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They wont budge, chafe, or disappoint.
Photo:Shape / Jennifer Heimlich
They’re not giving you any problems.
You don’t feel self-conscious.
And they have moisture-wicking so that you feel comfortable.
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Read all about them below.
I always need a pair in my rotation theyre justthat good.
In fact, she currently owns five pairs of them.
The lululemon Fast and Free High-Rise Tight 25 Inch with Pockets sits above the ankle.PHOTO: Shape
They have perfect pockets, Staehler says.
They stay up, and they are not too thick.
Its a small detail, but a genius design.
These whisper-soft, almost slippery leggings are perfect for speed runs on the track, treadmill, or road.
Its clear these were designed by real runners who know the value of good storage space.
For something so cozy, the design is surprisingly flattering.
The compression is intense and it feels fantastic when youre running.
But this stretchy material ended up treating me just right, with the waist absolutely locked in place.
The thin fabric does mean these get a little transparent in the butt during my pre-run squats.
But as long as I stay upright, they stay perfectly in place and cover everything they should.
I experienced no chafing, rolling, or bouncing in either of the side pockets.
A bright pink drawstring keeps the waist super secure in place.
Or, I can loosen it up after my run to comfortably sit down for a post-run recovery meal.
Yet theyre still surprisingly breathable.
They may be made for stormy days, but theyre smartly designed to keep you comfy.
), with three different lengths to choose from.
Still, I was skeptical: Could running leggings this accessible and budget-friendly really be high quality?
The answer is a resounding yes.
Despite showing sweat very easily in the light gray color I chose, these tights surpassed all my expectations.
They also offer good coverage, with a ribbed design that camouflages cellulite.
preserve your budget forbeginner running shoesinstead.
But lo and behold,cold weather runningis good for you.
These tights are thick and cozy without beingtoothick.
And look, thats a big deal considering that fleece-lined leggings are often itchy, stiff, and/or saggy.
The LululemonAlign leggingscame highly recommended when I was pregnant, and they did not disappoint.
Yes, I still wear these regularly two years later.
Even non-pregnant runners love them.
The fabric isnt asbuttery softas say, Align leggings, and it has slightly more compression too.
Though these arent cons in our minds; just different styles for different preferences.
Marnie Kunzis a NASM-certified fitness trainer and USATF- and RRCA-certified running coach based in Brooklyn, NY.
She is an experienced marathoner who primarily coaches female athletes through running, training, and nutrition.
Jess Parisis a former college athlete and is currently a NASM CPT.
She fell in love with SLT as a client four years ago and never looked back.
Jess loves empowering her clients through her athletic, energetic intensity and killer playlists in every class.
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The Brooks Women’s Spark Tight is comfortable and supportive without being overly squishy.PHOTO: Shape / Jennifer Heimlich
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The On Running Women’s Performance Tights have a soft but supportive fabric that stays in place.PHOTO: Shape / Jennifer Heimlich
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Janji W’s 7/8 Pace Tight has a waistband that contours to the hips and small reflective details.PHOTO: Shape
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The Gymshark Everyday Seamless Leggings are soft and stretchy and feel almost like a second skin.PHOTO: Shape / Jennifer Heimlich
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The Nike Go Women’s Firm-Support High-Waisted Full-Length Leggings have six pockets.PHOTO: Shape
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The Sweaty Betty Zero Gravity High Waisted 7/8 Running Tight has a flattering and breathable design.PHOTO: Shape / Jennifer Heimlich
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The Athleta Salutation Stash High Rise 7/8 Legging is very stretchy with a wide waistband.PHOTO: Shape
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The Brooks Women’s High Point Tight has water resistant panels and a drawstring to keep them tight.PHOTO: Shape
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The Old Navy High-Waisted PowerSoft Ribbed Leggings are made of flexible fabric.PHOTO: Shape / Jennifer Heimlich
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The Under Armour Women’s ColdGear Compression Leggings offer additional warmth on cold-weather runs.PHOTO: Shape / Shannon Bauer
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The Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant with Pockets has a buttery soft and stretchy fabric.PHOTO: Shape / Alexander Huang
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