Compare Top 9 Leggings
Product Best for Materials Size Range Colors Price Athleta Salutation Stash High Rise Legging Yoga, moderate activities (running, hiking), everyday wear 75 percent nylon, 25 percent Lycra XXS-3X 7 $109 Lululemon Align No Line High-Rise Pant 28" Yoga, low-impact activities 81 percent nylon, 19 percent Lycra elastane 0-12 15 $108 Vuori Daily Pocket Legging High-impact workouts, everyday wear 72 percent polyester, 28 percent elastane XXS-XXL 2 $98 Alo Yoga High-Waist Airlift Legging High-impact workouts 82 percent polyester, 18 percent elastane XXS-L 20 $134 Set Active AirLuxe Breathe High-Rise Leggings Moderate activities (hiking, pilates, everyday wear) 72 percent nylon, 28 percent Spandex XS-XXL 7 $74 CRZ Yoga Butterluxe High-Waisted Leggings 28" Yoga, everyday wear 81 percent polyamide, 19 percent Lycra XXS-XL 20+ $32 Fanka Body Sculpt Training Leggings High-impact activities 70 percent recycled polyamide, 30 percent elastane S-XL 2 $90 Vuori AllTheFeels Legging Everyday wear, low-impact activities 75 percent recycled polyamide, 25 percent elastane XXS-XXL 7 $98 Wool& Summit Legging Cold weather, outdoor activities Lightweight knit: 75 percent merino wool, 22 percent nylon, 3 percent percent Spandex. 200 gsm. Midweight knit: 68 percent merino wool, 22 percent nylon, 10 percent Spandex. 300 gsm. Ponte: 71 percent merino wool, 24 percent nylon, 5 percent Spandex. 340 gsm. XXS-3X 5 $108
Honorable Mentions
Courtesy of Sculpt+Legging
Forme Sculpt+Legging for $118: Forme’s Sculpt+Leggings are designed with a multi-panel waistband and layers of tensile fabric that are meant to tug your hips, spine, and core into better alignment. The company claims this design helps activate muscle memory and improve proprioception, with endorsements from physicians for lower back pain, hip stiffness, and postpartum recovery. I didn’t transform into a Pilates instructor overnight, but I did feel a subtle lift in my core and a bit less slouchy while wearing them. They’re more of a reminder to be mindful of your posture, but they won’t do the work for you. It may be a placebo, but it is a comfy one at that. They’re snug and supportive without squeezing your midsection, which isn’t always the case with compression wear.
On Active Tights for $75: I recently started strength training to support my running and climbing, and because I don’t want my bones to crumble into a pile of dust as I get older. These leggings are my favorite pick for lifting at the gym. They’re composed of 68 percent recycled polyamide and 32 percent elastane, and they feel incredibly silky on, are lightweight and breathable, but also, somehow supportive. I don’t feel self-conscious when doing squats or taking a rest break. They also have a pocket that fits my iPhone 16, so I have somewhere to put my phone when I’m moving from machine to machine. —Adrienne So
Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant with Pockets for $128: These workout leggings check most of our boxes: four-way stretch, sweat-wicking, and full coverage. They’re technically yoga pants, but I prefer wearing them when I’m working from home or running errands. I also love wearing these for a flight. The light compression is more of a snug hug than active support. That said, the fabric tends to pill and collect lint over time. Also, if pockets aren't a must-have for you, the standard Align High-Rise Pant may be a smarter purchase. The pocketed model runs $20 to $30 more than the original, depending on the color (kind of insane).
Courtesy of Gymshark
Gymshark Legacy Regular Leggings for $54: These are my deadlift darlings. Soft, stretchy, and squat-proof. The sculpted waistband and internal bum scrunch add just enough flattering lift without feeling like an uncomfortable wedgie. At $54, they're a steal compared to many competitors, so I don't sweat the price tag while I'm sweating in them. Unfortunately, I've owned these for about a year now, and some of the stitching is undone.
Gymshark Mesh Waistband Leggings for $50: I like the Gymshark Mesh Waistband Leggings for weight-lifting, though I prefer the Legacy leggings overall. The mesh waistband holds everything in place, but it also digs into the skin—it's not painful, just odd. The bum scrunch is a little more pronounced than the Legacy and not as comfortable for all-day wear.
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