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On the Ice => The Pro Shop => Topic started by: Loops on October 22, 2014, 02:33:04 PM
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Hey guys,
So I have been wondering.......back in the 80's we used to have these AWESOME footless tights that were a heavy knit (very narrow rib knit iir), heavier than the heaviest mondors, and consequently nice and warm. They came in tan and black, perhaps some other colors too, and were worn over our regular tights.
I am so missing these, they were super comfortable and I lived in them in the winter, even off the ice.....does anyone else remember them and by some freak chance know if they're still available? We called them "woolies" at my rink...pretty sure that was just our slang for them and not the actual trade name.
tia!
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Sweater tights!!!! I had two pairs up in my drawer, pre-pregnancy. I'll have to see if they are still there . . . . too hot to wear down here in South Florida, but they are great for skating in northern rinks. I don't think they are made anymore.
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I have a friend who has some, I'm not sure where she got them... :/
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Well "sweater tights" is a good start for the google search!!!! Thanks!!!
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All hail American Apparel: (Run Small)
http://store.americanapparel.net/leggings_cat33288
look for 'thermal leggings' rather than sweater leggings
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Those old sweater tights were likely made/sold by Mondor - they were discontinued some time back.
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Those leggings are great. Love the flag & rainbow ones!
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I wear their winter leggings to skate a lot!
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Just realised I picked a couple of pairs of those up in a shop in NH last Christmas (old stock - $10/pair). OH refers to me as Nora Batty when I wear them :P
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I'll check the American apparel, but based on comments seems like I'd need to try them on. Found these yesterday. Look thinner than I'd hoped, but might work (French site, description is in English tho). Price is ok, too...
http://www.movedancewear.com/fr/echauffement-gaynor_minden_sweater_tights/2518/
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I'll check the American apparel, but based on comments seems like I'd need to try them on. Found these yesterday. Look thinner than I'd hoped, but might work (French site, description is in English tho). Price is ok, too...
http://www.movedancewear.com/fr/echauffement-gaynor_minden_sweater_tights/2518/
I have these, but honestly I am not 100% happy with them. I tend to wear them over OTB tights in the winter, but I am still cold. My Second rink is REALLY cold when it drops below zero.
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I have these, but honestly I am not 100% happy with them. I tend to wear them over OTB tights in the winter, but I am still cold. My Second rink is REALLY cold when it drops below zero.
Hmmmm. Not the review I was hoping for....have you found a decent alternative? I don't want to be too hot, but on the other hand, the skating we do here is pretty light-weight, so.....
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Hmmmm. Not the review I was hoping for....have you found a decent alternative? I don't want to be too hot, but on the other hand, the skating we do here is pretty light-weight, so.....
No not really, I've been toying with the idea of getting one of these two, but I have not purchased either at the moment:
http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_P0928.html?pid=4194&Shop=Style&SID=627205311
http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_92.html?pid=3323&Shop=Style&SID=627206080
but each has it's own down falls. Right now I am simply wearing two tights, and when it get's really cold I normally switch to thermal running pants. I've also toyed with the idea of thermal underwear, like the ones people use for skiing, but have not tried it.
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When I skated in the cold (Atlanta, LOL), I bought a pair of fleece pants that had inside and outside leg zippers. You could completely take them on or off without taking off your skates. I still have them. They were great in Atlanta during the winter when you needed to warm up, and then could take them off. They are polartec and didn't allow the wind in. I imagine that in a very cold place, they would work really well all the time They are usually used in hiking, but work great for skating. That is my warmest skating gear. Similar, but not exact, to this:
http://www.redledge.com/products/view/id/47#!80445/c23ow
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yeah, I'm wearing two pairs of tights too. The thickest Mondor ones and it's OK. I just loved those snuggly woolies we used to wear. Out of curiousity, how does shipping work for you when you order from the states though? France is AWESOME (in a bad way) about charging customs....One time, my mother sent something marked "no commercial value" so they made something up and tried to charge me. Hence I'd like to find a European source. Those things you sent look very interesting....wouldn't actual leg warmers have a tendency to fall down though?
I'd like to check out those American Apparel ones. I looked through the reviews though and a number of people said although they were awesome, they fit funny, so I'd be reluctant to order them blind.....
I used to have some pants like Neverdull describes.....They were good!
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Here are a couple of more options:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Womens-Cable-Knit-Cotton-Sweater-Tights-Skinny-Stretch-Footless-Leggings-Pants-/160935355237
http://clothing.bodenusa.com/clothing/Footless%20Tights
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yeah, I'm wearing two pairs of tights too. The thickest Mondor ones and it's OK. I just loved those snuggly woolies we used to wear. Out of curiousity, how does shipping work for you when you order from the states though? France is AWESOME (in a bad way) about charging customs....One time, my mother sent something marked "no commercial value" so they made something up and tried to charge me. Hence I'd like to find a European source. Those things you sent look very interesting....wouldn't actual leg warmers have a tendency to fall down though?
I'm in a bit of a privileged situation at the moment, when it comes to shipping/customs. Belgium is also crazy on charging customs, so I take advantage of my mom travelling to and from Europe on a regular bases. Most of the time, I just order a bunch of stuff at once and have her bring it when she comes.
I've seen ice dancers at our rink use leg warmers, but I have no clue how well they would hold up to a freestyle session, hints why I have not ordered them.
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When I skated in the cold (Atlanta, LOL), I bought a pair of fleece pants that had inside and outside leg zippers. You could completely take them on or off without taking off your skates. I still have them. They were great in Atlanta during the winter when you needed to warm up, and then could take them off. They are polartec and didn't allow the wind in. I imagine that in a very cold place, they would work really well all the time They are usually used in hiking, but work great for skating.
I have these http://www.skate-buys.com/mo44popostzi.html (http://www.skate-buys.com/mo44popostzi.html) for warm up and find they work really well when it gets very chilly (Nov - Apr!!). Other days I wear fleece lined leggings I bought when we were skiing last winter under my skating leggings - they cost about $15 but I can't find a brand on them. They're like this (but cost a bit more ;)) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Winter-Warm-Leggings-Fleece-Lined-Solid-Long-Stretchy-Thick-Regular-Plus-/121178684488 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Winter-Warm-Leggings-Fleece-Lined-Solid-Long-Stretchy-Thick-Regular-Plus-/121178684488)
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Just spotted Chloe Noel thermal tights - perhaps they'll work? http://www.shop.kinziescloset.com/ChloeNoel-BP10-Thermal-Legging-Tights-CNBP10.htm
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Just spotted Chloe Noel thermal tights - perhaps they'll work? http://www.shop.kinziescloset.com/ChloeNoel-BP10-Thermal-Legging-Tights-CNBP10.htm
Ooh, that's a particularly good find! Thanks!
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Those Chloe Noel look warm! On the cable knit front, they have cabled leggings at my Target right now, in the junior clothes area.
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I skate in a very cold rink - and I am always cold anyway. During winter I wear footed tights and fleece skating pants - lycra outside, fleece on the inside and 4 way stretch. It's the only thing that keeps me warm enough!
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I skate in a very cold rink - and I am always cold anyway. During winter I wear footed tights and fleece skating pants - lycra outside, fleece on the inside and 4 way stretch. It's the only thing that keeps me warm enough!
I need pants like that! I know my yoga pants aren't going to cut it as the weather cools down. Can you recommend yours?
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I want to try these Mondor ones! http://www.mondor.com/polartecr-heel-cover-legging.html
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Ooh those Mondors do look snuggly, I'll add those to my search list......
And CaraSkates, please do tell more about your fleece pants!
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Those Mondors look very similar to these Chloe Noels http://www.chloenoel.com/site/skatewear/pants/P83/P83.html (http://www.chloenoel.com/site/skatewear/pants/P83/P83.html). I tried them but found the cut and length to be different (smaller / shorter) to my other pair (i.e. these http://www.chloenoel.com/site/skatewear/pants/P06/P06.html (http://www.chloenoel.com/site/skatewear/pants/P06/P06.html))
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I've been debating those fleece Chloe Noel's for ages! Tidewaterice has a great price on the Mondor though.
In any event, I really don't need any of these. I have a handful of leggings and now two pairs of seku pants (yay seku sale, kinda want yet another pair?)
Sorry to go on a tangent... Loops, any luck on the tights? Did you buy anything? :)
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Ooh those Mondors do look snuggly, I'll add those to my search list......
And CaraSkates, please do tell more about your fleece pants!
I like those too. If only I wasn't short with a big butt.... :-\
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AgnesNitt- I'm sure you look fine! I'm a member of the booty club too though, so I'm with you- to hide it I ALWAYS wear a skirt, even if I'm wearing pants (I keep them the the same color, like we did in the 80's....so retro I am lol) and I like pants/tights that cover the heel of my skate. It elongates things a little.
In terms of what I've bought.... It's school holidays over here (just shoot me now!), so I haven't had much time to source these suggestions in Europe. I also have an email into ChloeNoel about those BP10 tights. Either they don't actually read the costumer inquiry emails, or those tights really are comparable to Mondor Evolution's (and there's a serious disconnect in terms of what they're advertising and what's in the package). I'm waiting on a response to my "hunh? Please clarify" email. So, I've bought nothing yet.
I also want to look more at footless sweater tights, I'd like to find some that aren't cable knit....for this purpose, I don't want to take the "sweater" concept too literally.... I wish those Gaylord Minden one's were heavier weight- otherwise they're pretty close to what I'm looking for. I might try them anyway.
But you guys HAVE given some fantastic suggestions! Made my work harder, but more likely to be successful. Thanks!!! And keep 'em coming if you feel so inclined.
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DD has Mondor's bamboo tights that feel and look like a thin knit sweater material. They are warmer then regular tights, but not by much. She wears them under her skating pants on cold rink days or under her regular skating tights when she wears a dress.
I think soft, warm, sweater tights with comfy waistband would be a big hit in our house. DD loves to skate in a dress and would probably always practice that way if she didn't get cold so easily. Maybe I'll learn to knit, might give me something to do in all those hours I wait at the rink.
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I need pants like that! I know my yoga pants aren't going to cut it as the weather cools down. Can you recommend yours?
Ooh those Mondors do look snuggly, I'll add those to my search list......
And CaraSkates, please do tell more about your fleece pants!
The pants I wear are my own - if this link isn't allowed I'll take it down but here is the link to my fleece pants. https://squareup.com/market/cara-anne-designs (https://squareup.com/market/cara-anne-designs)
They are 4way stretch, with a gusset at the crotch. Lycra outside, fleece inside and a 1.5" waistband to stay up better then the flimsy yoga pant ones. If you are in the tri-state area, I'm often at local competitions with a booth. I can make any design listed in the fleece version and plan to introduce some new styles this winter along with matching earbands (that stay on while you spin!) and jackets in 2015. I LIVE in my pants Sept-April for skating (and sometimes leave them on during the day in the dead of winter because they are so snuggly).
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Caraskates- those are really cute!!!!!! I like the dots. How closely do they fit? [aside- And I love the doll dresses....you've some skillz!]
edited to clarify- I can see that they're close fitting, which is good. Some look like they're a bit loose around the knees- is that just the photography, or how the fleece/lycra fits or.....? I like the way my ChloeNoel tights are absolutely skin tight- there's no risk of snagging anything.
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Caraskates- those are really cute!!!!!! I like the dots. How closely do they fit? [aside- And I love the doll dresses....you've some skillz!]
edited to clarify- I can see that they're close fitting, which is good. Some look like they're a bit loose around the knees- is that just the photography, or how the fleece/lycra fits or.....? I like the way my ChloeNoel tights are absolutely skin tight- there's no risk of snagging anything.
Thanks Loops! I love doing the doll dresses, I'll have more of those up soon for the holidays. As far as the fit of the pants, they are a legging style but not compression fit. I'd say to go down a size if you wanted a compression fit - I wear a M but can also wear a small. As far as the photos, the best fit is shown on the Fire and Ice pants, the other models were a tad on the small side for what they were modeling. The knees are fitted except when the knee is bent and then you do get a bit of pooling on the backside. I've never thought they were loose enough to snag on anything - and I've never caught my blades on them. The sizing runs pretty true to RTW - not the small sizes of most skating/dance apparel.
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Those are really cute, Cara! I will have to take a closer look when I have a few minutes. :)
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I picked up a pair of fleeced footless tights at Walmart for $5. ( I was looking for those cuddle duds someone else mentioned.) They are by the brand George and I can't seem to find them online, but they have a cable knit as well. I just tried them on and they look like those previously linked dance tights on me! Though I would probably wear something over them, as I don't think they're meant to be pants!
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Walmart also has fleeced tights in patterns and solids with and without feet. :) I was in there yesterday (to get dog treats but they were out of my buddy's favorites!) and checked out the line. The Cuddleduds pieces come in fleece and a silky fabric and in sizes from small to XXL. From my experience the fleece ones run a little large and are stretchier than the silky ones. But they fit closely so I don't know that I'd wear them without another layer on top, although I expect thinner people than me might be okay. I didn't check the children's section to find out if they have something similar for kids but I expect they would, and maybe in more colors than the black and gray they had for adults.
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I looked for cuddleduds in the men's section and they didn't have them. If they run large, maybe I'll see if the kids section has any! I didn't pick any up cause I thought they seemed a bit big
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Cuddleduds are a women's brand so I don't expect they'd have them in the Men's section. I don't know if they make a men's version but I'm pretty sure, if they did, they wouldn't call them Cuddleduds. :)
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Cuddle - dudes, perhaps. For the guys in touch with themselves.
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Cuddle - dudes, perhaps. For the guys in touch with themselves.
<snort>
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I bought a pair of fleece-lined leggings at Harmon drugs (not sure if they're national at this point--I'm in NY) for 8 bucks and skated in them yesterday. Sooooo comfortable and warm! Only problem is they run small. I usually wear a 6-8 in pants and the large is just right. But for 8 bucks, they're awesome.
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The bed bath & beyond store locations with the health & beauty sections are Harmon, so perhaps they're there! Walgreens also has some fleece leggings - currently on sale 2 for $10. I bought a pair and they're one size fits all, so I don't quite love how they fit. But, they were warm and comfy! I gave them to a friend though