Vital Active Maternity compression tights review

Couple of weeks ago I've noticed that even with my exercise routine on a treadmill, when I have to physically walk to places (e.g. to see community midwife, hospital etc) my legs get tired quickly (I guess it could be also due to me walking faster than I normally walk on a treadmill) and sometimes I have heavy knees even though one of the community midwives couldn't answer why.

I came across Vital Active which was created by the founders of Compression Advisory as an online shop to allow consumers to access the benefits of compression for travel, sport, day wear (fashion), maternity and healthcare.

They have sent me a pair of tights to review and I must say straight away I never saw a pair like this one before, they also smell nice (I know it sounds weird but that's true).

"Our VR range of maternity hosiery gently squeezes sensitive parts of your legs to give you support where you need it, reducing swelling, easing aches and tiredness, while reducing the risk of unsightly varicose veins.

It's all down to our graduated compression technology, recommended by doctors to ease the pressure of pregnancy on your legs by improving your circulation and discouraging fluid retention". 

VRClara 140 Maternity Tights (£27.50 in black, sand, mink colours)

• The finest grade Italian made hosiery
• Proven medical grade compression reducing leg swelling and thread vein development
• Made with the highest quality yarns
• Available in black, sand and mink
• Hand finished, individually inspected, designed for comfort
• Adjustable tummy support allowing your bump to grow naturally

Before tights were sent over I had to provide my thigh, calf and ankle measurements in order for tights to apply the right amount of pressure to the leg. When I put them on, they felt a bit tight in the ankle area, but I was told that “compression is intended to be tighter/firmer than normal hosiery in order to improve circulation”, the pressure got less tighter in ankle area and not so tight at all in thigh area.

I don't think tights by itself can be presented any better without putting them on, but I just honestly prefer not to show by body parts hence pictures.

I have found few differences to normal tight: I thought the way they look (texture) is slightly different, more breathable even though they feel thicker; tights have a special adjustable belly waistband, which can be adjusted with the same colour buttons; they certainly feel more durable and comfortable which is very good for a daily use; support my bump and I just feel comfortable in them as I didn't have any problems with my legs since (touch wood).

To top it all off, Vital Active are offering you all 10% off their products by using the code MYLITTLEL on their website. 

Have you ever tried compression hosiery?

DISCLAIMER: I was sent the above tights for the purposes of this review. All thoughts and opinion are my own.