Leggings reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 338 Reddit reviews across 42 subreddits and 63 posts to rank the best Leggings brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/orangetheory, r/PregnancyUK, r/AskUK, r/lululemon, r/PetiteFitness. Top-rated brands include Lululemon (4.5/5), CRZ Yoga (4.6/5), Athleta (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews338
Subreddits42
Posts63
Brands61
Products51
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#1
Lululemon
4.5
(80)
"Lululemon align"
"Lululemon align"
"Lululemon align in black. They are thin and stretchy, not slippery or see through, and they dry super fast."
"Wunder train gives a tighter/held in feeling (similar to the glow up tight), which is typically a size up from align!"
"I also recommend Wunder Train for more durability and versatility"
"Another vote for wundertrain! They are so versatile"
"I agree with wundertrain, I keep going back for more colors. They are very flattering and comfortable."
"Windertrain for more heavy workouts"
"Wundertrain leggings hold up much better to thigh friction (from experience)"
"Fast and free 100%."
#2
CRZ Yoga
4.6
(22)
"People love Crz Yoga & say it’s a dupe for lulu aligns !"
"I lived in my CRZ butterluxes, and still wear them post partum."
"CRZ Yoga - specifically Butterluxe range - you can get from Amazon and also AliExpress."
"Another vote for CRZ yoga leggings. I wear them to the gym for my exercise."
"I’ve bought some crz yoga ones from Amazon and they’re amazing! Both everyday and gym"
"I’m living in my CRZ ones, they tick all the boxes for me"
"I live in my CRZ yoga ones"
"CRZ yoga are the BEST lulu wunder train dupes!!"
"I absolutely love the CRZ butterluxe line."
"I love crz on Amazon! They are dupes of lululemon align series."
#3
Athleta
4.6
(22)
"Athleta leggings are my go to"
"Athleta!"
"Athleta’s fleece lined leggings are great but totally sold out."
"I absolutely LIVE in them in the winter."
"I loveeee Athleta ❤️"
"Athleta Salutation is my favorite!"
"Athleta Salutation Stash. Great side pockets."
"Athleta Interval Stash, Athleta Rainier, Lululemon Wunder Train."
"I personally love athleta’s."
"Athleta !!!"
#5
Fabletics
4.8
(14)
"The only ones worth their salt are Fabletics Powerhold - preferably the edition with pockets."
"Fabletics power hold leggings. I am able to do all arm balances in them."
"I do hot power yoga and they’re my absolute favorite."
"Fabletics, power hold. They have some compression so they stay in place."
"The best leggings I’ve ever owned. I wash and put them in the dryer like 3 times a week and they look good as new."
"Fabletics, FLX (Kohl’s - I use the slim runners) and Beyond Yoga Midi tights."
"I've had some of mine for 8 years and no behind the knee damage."
"Try Fabletics or Lululemon, they have comfy, high-waist options that stay in place."
"Fabletics PowerHold"
"Fabletics power hold!!!!"
#6
Lovall
4.7
(13)
"I love them so much I just bought another pair the other day."
"I think my Lovell ones could have done me from first trimester."
"Another vote for Lovall leggings. I got two pairs of the winter maternity ones, sized up by one size and they are still working for me at 39+6."
"Lovall were my favourite."
"I second this, I’ve got 2 pairs of winter lovalls and 1 normal pair, they’re all amazing!"
"I’ve been wearing lovall ones the whole way through too. Currently 39 weeks and they still fit."
"33 weeks and currently wearing Lovall winter leggings. I have maternity and non maternity and both are still really comfy."
"I've been wearing mainly flared leggings from Uniqlo (airism ultra stretch) and also Lovall winter maternity ones. Both have been great and very comfy."
"The best quality I’ve found."
"They’re fantastic and the customer service is really good."
#7
Sweaty Betty
4.6
(9)
"Sweaty betty are super comfy."
"Sweaty Betty if you are in UK, specifically the power leggings."
"Sweaty Betty Power leggings, high waisted, don’t go see through."
"I swear by Sweaty Betty power leggings! They have a 7/8 size which is basically full length on a short person!"
"They move and breathe well, have a pocket I can fit my phone and keys in, don’t pull or have seam issues. Lots of colors and prints."
"The brands I've heard the most about being good... have been Sweaty Betty and Lululemon."
"Sweaty betty are it for me. If you don't want to pay extreme prices get them in the sale."
"Sweaty betty power leggings are my usual recommendation."
"I love Sweaty Betty or Zella (from Nordstrom)!"
#8
Constantly Varied Gear
4.9
(7)
"Constantly varied gear gets my vote! I tend to go down a size."
"Constantly Varied Gear! Get your right size and you’ll find they won’t fall down."
"Constantly Varied Gear. Shit doesn’t fall down."
"They don’t roll down and they have pockets."
"I live in their leggings and bras, plus their shorts actually stay put."
"Love Constantly Varied Gear!"
"Their leggings are super durable and have some great prints!"
#9
Oner Active
4.4
(7)
"I really like my Unified leggings from Oner Active for pilates they're buttery and have compression!"
"The Oner effortless leggings are truly worth the hype. I’m a personal trainer and live in the damn things haha. They’re flattering and fit so well without being overly shaping and perform great in the gym."
"Such a stretchy, buttery-soft material and the scrunch is much more subtle than other brands like DFYNE for example . so comfy:)"
"I really like the scrunch on Oner Active's Effortless Leggings."
"I would also say Oner Active Effortless leggings. They have a few lines of leggings that are all ever so slightly different."
"Oner Active honestly has some great leggings regardless of the hate Krissy gets. I recommend Effortless if you’re looking for scrunch"
"I recommend ... Unified for a normal seam that contours."
#10
Next
4.0
(7)
"Next, and wear dark or nude coloured plain unpatterned knickers underneath."
"Asos or Next are the best, I've found."
"Next !"
"I have some nice ones from Next too."
"Next and M&S - both have different leg length options which is so handy!"
"Next ones are fine and not very expensive , also M&S."
"I wear Next's leggings and have never been told they're see-through."
#11
Amazon
4.7
(6)
"I got these ones from Amazon after seeing them recommended on here and I love them. They’re super soft and have room to grow."
"These are amazing and so soft. I got my usual sis (pre pregnancy) and they’re stretchy and don’t feel restrictive on my bump."
"These leggings from Amazon are absolutely amazing. Not see-through, super soft and comfy."
"These leggings from amazon are amazing!!"
"Been in them since around 4 months and they're still going strong."
"My favourite ones are from Amazon. Least favourite are Asda. Middle of the road are H&M."
#12
Primark
4.2
(6)
"So comfortable and warm I have been wearing them every day."
"I got 5 pairs of Primark leggings for £12 and sized up so they go over my belly."
"They are much thicker and have a nice quality about them for a good price."
"For comfort I like Primark ones. The fit is good and they last ages."
"I buy primark because they’re cotton and they are really comfy."
"I've always found primark ones to be fine? If probably just size up so they're not stretched as much."
#13
Under Armour
4.8
(5)
"Running legs are designed to stay put. As an instructor, that's all I wear."
"I’m a woman and I use underarmour leggings only. They last FOREVER."
"I like Under Armour leggings."
"Under armor! I have so many pairs in different colors."
"All of my workout leggings are Under Armor. I buy them when they go on sale at the outlet store to get them at a reasonable price."
#14
Love Her Shop
4.8
(5)
"Love Her Shop leggings! They don't roll down and they don't give a camel toe look either. Between lifting weights, Zumba, running on the treadmill the leggings were great!"
"They have super fun colors, pockets and they tuck me in, at all the right places."
"I love my perfect workout leggings and these are it."
"They are amazing, don’t roll, high waist and affordable $25 to $35."
"They have some bright and metallic prints and they don’t move and great compression."
#15
Uniqlo
4.8
(5)
"Uniqlo leggings are super soft, comfy, high waisted with pockets. Most definitely not seen through!"
"Their heat-tech ones (either the plain ones or the fuzzy lined thermal ones for winter) are ace."
"I've been wearing mainly flared leggings from Uniqlo (airism ultra stretch) and also Lovall winter maternity ones. Both have been great and very comfy."
"I really like the ones from Uniqlo. Big pockets, warm during winter and cool during warmer weather."
"They're not fleece lined but i've really liked the uniqlo heattech stuff I have; tights and leggings and such. theyre nice and cozy but sturdy enough to wear outside"
#16
Asda
4.6
(5)
"Asda were by far the best leggings, there were nice and thick and so comfortable."
"Dude I love high waisted leggings from Asda in a size (second tri) or two (third) bigger than I am."
"Asda! So comfy and as long as you have the right size not see through"
"I go for the Asda ones. Generally last me a while and I've not had any issues with them."
"Holding up great for me."
#17
Sinophant
4.6
(5)
"I threw all the other ones I've bought before away. These are high waisted, stretchy and soft and not see-through doing normal activities."
"I’ve got loads of the Sinophant ones and only recently discovered this!"
"Sinophant from Amazon. High waisted, wide waist band. Some have pockets, there are thermal options and there are various lengths and colours too."
"Also loved the SINOPHANT ones from Amazon, they’re not maternity but they fitted me perfectly."
"Honestly I bought the non maternity £8 sinophant ones off Amazon and they were great."
#18
Nike
4.6
(5)
"Further vote for Nike! I bought one pair at 24 weeks and now at 37 weeks still wear them."
"Another vote for the Nike maternity leggings - they have pockets, are super soft and comfortable."
"Are great, lots of stretch but soft."
"Have you tried the Nike leggings? They’re so chic and comfy."
"I've had good results from Nike leggings."
#19
CRZ
4.2
(5)
"BIG fan of the CRZ brand on Amazon. Feels just as good as Aligns but way cheaper."
"Right now I’ve been wearing CRZ leggings, and they stay up and hold up to heavy laundering."
"CRZ are much more affordable."
"I don't think CRZ is an exact dupe, but for the price, it's pretty good."
"CRZ leggings have been good to me for BJJ leggings."
#20
HeyNuts
4.8
(4)
"I love HeyNuts, I find them on Amazon. Price is right, they wash very well, hold their shape."
"Amazon: HeyNuts ((funny name but they're awesome!!) they're about 28 bucks sometimes on sale."
"Just like LuLu and you can get 3 pair for the price of one Lulu."
"HeyNuts leggings feel less hot than the CRZ Yoga ones."
#21
LOVALL
4.8
(4)
"+1 on Lovall. I bought the winter leggings and I really like it because it keeps me warm. Now I got their everyday leggings and I would say they are the best."
"Definitely love leggins (now called lovall i think) but they are the best ive ever had!"
"Thirding Lovall! The ones I have from them don’t have pockets if that’s an issue but i only care about that for running leggings personally."
"LOVALL are amazing ! I just got a size up from my non pregnancy ones, and very decently priced too!"
#22
Danskin
4.8
(4)
"I love them!"
"Fantastic, and inexpensive. Good solid, compression, not thin, feels like a great hug."
"I find they fit and wear just as well or better than the high end leggings."
"I like danskin leggings, they feel like Lulu but a fraction of the price."
#23
H&M
4.0
(4)
"For workout/yoga i have H&M maternity and i find them really comfy and good quality."
"We like the h&m fleece lined ones."
"My kiddo finds comfortable to play in inside."
"You can fold or fully extend the waistband so it grows with your bump!"
#24
Colorfulkoala
4.3
(3)
"Colorfulkoala on Amazon"
"Their leggings are pretty great quality for the price! I recently bought a new pair with deep pockets and they're super buttery and comfy."
"Colorfulkoala on Amazon. Not way am I paying to Lulu."
#25
Aerie
4.3
(3)
"Aerie!! Great price and I love all styles they have!"
"I honestly mostly stick to aerie."
"Aerie is okay, but the quality is noticeably worse."
#26
Colorful Koala
4.3
(3)
"If you don’t want to spend the money on Lulu... the ColorfulKoala brand on Amazon are amazing."
"I like the Colofulkoala brand leggings from Amazon."
"I wear a brand called Colorful Koala on amazon, they are priced great and good quality!!"
#27
Marks and Spencer
4.3
(3)
"I always found Marks and Spencer's to be fantastic. The only leggings I've bought that didn't end up with mystery holes from getting snagged on things too"
"Ahhh okay, I got these: https://www.marksandspencer.com/2pk-heatgen-thermal-leggings/p/clp60503635 So close but not close enough."
"Marks and spencers"
#28
Gymshark
4.0
(3)
"Gym shark is a good option too but it’s a bit pricey."
"Big gym brands Depending on where you live but Gymshark as an example."
"Gymshark."
#29
Beautifully Unique®
5.0
(2)
"Try my own brand, Beautifully Unique® Leggings. Totally true to size, High-waisted, Squat-proof, Opaque, Super soft and comfy."
"Definitely Beautifully Unique® Leggings. Totally true to size, High-waisted, Squat-proof, Opaque, Super soft and comfy."
#30
Beyond Yoga
5.0
(2)
"Beyond Yoga as a yoga brand"
"Beyond Yoga is fantastic. I bought a set after reading recs in this group. Would recommend."
#31
Target
5.0
(2)
"My target leggings never fail me."
"Very soft leggings found in the sales corner, perfect for comfortable pregnancy."
#32
CVG
5.0
(2)
"My two go to, women owned and designed brands and THEY DO NOT BUDGE."
"CVG"
#33
VUORI
5.0
(2)
"The vuori ones (with pockets) are like butter. Smooth, stay put."
"VUORI — I’ll shout it from the rooftops, my pear short body lives in them."
#34
Alo
5.0
(2)
"Alo’s airlift leggings are the best I’ve ever owned."
"Alo Airlift leggings are abrasion resistant and the fabric is really smooth."
#35
Icebreaker
5.0
(2)
"Love my Icebreaker leggings!"
"I love Ice Breaker leggings!"
#36
Boden
5.0
(2)
"Boden ALL THE WAY."
"I buy their 'treggings' which are just their super thick leggings. Thick material and not see through at all."
#37
Seasalt
5.0
(2)
"I wear Seasalt cotton leggings, not cheap but they last ages and are very comfy to wear plus not much knee sag!"
"Seasalt Organic cotton leggings. Really comfy and don't go see through at all."
#38
Capezio
4.5
(2)
"I wear dance tights with tiny shorts and calf/knee high socks for silks and hammock. They keep me cool while being tear/snug resistant."
"Dance tights are better than bare skin, but not as protective as leggings."
#39
Popfit
4.5
(2)
"I LOVE Popfit!"
"Popfit. I have several pairs."
#40
Reebok
4.5
(2)
"I love my Reebok leggings."
"I’ve had great luck with Reebok"
#41
Spanx
4.5
(2)
"Spanx makes THE BEST leggings"
"Spanx leggings seemed to have more even control when I tried them."
#42
Sunzel
4.5
(2)
"I recommend leggings from Sunzel. Lots of different colours."
"Sunzel from Amazon!"
#43
AYBL
4.0
(2)
"AYBL do completely squat proof leggings, although their provision of pockets is a bit poor. They're good material too - they don't have that sheen that you often get with leggings."
"Both have great quality and comfortable."
#44
M&S
4.0
(2)
"M&S"
"M&S leggings, go a size down for great waist compression and thigh compression, Thick material as well."
#45
Paragon
4.0
(2)
"Paragon!"
"Another brand I like is Paragon, they have a hidden scrunch and they truly do define your glutes nicely without being in your face."
#46
Oiselle
4.0
(2)
"Oiselle"
"Oiselle."
#47
LNDR
4.0
(2)
"Check out LNDR! Expensive but worth it"
"LNDR is fabulous but expensive."
#48
Boody
4.0
(2)
"Another vote for Boody."
"Maybe Boody? Their leggings are: 79% Viscose, 15% Nylon, 6% Elastane, but the viscose fibre made from bamboo. I have a pair and they're quite comfy, but I use them for lounge wear and not working out."
#49
PopFlex
4.0
(2)
"I've had good luck with the popflex leggings. You can order different inseam lengths which means they are actually cut the right way to fit your legs and helps them stay up."
"I’ve heard good things about PopFlex (not Aritzia)!"
#50
Adidas
4.0
(2)
"Adidas had a pair which were designed for cross country skiing, and were fleece lined."
"Go for Adidas or Decathlon. They works great."
#51
Adapt
4.0
(2)
"Adapt is the best! Check them out."
"Also the adapt are good too"
#52
Decathlon
4.0
(2)
"Or decathlon."
"Go for Adidas or Decathlon. They works great."
#53
Snag
4.0
(2)
"Snag are brilliant, but if you struggle with synthetic fabrics Joules and SeaSalt Cornwall are also good."
"Lucy lockets or snag."
#54
Torrid
4.0
(2)
"I used to really like Torrid for the extra room in the hips and booty area."
"I love Torrid leggings and have a ton of Lularoe!"
#55
Puma
3.5
(2)
"I absolutely rely on my puma pair!!"
"Puma also has some good ones but i would suggest you try them at the store instead of getting them online."
#56
Women’s Best
5.0
(1)
"Women’s best define range!!! I couldn’t recommend them more! They have a slight scrunch but because the placement is lower they’re not that noticeable."
#57
Smitten Merino
5.0
(1)
"Smitten merino - expensive but I legitimately wore them more than half of last year"
#58
TLF
4.0
(1)
"TLF is really good for women’s wear, it doesn’t get talked about enough. Check them out for sure 💯 Also Senita Athletics has some cute stuff."
#59
Stacciathletics
4.0
(1)
"Stacciathletics for sure! Everything they do is subtle. Also their Lumi Collection is PFAs free."
#60
Leelo
4.0
(1)
"Leelo brand are my go to"
#61
Aurola
4.0
(1)
"Aurola camo collection is super thick and doesn’t give you camel toe."
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