Why it's great: Athleta has over one hundred styles, many of which are meant for different types of workouts. For example, the Salutation tight is great for yoga or studio classes, while the Lightning Static is better for medium and high-impact workouts. Be sure to look at the product details to ensure that the leggings are better for the type of workout you'll be using them for. Salutation tights have over 1,000 reviews. Also, they have tall and petite styles, as well as plus sizes for their most popular styles.
Why it's great: Calia is designed by the one-and-only Carrie Underwood, who is known for her killer legs and workouts (she works out at least 90 minutes a day). The leggings themselves are great. They're comfortable and stretchy while still staying in place during the most intense workout. They also offer plus-size options up to size 3X. There's a variety of styles including patterned, solid, and wide-leg options to find the one that works for you.
Why it's great: Founded by Tamara Hill-Norton in 1998, Sweaty Betty is an activewear line for women designed by women. All of their leggings have small details that make it worth the higher price tag, including a back pocket big enough to fit an iPhone 8, side pockets to keep your essentials safe, a drawstring, great if your waist is smaller than your hips and butt, and sweat-wicking fabric so you don't feel like you just stepped out of a pool after a workout.
Why it's great: Under Armour makes their leggings with technology to withstand temperature and sweat. The HeatGear fabric is great for running outside when it's hot to keep you from overheating. The leggings also have four-way stretch, high compression, anti-odor technology, and small pockets. Most have high compression, so they're meant to feel like a second skin and may not be comfortable to wear all day long, but the compression means they'll stay in place during your most intense workout.
Why it's great: Target really is a one-stop-shop. You can get food, household items, and amazing leggings in one order. Their in-house brands offer a selection of great styles. All in Motion is their newest brand that designed for everyone, and it even has styles specifically designed for curvy figures. The brand also incorporates sustainable material. It's moisture-wicking, has a ventilating design, four-way stretch, and pockets. Joy Lab also has leggings in fun patterns and great fabric you'll be proud to post on your Insta feed.
Why it's great: A female-led brand, Year of Ours is know for itss super cute sets, but the leggings themselves are also great. They have many brightly-colored ones with small detailing (such as a lace-up tie) you'll want to put on in the morning. The styles are designed to work just as great during a hard workout as when you're not working out.
Why it's great: Gap is Old Navy's big sister, and the leggings illustrate that. They have a bit of a higher price tag, but also a bit of higher qualities with blackout technology to give you maximum coverage for squats, sculpt revolution designed specifically for intense workouts so you don't have to keep pulling your pants up while you're doing burpees, and tall and petite sizes. Plus, they have sales all the time.
Why it's great: Nordstrom is pretty much best known for its in-house workout line Zella. The classic black leggings have more than 6,000 reviews. But they also offer a wide variety of other brand leggings at many different price points, such as Nike, Girlfriend Collective, Free People, and more. Plus, with free shipping all the time, you really can't go wrong.
Why it's great: On a mission to make "the best yoga clothing in the world", Alo yoga leggings are designed to work just as well during a yoga class (or an at-home yoga session) as they are out and about. Made to lift, sculpt, contour, and smooth, they have a four-way stretch, moisture-wicking antimicrobial technology, and flat-locked seams for extra comfort.
Why it's great: Forever 21 really doesn't mess around when it comes to their activewear. They're leggings come in unique styles at amazingly low prices. You can stock up on a few and not feel totally bad if they don't last forever and ever.
Why it's great: With performance-ready activewear, Free People has leggings look good and work even better. They're squat-proof, compressive, smoothing, and extra coverage in the waistband. Many styles are great for different types of exercise, such as running and yoga. They also offer extra-long styles, which are great for anyone who is tall and tired of legging being cropped on them.
Why it's great: Categorized by yoga, training, running, athletics, essentials, and originals, Adidas has a number of different types of leggings. They also have "every day" styles that are under $50 and are better to wear leisurely. Many are made with breathable HAPTech fabric specifically designed to be worn a lot, and some are even made from recycled material.
Why it's great: Bandier has their own line of leggings an eight-way stretch with silky compression fabric and a double layer elastic waistband. But they also sell other brands, including Girlfriend Collective, Year of Ours, Beach Riot, Koral, Nike, and more.
Why it's great: Founded to spread joy and positivity, Terez has leggings that are different, unique, and fun. Many styles metallic to help truly shine, but they're also high quality and comfortable. The leggings are made with breathable sweat-wicking fabric and compression, and will definitely get you noticed and have people complimenting your styles.
Fortunately, the mega-retailer has given us a window into the customer experience via detailed, unflinchingly honest reviews. From customer videos to lengthy assessments that could pass as short novels, and seriously convincing treatises on the viral TikTok butt-lift leggings, shopping on the e-commerce site certainly has its perks. But in the interest of (your) time, we took it one step further and combed through its extensive inventory in search of the undisputed best leggings on Amazon. The below 23 pairs are best sellers across the entire site, with some garnering tens of thousands of customer reviews. They're so detailed and convincing that this writer may or may not have purchased a few pairs while researching (who can resist a $25 Lululemon dupe?!).
Key selling points: Multiple reviewers contend that these $25 leggings are just as good as Lululemons. Made of a buttery-soft, stretchy fabric, these leggings are dually suited to high-intensity workouts and lounging around the house. Plus, they come in 38 different colors and patterns as well as five different sizes.
Key selling points: Colorfulkoala does it again with a full-length, solid-colored yoga pant. Like its other top-rated leggings, these have outstanding reviews that laud a buttery-soft texture, gorgeous fit, high-quality fabric, and affordable price point.
Key selling points: First of all, pockets. Secondly, these leggings are soft, breathable, and perfect for all workouts, from running to yoga. But let's get back to the main event: pockets (that actually fit a large phone!).
Key selling points: These high-stretch leggings are another Leggings Depot gem. While some customers point out that the lighter colors aren't always squat-proof, these leggings are generally lauded for their comfort and true-to-size fit.
Key selling points: That's right, another pair of top-rated TikTok butt-lift leggings. Reviewers confirm that his ruched pair is incredibly flattering yet high-quality, and almost feels like a second skin.
Key selling points: These high-waist leggings are designed with a thick waistband so they won't roll down no matter how intense your workout gets. They also have pockets large enough to fit a smartphone while walking or running.
Key selling points: These cropped leggings are ideal for warmer months or for those that live in warmer climates year-round. They come with multiple pockets to fit your phone, earbuds, keys, and more.
Key selling points: If you're looking for something that falls in between traditional 7/8 leggings and bike shorts, these are it. The versatile crop is perfect for hiking, running, and walking.
Courtney Smith is Fashion Assistant of Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK, where she works across both print and digital. She has been in the fashion industry for over nine years, initially as a model and later as a fashion assistant and writer in media. When she is not assisting on shoots with the likes of Dianne Buswell and Alex Scott or bringing about a surge in online hula hoop sales, she can be found at the ponds getting in some quality time with her one true love: swimwear.
The retailer's selection of leggings gets especially high marks from parents-to-be. Motherhood Maternity's pregnancy leggings are a particularly popular choice, thanks to the lower prices and comfortable, supportive material.
From fun pants to maternity dresses for every occasion, the maternity section at Asos is a mom-to-be favorite. You can score actually stylish basics like high-waisted leggings and skirts, as well as on-trend pieces such as fabulous jumpsuits and tops in cool prints. Have a wedding to go to during your second or third trimester? The retailer also offers many dressier options, especially the New Look Maternity line. The selection ranges from knit tops to leggings to a gorgeous gingham dress like this, which can be worn from work to weekend.
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