We tested the best tights for spring winter weather.
We tested eight pairs of thick tights suitable for spring winter, with which you can start wearing the dresses even if the ground is still covered with a layer of snow. Instead of eternal blacks, it’s a good idea to think of socks that are either colored, patterned, or have different textures as the finishing touch to your outfit.
Three testers of different sizes wore tights for a few weeks. Among other things, we evaluate their durability, comfort, warmth and keeping the tights clean.
In Finnish conditions, tights are needed, because without them the dresses would have to be discarded at the back of the wardrobe for several months. All Over Press
House: Wool-silk blend tights
Black tights, 21.95 e, Sokos.
Material: 56% wool, 24% silk, 17% polyamide, 3% elastin
Warm wool-silk blended tights are made of soft knit. The material feels high quality and does not itch on. The socks have a good price-quality ratio. When choosing the size of the tights, it is definitely advisable to choose one size larger, so that the knit does not squeeze out in use. They wear out a bit in use and form small knee bags. Washable well.
Pros: The luxuriously knitted fabric is lovely against the skin and does not itch. Warm, ie also suitable for frost weather.
Cons: The two seams behind the tights are not very comfortable for a sedentary worker. In addition, it tends to drain a little during use.
Vogue: Wool tights
Gray tights 34.95 e, Vogue.
Material: 60% merino wool, 36% polyamide, 4% elastin
The tights felt good as soon as they wore it. They almost felt like there was nothing on top, so comfort was an absolute plus. The socks stayed clean during use and even after washing, and dog hair or other dust did not stick to them.
Pros: Warm and high quality socks that felt very comfortable to wear. Didn’t tickle any.
Cons: The variegated gray color did not personally please the tester who likes smooth color surfaces, but this too would be handled by changing the color.
Kappahl: Woolmix tights
Dark blue tights 14.99 e, Kappahl.
Material: 50% wool, 34% polyamide, 13% acrylic 3% elastin
These tights were warm and lasted well in use. The wool initially felt like a small tingling in the skin, but my skin is not so sensitive that it would have hindered the going. In return, the same wool made the socks warm. The tights did not pluck, but remained neat in use and even after washing.
Pros: Warm tights. The dark blue color was suitably neutral in the classic style, but still brought little variation to the outfit dressed with a black skirt or dress.
Cons: Dog hair and dust got trapped in the material somewhat. The tights also felt a little tight and pricked up at first, which can bother someone.
Treasure: The 3D tights
Black tights (2-pack) EUR 29.90, Treasure.
Material: 56% recycled polyamide, 37% polyamide, 7% elastin
Soft and comfortable domestic tights. The elastic and wide waistband does not squeeze into the skin even when sitting. Flexible in use and do not tighten or cast. The brand’s warmest 80 denier tights in the test are suitable for cool and final weathers. There are two similar socks in the same package, ie when one pair is in the wash, the others can be worn.
Pros: Definitely eco-friendly, as the tights are made from partially recycled material. The label also donates a small slice of each package purchased to protect the Baltic Sea. Cool looking tights that are very durable and feel soft to wear. Remained scarp-looking in use.
Cons: Could be degree poles: a smaller size could easily solve this dilemma. Slight tendency to collect loose hair or dust on itself.
Esprit: Basic tights
Dark gray tights 25.95 e, Esprit.
Material: 68% cotton, 17% wool, 14% polyamide, 1% elastin
The tights were neat and wonderfully skin-friendly, which not all cotton blend socks are. Reasonable for both use and washing. The hue looks more anthracite gray than black in nature. Good knitted socks for everyday use, but the tester would opt for classic deep blacks for evening parties.
Pros: The lively, mottled knit surface of the socks looked nice with knit dresses, for example. Because the material of the tights is mostly natural and cotton and wool, they feel comfortable and not sweaty.
Cons: Plunged a little in use. In addition, the size felt a little too naphtha, at least when sitting, because then the knitted material of the socks pressed a little badly on the skin. Not the warmest of all, ie for bangs, you should choose thicker tights.
House: Bamboo viscose tights
Burgundy tights EUR 12.95, Prism.
Material: 70% bamboo viscose, 25% polyamide, 5% elastin
The tights felt comfortable to wear. The product label initially cast doubt on the warmth of the tights, but it must be admitted that they were surprisingly warm even though no wool was present. The socks also stayed clean during use and even after washing. The tights also managed in the frost of more than 10 degrees, but when the frosts were even more negative, I would choose something warmer.
Pros: Comfortable on site. These are suitable for those who cannot tolerate any wool tingling on their skin. On the plus side, there was no dog hair or dust stuck in these.
Cons: Not in severe frost.
Kappahl: Woolmix tights
Gray tights 14.99 e, Kappahl.
Material: 50% wool, 46% polyamide, 4% elastin
The socks were really warm because 50 percent of the material is wool. Indoors, these were even too warm to the tester’s taste. The tights were surprisingly soft, actually quite lovely on the skin, even though they felt rough in the hand when dressed. The tights withstood washing well and remained beautiful, although little fluff was noticeable.
Pros: Although the material was 50% wool, it did not itch, although my sensitive skin usually itches from wool. The tights were well worn, even though they didn’t feel tight. The gray color was beautiful. I would continue to wear these with a midi-length or longer knit dress on a frosty day.
Cons: In use, a little lint got into the tights, for example, at the abrasion point of the boot arm. They also sadly collected cat hair and hair. The tissue in the lower leg looked delicately fluffy and horizontal. This made the legs look thicker than they really are.
Vogue: Silky Cotton tights
Black tights 19.95 e, Vogue.
Material: 55% cotton, 39% polyamide, 6% elastin
Were surprisingly warm. Of course not really in the severe frost, but the difference to the basic tights was considerable. The tights withstood use well: did not crease and recovered after washing. Made the legs look neat and smooth. I don’t usually like thick tights, but I could wear these with a mini skirt as well.
Pros: I don’t usually like thick tights, but I could wear these with a mini skirt as well. Despite a bit of a fair size, however, the socks didn’t drain or bag. Remained neat looking.
Cons: The size L was really fair, even though the tester is 177 inches tall. The stockings would have been enough for much longer and the top was stretched to the armpits. Because of this, the tights didn’t feel snug on in any way: I would have liked a slightly tighter feeling myself. Next time I would try a smaller size, which would probably make the compression feel better. In addition, after washing, they became brittle so that the nails actually went through two points. The cat’s hair was a little too easily caught on the thicker surface of the tights.
Product images: manufacturers.