thighs (which it easy enough). I would recommend them

-Josh

[SAump]

New Balance has very "thin" under-tights that breath well and look or feel as smooth as white panty hose while providing leg compression support. The heat and chaffing support they provide from jock/cup and shin guard straps is unbeaten. It took a couple of games to get use to wearing them because of their breathability {evaporative cooling} in high temperatures can be felt immediately in the groin area. These tights can be washed and hung to dry overnight and also eliminate the need for more expensive compression shorts and knee high socks. One can find some cheap black Nike tights for use on cooler evenings. Considering the NBA recently banned the use of under-tights like these during league play, I would say {ala Alan Iverson et al.}, they provide the medical support and a coolness factor professional athletes require.