Outdoors & Fitness · Head-to-head
Saucony Hurricane Tight (58004M) vs Craft Essence Warm Wind Tights
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Winter Running Tights: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Saucony Hurricane Tight combines brushed fleece, wind-resistant fabric, a full pocket set and reflective details. The Craft Essence Warm Wind Tights give most of the wind and warmth benefit with a simpler build.
Saucony Hurricane Tight (58004M)
Buy itBrushed-back fleece with a wind-resistant face and a full pocket set, built for cold-weather runs.
- Recycled polyester brushed-back fleece (79% polyester, 21% spandex) is described by Saucony as providing warmth and stretch.
- Wind-resistant fabric and a close fit are aimed at high-output runs in brisk conditions.
- Drop-in thigh pockets, a zippered back pocket and reflective details cover phone, keys and low-light visibility.
- Saucony states no temperature range, so you have to judge warmth by feel.
- The page describes a tapered leg with a zippered hem but does not call it an ankle zip, so check fit over shoes before buying.
- Sits at the premium end of the field.
Craft Essence Warm Wind Tights
Buy itA brushed-inside jersey tight with a windproof front panel and a leg-pocket layout built for phones.
- The brushed interior is described by Craft as adding extra warmth to a soft polyester and elastane jersey.
- A windproof panel at the upper front targets the area that takes the brunt of a headwind.
- Two phone pockets, one on each leg, plus a reflective print and an adjustable inner drawcord.
- Craft gives no temperature range.
- Wind protection is limited to the upper front panel, so the back of the leg is ordinary jersey.
- Ankle zips are not mentioned, so putting them on over bulky shoes may take some effort.
Side by side
The 8 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Saucony Hurricane Tight (58004M) Our pick | Craft Essence Warm Wind Tights | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Runners who want the most complete cold-weather feature set in one tight, from fleece to wind resistance to reflectivity. | Runners who want real wind protection and a warm brushed lining without paying for the most feature-rich tight. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
| Lining | Brushed-back fleece | Brushed interior jersey |
| Wind protection | Wind-resistant fabric | Windproof upper-front panel |
| Stated temperature range | None stated | None stated |
| Fabric blend | 79% recycled polyester, 21% spandex | 77% recycled polyester, 23% elastane (main) |
| Pockets | Thigh drop-ins plus zip back | Two leg phone pockets |
| Reflectivity | Reflective details | Reflective print |
| Leg zips | Zippered hem | Not mentioned |
| Fit | Close fit | Tights |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Saucony Hurricane Tight (58004M) if
runners who want the most complete cold-weather feature set in one tight, from fleece to wind resistance to reflectivity.
Know before buying: saucony states no temperature range, so you have to judge warmth by feel.
Pick the Craft Essence Warm Wind Tights if
runners who want real wind protection and a warm brushed lining without paying for the most feature-rich tight.
Know before buying: craft gives no temperature range.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Saucony Hurricane Tight (58004M) - Brushed-back fleece with a wind-resistant face and a full pocket set, built for cold-weather runs. Choose the Craft Essence Warm Wind Tights instead if runners who want real wind protection and a warm brushed lining without paying for the most feature-rich tight.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Winter Running Tights: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).