SKINS Men's A400 Compression Power Shorts

I've been looking for a pair of compression shorts like this for a long time.They are perfect for leg heavy lifting.They give the leg's muscles great, strong compression.They are flexible enough to go deep while doing squats.The material is also pretty thick.I got a pair of Underarmor compression shorts about 6 years ago and I thought they were pretty good.I bought 2 more pairs from Underarmor hoping they would be as the first pair but they weren't as thick and compressing my legs as the first pair.Nike's were even worse, the just sat there over my legs without compressing any muscles.They didn't make any difference while doing squats or any heavy weight leg workout.I gave this shorts a try on my last leg workout and they made a big difference.They kept all my muscles compressed and I could notice that I had a little extra power and support when heavy lifting.I also tried the DNamic compression shorts.Those are good for days you are not heavylifting with your legs since their compression is not as strong as these shorts.Also the material is thinner.So if you do heavy lifting with your legs you will definitely find this compression shorts helpful.I'm 6 ft tall, 214 lbs, 34 waist. I ordered L and they give a great compression, leaning more to the too tight side but I prefer that than having the shorts not giving a strong compression.The leg muscles are the ones that are compressed, the crotch area is not that compressed.

Hamstring friendly. Perfect fit

These were great until a small hole showed up on the seam. I wore these for 2 hours each time, less than once per week at the gym for 6 months, and they're now useless. Little hole keeps growing. Has graduated to large hole. Not sure what comes next.Anyway, they weren't cheap, so I wish I could get a refund, but it looks like that window has closed.

Fit size and comfortable.

Performance: This was my first pair of compression shorts, so I wasn't really sure what to expect, they feel pretty tight but not so tight that they're a struggle to put on. After a few months of use I can definitely see the benefit, especially when doing 200 - 400m repeats. I can't tell if they're boosting my performance during each sprint; if they are it's very slight. But I can really feel a difference in recovery between sets. My legs go from feeling like useless rubber logs to ready to rock in about a third less time. They really help to tame the pump.Fit: I went with the large. I'm 6'3", currently 195 lbs, with 26" thighs, 40" hips, and a 31" waist. The fit is a little bit off, but much better than I expected. I usually have trouble finding pants that fit because my thighs are large in proportion to my waist, which is why I always expect the worst. The tightest fit for me is around mid-thigh, the butt fits tightly but not as tight as the thigh. The loosest part, as I expected, is the waist, and I do wish they had a drawstring instead of plain elastic. The fit feels right when I first put them on, but if I just slap them on and run any farther than about 400m at a stretch I feel the tightness around the thighs pulling the waistband down in the back as my knees come up. The solution was to hitch them up a bit so that there is a little bit of extra material folded up around the top of the thigh. The waist is still a bit loose but it doesn't matter much because the entire short is holding itself up.

Way too small. I ordered one size larger than the size chart recommended and they were still too tight.Returned it and got an XL. It is very tight. I am 5'9" 180 lbs. I should not need an XL or larger. The for is also poor. Rides too high in the crotch and too low in the waist.

I'm 5'7", 156 lbs, fit. I bought a large. I like the feel of support, but they are too small in the hips and too large in the waist.

Love the material, love how these COULD HAVE fit. Based on other reviews ordered a size larger than normal (L). No way, not sure even the XL would be large enough.