Figure Skating Tights Information


The most popular figure skating tights are the Mondor 3310 microfiber footed figure skating tights and the Mondor 3350 over the boot skating tights. Many competitive skaters wear these tights in combination. The relatively light weight of these tights gives them a nice smooth look and the over the boot style adds visually to the line of the leg. Two layers of tights also adds some warmth.

Another popular figure skating tight combination is the Danskin 73 heavyweight microfiber skating tights and the Danskin 704 over the boot tights. One of our daughters personally prefers Danskin as they are very soft. We have heard from some of our skaters that Danskin tights last longer than Mondor. The child versions of these tights are Danskin models 389 and 709. If you prefer a lighter weight footed tight, you can use the Danskin 72.. Actually a dance tight, they are simply a lightweight version of the 73. Good if you plan to compete in two layers, like the previously discussed Mondor combination. The child version is the Danskin 387.

The only downside to the Danskin over the boot styles is that you need to sew on the hooks yourself. This does give you some ability to customize the fit.

For skaters who prefer more lustrous figure skating tights, consider Mondor 3372 over the boot tights. These are heavier weight than the 3350 model. Where the 3350 and Danskin over the boots fasten with hooks, the 3372 have velcro fasteners. Easier to adjust than the hook models.

For warmth, you can't beat the Mondor 3367 ribbed "sweater" tights. These footless tights are heavy weight, very opaque, ribbed knit.

For skaters who like more cotton and less nylon, condider the Mondor 3390 series, like the Mondor 3395 footed tights. Contains 68% cotton. By comparison, the model 3310 is 85% nylon and 15% Lycra.

Another popular model is the Mondor 3374 stirrup over the boot tight. These tights help lengthen the leg line without obsuring all of the boot. Some skaters don't mind covering up the boots for competition, especially when they are well broken in and starting to show their age. Others prefer the traditional look of a white boot, and the 3374 is a good compromise for traditionalists.

For younger kids, it is hard to beat the Danskin 58. These come in sizes as small as 2T! They are traditional nylon dance tights, but as close to bulletproof as you can get. They are very inexpensive and wear like iron. The adult version is the Danskin 69. If you prefer a traditional nylon, this is a good choice, but most older skaters we know have converted to microfiber.

We have a number of other models available. To see the full selection, go to our skating tights section