Hey Everyone,

I'm sorry if this has been answered already but reading many reviews and doing plenty of Googling have left me a little confused. I'm sure I'm overthinking it but here goes:

I am 5'8 and 190-200 lbs depending on how close to the holidays we get (lots of eating). I would like to buy a pair of CW-X tights but here is where it gets a little hazy:

1.) Do I go Medium or Large? According to tte chart I fall in the middle somewhere.

2.) I want to use them primarily for running. I would love knee support as well as calf support. I know this is some over lap in these but...do I go Stabilyx or Pro? According to the website, Pro is better for linear movements (running) and Stabilyx is better for lateral movements but it seems that the Stabilyx has more support.

3.) I'll be running in the winter months. Are getting the Insulated tights overkill?

Please Help...and Thanks

Hey Hal, First off, these tights get a lot of questions being asked, so no big deal. It's probably the most confusing pair of pants you'll ever buy :-) 1) Your best bet is to go with the Medium. You're in between sizes from a weight perspective, but you're way out of your range on the height. You'd rather have the tights be... well, tight than too long. I was the same way when I had to choose what size I bought. I sized down and was very happy with my decision. 2) If you are going to use these for running most of the time, which is what it sounds like, I'd get the Pro, however, truth be told the difference between the Pro and Stabilyx is very small. But you're right, the Pro is made more specifically for running. You're going to get knee and calf support (maybe you'd get a little more knee support with the Stabilyx), but I feel getting the Stabilyx for knee support if you're going to be primarily using these for running is overkill. Plus, the Pro gives you much better hip, quad, and hammy support, which is equally or more important for runners, in my opinion. 3) Depends on where you are located... I'd probably shy away from the insulated tights only because I wear these tights in the spring and fall seasons, and sometimes the summer. They are tights, so they'll give you a good amount of warmth in the winter, but you can still get away with wearing them in warmer weather too. The non-insulated tights are more versatile (unless you live in MN or someplace that is REALLY cold in the winter!). Hope this helps... happy running! - Greg