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These are the leggings worth investing in for running, cycling, yoga, lounging, and more.
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Known for being somewhat pricey, devotees rave about their coveted leggings, and for good reason.
But with all of these offerings, which stand out?
Read below to learn why.
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According to our testers and experts, the answer is a resounding Y-E-S.
These leggings got a perfect 5-star rating from Shape testers.
“They’re very stretchy, so getting them on and off is easy,” said one tester.
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“I felt secure in this pair, and they stayed put while I worked out.
Nothing moved not the waistband, the legs, or the crotch.”
“They are comfortable and functional and have more pockets than I knew what to do with!”
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As for the back pocket, we appreciate the zipper which keeps other valuables safely stored away.
Like most Lululemon leggings, these running leggings are smooth and taut with a good kind of compression.
“You feel held in without the achy stomach feeling from super restrictive compression,” says one tester.
The drawstring is what helps create that balanced hold, but you may have to adjust it mid-workout.
It’s not a one-and-done situation where you just tighten and forget about it.
Lululemon only offers sizing up to 20.
For a workout site, that’s not even scratching the service of the bare minimum.
“I love that they never fall down and dry very quickly after class.
They’re extremely durable and last for years.”
Yup, that’s right, no hand-washing or line-drying with these bad boys.
Our testers are quick to agree, saying these are the softest leggings they’ve ever owned.
The Align line is designed forlow-impact activities(think: yoga, walking, etc.)
or plain old lounging, but the breathable, stretchy material makes them compatible with more intensive workouts.
“It stayed in place throughout my workout class, but didn’t feel uncomfortable.
Our testers gave them the walking, squatting, and yoga seals of approval.
Even professional instructors love these.
“They make me feel so supported when teaching.”
Testers with a curvier shape rounder hips and thighs appreciated how much space these leggings provided.
The pairs were sculpting without digging into any body parts in an uncomfortable way.
These are better suited for lifting than running because the fabric is super compressive.
We tested these through full depth squats and found zero issues with opacity, even in the lighter colors.
Our main complaint is in the sizing.
This style is only available up to a size 14.
Then the search is over: Lululemons Groove Super High-Rise Flared Pants are what youre looking for.
The Nulu fabric is ultra-soft and great for low-impact activities, like yoga, lounging, or running errands.
We tested these on long travel days 12 hours spent on two different trains and they went the distance.
Remaining comfortable and cute the entire ride and it felt elevated beyond a simple tee and black leggings.
The buttery soft fabric isnt compressive and is skimming rather than sculpting.
We prefer that for an athleisure pair and it was a selling point in our testing, too.
However, we did note that this softness caused the waistband to shift a bit.
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This is a fairly high level of compression to give your muscles a support squeeze as you lift heavy.
We found the high waistband and inner drawcord kept our pants in place with no rolling or sliding down.
While side pockets are much more common on running leggings, gym leggings are sometimes lacking that feature.
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As is common for many light-colored leggings, these will show some sweat in the lightest tones.
However, these are also the quickest drying fabric, and sweat marks werent a deal breaker for us.
These super comfy leggings are perfect for low-intensity workouts like yoga.
Also avoid fabric softener, which may inhibit sweat-wicking capabilities.
Lululemon stores offer complimentary hemming for all of their leggings and pants (tops too!).
Just bring your leggings into a store and an employee will mark where they need to be hemmed.
Items must be unwashed, with tags attached, and have the original receipt.
We Made Too Much and face masks are final sale and not included for returns.
The fit of Lululemon leggings is largely dependent on the fabric.
More compressive material, like Everlux, may feel tighter than Nulu, which is stretchier.
Most reviewers in our test, and on the website, find them fit fairly true to size.
Lululemon also offers a variety of lengths for many of their styles.
So most heights and length preferences should be able to find a pair to suit their style.
We put 23 pairs of leggings through a rigorous testing process for six weeks to find the top 10.
Each tester followed the same methodology to ensure the test was done fairly, accurately, and thoughtfully.
Shannon has personally tried (and loved) Lululemon Align Pants with Pockets and Swift Speed High-Rise Pants.
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