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Daddy Long Legs

280 reviews
Colour
Jet Black
Size

Serious cold weather protection for backcountry epics and campfire legends. 4-way stretch Hot Shot™ Merino tights with a double layer of fabric at your knees beat polar winds. There's no pad so you can pull them on over your shorts or whip them off if it gets too hot.

+Features
  • HighRise™ rear ensures a generous overlap with your cycle top.
  • Flat seams for a contour-fit.
  • Fast-drying, 4-way stretch Hot Shot™ Merino with a double layer at knees.
  • Internal pocket with double layer of fabric warms your kidneys.
  • Hazard!™ reflective logos on each calf for increased nocturnal presence.
  • Calf zips make it a cinch to pull on and off over your cycling shoes. Moo!
  • Weight: 310 gm.
  • Designed & made by us in Aotearoa | New Zealand.
+Tech

+Hot Shot™ Merino
4-way stretch winter luxury uniquely combines superfine merino against your skin with a tightly knitted, hardwearing nylon outer and lycra to stretch and move with your body. Warm as pie.
  • Composition: 28% merino; 44% nylon; 28% lycra.

+HighRise™
A stretch lumbar panel and HighRise™ rear overlap with your cycle top to keep you covered. No bare skin or lewd exposure.

+Hazard!™
Night travel is a spooky experience. Many Ground Effect garments feature our Hazard!™ reflective logo and piping to help remind traffic that we're on the road too.

+More than Kiwi Made
Ground Effect clothing is crafted right here in Aotearoa | New Zealand. Has been ever since we started back in 1994. Manufacturing locally works for us. We operate a quick-response system - holding minimal stock of any one item, but churning out a few more quick-smart when the pile gets low. The upshot is that we are seldom caught with our shelves empty, so orders get despatched the same day you place them.

+Compare

  Daddy Long Legs Black Mambas Geronimos
Fabric Hot Shot™ Merino Hot Shot™ Merino Hot Shot™ Merino
Pad None Softail eXo
Calf Zips Yes No No
Bandolier™ Cuffs No Yes Yes
Length Full Full 3/4

+Washing

  • All Ground Effect clothing enjoys a warm 40ºC machine wash.
    • As a rule of thumb, a laundry product that is easy on the planet is also easy on your body. Select a mild plant-based soap like  Ecostore,Earthwise orAware.
    • Hand washing is sometimes the only option on tour, but a washing machine rinses more thoroughly and is preferable if you have the choice.
    • Avoid cold-water detergents and those with bleach, 'oxygen whitener' or fabric softener.
      • The cold-water varieties have little enzymes that are super-charged to brave the cold but can damage technical fabrics and cause skin irritation.
      • Bleach rots natural fibres like merino, strips the dye, attacks laminates of waterproof fabrics and can also cause skin irritation.
      • Sodium Percarbonate (the main ingredient in oxygen whitener) can make colours run.
      • Fabric softener and wool wash destroy the water repellent finish on waterproof fabrics, and can also cause colours to run.
    • Most Ground Effect gear dries super-fast, so hanging on the line or draped over the bedpost is generally the best option.
      • High heat can damage some fabrics so if you do take your threads for a spin in the dryer, set the device on 'medium' or 'warm' rather than hot.
      • A dryer is recommended for your rain jacket or pants, as it helps recharge the water repellant treatment on the outside of the fabric.

    • Wash colours separately.

    + Shipping
    • Items are generally packed and sent the same day your order is received.
    • Costs $9 by overnight courier within New Zealand.
    • NZ$12 by tracked airmail to Australia.
    • Around NZ$15-25 by tracked airmail to destinations elsewhere in the world - calculated in our shipping cart as you check out.
      • More shipping and tax details in our FAQ.
      Customer Reviews
      4.9 Based on 280 Reviews
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        R
        02/11/2024
        rich
        New Zealand New Zealand

        Longevity

        must have had 20 years use out of mine, bought them for t work commute (13km each way)… used incessantly in all weathers, and these days(retired) it’s ALL mountainbiking… AND, they’re still just fine, no repairs/ zips fine/ washed a million times… unbelievable quality GF.. how you manage to keep making +selling stuff when t buyers can’t wear it out is beyond me… kudo’s from t W coast.

        GA
        09/10/2024
        Graham A.
        New Zealand New Zealand

        Great Winter Tights

        The sizing on these is a bit out - I'm 81 kgs, usually an L, sometimes an M, I initially ordered these in L but they were way too short and tight - however Ground Effect quickly swapped them for an XL size which is still very snug, but just right for me. They are really warm, perfect for the NZ winter, although coming out of WInter I'll wear lighter tights for a while before going into shorts.

        NG
        12/09/2024
        Narelle G.
        New Zealand New Zealand

        Love these

        If I saw these in a shop I would walk straight past them. They do not look like anything special, BUT, they look and feel amazing on. I look forward every year to winter to be able to wear them - under a dress, under long pants, with a long shirt... I lived in mine, and needed a new set after about 10 years as mine were getting a bit thin. Having owned a set I was happy to spend the money on them as I already knew the quality was great. I was rapt to see they haven't changed either.

        SW
        04/09/2024
        Shane W.
        New Zealand New Zealand

        my 3rd pair ....love them

        Just love my daddy long legs, not for biking but for golf and walking the dog on chilly winter days. In July & August live in them. An added bonus would be to supply some without the zips!

        RR
        20/08/2024
        Robert R.
        New Zealand New Zealand

        Daddy Long Legs

        Ordered these online - good fit and quality.