For the runners who are looking for first in class performance and protection, the Elite collection hits that summit with Ciele's best in class COOLmatic | EXP™ fabric, the highest performance knit and mesh, enhanced with carbon fiber. ⁠

Elite Collection

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a shorter race ready tight for absolute freedom of movement. this elite piece comes equipped with our new COOLmatic | PLUS KLOSfit™ fabric for the best in compression. merrow stitched for durability and antichafe comfort. while the short is built for speed, it doesn't let you down in terms of carry capacity. two SUPAmesh™ side pockets as well as a back pocket make room for all your cargo needs.

a shorter race ready tight for absolute freedom of movement.
this elite piece comes equipped with our new COOLmatic | PLUS KLOSfit™ fabric for the best in compression. merrow stitched for durability and antichafe comfort. while the short is built for speed, it doesn't let you down in terms of carry capacity. two SUPAmesh™ side pockets as well as a back pocket make room for all your cargo needs.

front view of the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven 3.5 inches tights short for womens named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color

Model_Text: model is 5'6" and wears a small

close front view of the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven 3.5 inches tights short for womens named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color

close back view of the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven 3.5 inches tights short for womens named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color

back view of the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven 3.5 inches tights short for womens named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color

detail view of the side mesh pocket on the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven 3.5 inches tights short for womens named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color

detail view of the inside key pocket on the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven 3.5 inches tights short for womens named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color

detail view of the side mesh pocket for snacks on the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven 3.5 inches tights short for womens named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color

detail view of the secured back pocket on the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven 3.5 inches tights short for womens named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color

detail view of the side mesh pocket loop on the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven 3.5 inches tights short for womens named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color

detail view of the fabric on the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven 3.5 inches tights short for womens named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color

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CRGTight Short 3.5" - Shadowsphinx

well damn. hello Elite half tight. your short of choice for that major you finally qualified for? perfect for that special solo long run you've been planning down that road to nowhere? whatever the case, we started with our new COOLmatic | PLUS KLOSfit™ fabric for just the right amount of compression. merrow stitches bring antichafe not just to the short but also to the integrated liner which we made out of a COOLmatic | EXP NTSmesh™. you'll find a simple, but useful, key pocket welded on the inside but if you're looking for storage, this short has carry capacity. large SUPAmesh pockets can be found on each side of the short and a back pocket securely holds more important items. a cargo pocket on each leg hold contents tight and bounce free. for those of you on the search for a tight like this, but shorter, this thing is trimmable.

well damn. hello Elite half tight.
your short of choice for that major you finally qualified for? perfect for that special solo long run you've been planning down that road to nowhere? whatever the case, we started with our new COOLmatic | PLUS KLOSfit™ fabric for just the right amount of compression. merrow stitches bring antichafe not just to the short but also to the integrated liner which we made out of a COOLmatic | EXP NTSmesh™.
you'll find a simple, but useful, key pocket welded on the inside but if you're looking for storage, this short has carry capacity. large SUPAmesh pockets can be found on each side of the short and a back pocket securely holds more important items. a cargo pocket on each leg hold contents tight and bounce free.
for those of you on the search for a tight like this, but shorter, this thing is trimmable.

front view of the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven tights named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color

Model_Text: model is 6'0" and wears a medium

closer front view of the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven tights named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color, on a model

closer back view of the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven tights named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color, on a model

back view of the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven tights named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color

close up view of the elastic waist of the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven tights named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color

close up view of the printed C logo of the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven tights named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color

close up view of the fabric used on the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven tights named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color, which is trimmable

close up view of the mesh side pockets on the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven tights named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color

close up view of the back pocket on the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven tights named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color

close up view of the welded key pocket on the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven tights named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color

close up view of the mesh side pocket on the ciele athletics race ready and performance driven tights named CRGTight in shadowsphinx color, while carrying a snack

CRGTight Short 9" - Shadowsphinx

we gave our FSTCap a complete overhaul and we started with Elite. the goal being fit, weight reduction and as much packability as possible. the refined fit comes by way of a full stretch TERRAstop ripstop. highly breathable, full stretch and with an added C0 DWR, this lightweight ripstop creates an exceptional low profile fit. coupled with our COOLmatic | EXP HOLLOWmesh™ with carbon knit fabric for temperature regulation and superior breathability. our PHORMrite brim supplies incredible weight reduction and packability.

we gave our FSTCap a complete overhaul and we started with Elite.
the goal being fit, weight reduction and as much packability as possible. the refined fit comes by way of a full stretch TERRAstop ripstop. highly breathable, full stretch and with an added C0 DWR, this lightweight ripstop creates an exceptional low profile fit. coupled with our COOLmatic | EXP HOLLOWmesh™ with carbon knit fabric for temperature regulation and superior breathability. our PHORMrite brim supplies incredible weight reduction and packability.

front view of ciele athletics FSTCap unisex running hat from the Elite collection in shadowsphinx color

front view of ciele athletics FSTCap unisex running hat from the Elite collection in shadowsphinx color, on a model

side view of ciele athletics FSTCap unisex running hat from the Elite collection in shadowsphinx color, on a model

back view of ciele athletics FSTCap unisex running hat from the Elite collection in shadowsphinx color, on a model

back view of ciele athletics FSTCap unisex running hat from the Elite collection in shadowsphinx color

underbrim detail of ciele athletics FSTCap unisex running hat from the Elite collection in shadowsphinx color

FSTCap - Elite - Shadowsphinx

arriving at nearly half the weight of our original GOCap, the FSTCap Elite ethereal is a completely new form factor with a focus on changing the way technical running caps are made and how they perform.

arriving at nearly half the weight of our original GOCap, the FSTCap Elite ethereal is a completely new form factor with a focus on changing the way technical running caps are made and how they perform.

front view of ciele athletics new FSTCap ethereal unisex running hat from the Elite collection in shadowcast color

front view of ciele athletics new FSTCap ethereal unisex running hat from the Elite collection in shadowcast color, on a model

side view of ciele athletics new FSTCap ethereal unisex running hat from the Elite collection in shadowcast color, on a model

back view of ciele athletics new FSTCap ethereal unisex running hat from the Elite collection in shadowcast color, on a model

back view of ciele athletics new FSTCap ethereal unisex running hat from the Elite collection in shadowcast color

underbrim detail of ciele athletics new FSTCap ethereal unisex running hat from the Elite collection in shadowcast color

FSTCap - Elite - Ethereal - Shadowcast

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Elite Collection

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CRGTight Short 9" - Shadowsphinx

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FSTCap - Elite - Ethereal - Shadowcast

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