why do most superheroes wear tights?

Answer 1

so they can be faster. i mean if you come in a turtle neck, a fur coat and some baggy jeans, you would go a lot more slower. the lighter the clothing, the faster you go. like speedos when you swim, spandex when you bike ride and more tight suits when your running.

Answer 2

They all started out in the Russian Ballet.
It was a secret soviet project to create genetic supermen.
The project soon became too powerful for the Soviet Military to handle, and these alterations escaped into society. Some were upset by their treatment by the military, becoming villains. The others, fearing the villains might try to dominate the world, became the super-heroes. But they all still wear the tights of Project: Ballet

Answer 3

So loose clothing doesn't get in the way of their heroism. Besides, who wants to watch a superhero if you can really SEE the superhero? Oh, but "No capes!"

Answer 4

Most super heroes, heroines and villains wear latex, lycra and leather because it provides more ease when it comes to movement unlike baggy sweatpants for an example.

Leather and Latex is pretty sexy in my opinion, especially on Catwoman.

Answer 5

As it turns out, its too keep warm.

The tights are actually special order Underarmor, which keeps you feeling nice and toasty while speeding through the air on those chilly nights.

Answer 6

Because Superman and Batman started out with tights, and with few exceptions, they set the trend for all superheroes who came after them.

Answer 7

Easy to move in, doesn't leave weird bumps under their street clothes, less wind resistance.

See, if the guys didn't shave their legs, and just wore the little speedo undies, the hair on their legs would slow them down.

Answer 8

Cause Women like tights... I know, because I wear them sometimes!!

Answer 9

Most of them are bad dressers. Robin Hood, Tinker Bell, I could say more, but I'll be nice.

Answer 10

To show off their tight butts that they spent $4,000 on