Nice Compression, Used For Marathon
595423
I purchased these based on a few reasons, 1) I was getting chaffed during my long runs in the mid-summer heat and I read these eliminated chaffing (+ Body GLIDE), and 2) I felt like I needed some support in my TFL on long runs. They worked great for those two reasons. I did however find they could be slightly uncomfortable in the front seams and I was constantly pulling them "out" until the sweat held them in place. They did not ride up on the legs as someone else mentioned, only the crotch.  There is also a weird string on the inside waist that is really useless....they are compression shorts and they sure as anything won't be sliding down! Anyhow, minor complaints. Overall, I ran a marathon in them and thought they did a great job. Thumbs up.

Fit
Length is similar to model pic. Not super skimpy at all.
I wear a size 27 jean, size 4 clothing and purchased a size medium - perfect fit.

FYI - The crotch lining is tiny. Its a minimal oval piece of nylon fabric stitched into the inside crotch. There is zero padding in the event you were considering these for tri/spin/cycle.
1557021
These are good compression. Even though they fit tight I went down a size because I needed the tightest I could stand at the time. The only place that is somewhat uncomfortable is the very narrow elastic piece at the very top of the waist. Other than that I have managed to put my large self into a size medium and I can deal with it for the compression. Seem to be good thickness and not see through. I am 5'3" 180. Large is fits a little more comfortable but I prefer a medium for my purpose.
4604113
Good under shirt that gives just a nice amount of compression/support.
4249966
The only bad thing about these compression shorts is that it only came in white.  Darker colors would be a no brainer.  Could have got these at Kohls in darker colors, but with Amazon gc's and free shipping I could not resist.  Overall, good quality compression, but it does require some "adjustments" throughout tennis matches, but it does its job.
3233841
I am a long-distance runner currently training for a marathon, and was looking for a pair of socks to wear as a recovery item after long runs to give my tired legs a little more support and to help with circulation.  They are still relatively new for me, but I have worn them for this purpose and really liked the support they provided, particularly the sock area to help with tired feet.  This was my first purchase of this type of item so can't comment on how they compare to the more expensive brands of compression socks, but for what I was looking for these seem to work well.  I would recommend them for anyone interested in a similar purchase.  I do plan to try them for running also (vs. recovery), but we are still experiencing the heat of summer and I will be waiting until cooler temps for that.
4463848
Great gear for running and training. Good compression for a few hours for me so far. I wear size 9 shoes (I'm 5'9" slim) so I found out I was in between small and medium size. Small size felt too small on the feet and too low on calves, however the medium ones fit good on the feet but too long on the calves.
The socks don't seem to shrink after wash and they retain good compression after few hours of wear. Colors are still good after wash.
3768542
I'm a runner and haven't worn tights or other compression gear in recent years, so I don't have much of a basis for comparison with other products in this niche.  That said, I tried these out on a five-mile run over hilly terrain, and they provided helpful support to my calf muscles during the run and left my lower legs feeling fresher than usual afterward.  It was around 30 degrees F during that run, and the tights also offered some cover for my exposed lower legs, making the cold air more tolerable.  In hot weather, I suspect these calf tights would be preferable to full leg tights.  I'm six foot, 175 pounds, with average-sized calf muscles, and the medium size fit me perfectly. The look is rather sporty, too, and I can see myself wearing these often when I run or play basketball.
4388534
I did receive them on the expected day. They fit fine and went on easy. I ordered a medium and they did not run small for me. I did a 9 1/2 mile run in them. They were comfortable.  I liked the zipper pocket for my keys. The only thing I'm not sure about is perhaps they could be more supportive. After a recent pregnancy, my legs and veins could use quite a bit of support. This is my first experience with compression wear. They would definitely be great for working out or yoga- not sure for distance running. But overall, I am happy with them.
3320851
I run ultramarathons and needed a pair of compression shorts that had a 5" inseam, would not chafe, would not ride up and would provide good muscle compression and support throughout a run.
I tried several brands of compression shorts, and each failed spectacularly in some way. The most common was the placement of seams at the crotch, which if not done exactly right, will cause heinous chafing during a long run. Others failed to provide adequate compression, and one big name brand pair recently switched to using a flimsier fabric so that their shorts don't even stay in place. Having to constantly tug a creeping pair of shorts downward during a run is rather a drag.
The SKINS shorts initially gave me pause because of the price tag, but I took the plunge and bought a pair. I put them on right out of the box and ran a 50K in them, and loved them. The fabric is compressive enough to support my leg muscles and slick enough to not chafe. The length is perfect. The seams are constructed to be non-chafing and the crotch is actually designed to fit women. After that first 50K I bought several more pairs and have since run up to 100M races in them. The only problem I have ever had is that one version of the shorts has a key pocket in the waist band with a slightly bumpy seam, and that one seam rubbed the small of my back bloody during one long race; the other shorts don't cause the same problem, so I keep the pair with the bad key seam for shorter races only now.
Overall, though, I have yet to find anything better for serious long-distance racing than these shorts. Kudos to SKINS for making such a good product.
4159106
This is the first pair of compression socks that I've ever purchased and I'm very pleased.  They do the job of making my legs feel comfortable during long runs and keeping down the swelling.  I liked them so much that I bought another pair almost immediately after the first--not because they were worn out--but just to swap them out.
3702420
I've used several different compression socks and there very hit or miss. These are awesome, I used them for the first three runs last week and got 50 miles put on them and was impressed that I had no pain with them. They worked great. I've bought three more pairs to get more runs in.
3115632
Excellent fit & like the moderate compression affect. Would buy these again.
2072202
These are great compression shorts and unlike others I've tried these actually compress. I use them (since 02/16) for when I do powerlifts (squat, deadlift, etc) and they've held up great. They continue to compress and I haven't noticed any busted seams. The length is as advertised as well. I did get these as a lightning deal, so I like them better at the $13 price than the $17 price. BTW, I wash these in the regular laundry and air dry them.
2934454
Great cool compression gear. Not as as much compression as Skins but enough for all kinds of workouts such as running and CrossFit.
3065321
Could be a little thicker or a little better compression but for the price its pretty great. I used it for a Spartan Ultra Beast race and then donated it.
4410104
overall a great base layer.  I got them for use on my mud runs or just when I'm running on the street training.  They lack the compression of something like under armour, but still a solid product.
3557747
Great compression, well worth the money. Beats all the nike, under armour etc. "Compression" gear by a long shot because it actually has compression.  Fits tight, but thats the point.
Only gave 4 stars because the tags are huge and irritating inside the shorts, I had to cut them out and that got rid of the problem. Also, they could use a little redesign to offer more backside coverage because during activities they tend to migrate down a bit.