Over the last year, I’ve found some awesome workout leggings—all under $50—on Amazon. And not just satisfactorily good in a you-get-what-you-pay-for way. These four workout leggings are now on heavy rotation for me. No exaggeration, if I had to pick my favorite workout leggings in my closet, it’d be these (minus the Spectrum because they’re more for lounging) and my Lululemons. So let’s break down the best Amazon workout leggings I’ve found!
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Best Amazon Workout Leggings
Core 10
This is an Amazon brand that I really like. I have three different styles of their leggings, all of which I’d recommend, but for different activities. All Core 10 leggings come in sizes XS – 3X. And there are lots more color options than what I’m picturing. Here’s a breakdown of the styles I have and the differences between them:
Nearly Naked Lightweight High Waist Full-Length Legging (28″)
$20 – 45 (depends on the color)
GOOD FOR: All workouts, lounging—everything!
I’M WEARING THEM HERE: Resistance Band Arm Workout
I see a lot of leggings described as “Lululemon dupes.” You’re never going to get an exact replica, but I’d say these are the closest to the Lululemon Aligns that I’ve found on Amazon. They’re the most expensive out of this list ($45, some colors are cheaper), but probably my favorites.
They have the light, second-skin feel, and while not quite as buttery as Aligns, they are soft and super comfortable. Squat proof! I would wear these all day—not just for a workout. Wide, high waistband, flattering seams, and I haven’t had any trouble with pilling. (I put workout leggings in a delicates bag when washing and hang dry, so that helps).
I don’t really run anymore, so I can’t vouch for their functionality if you’re looking for a running legging. But I wear them during high-intensity interval training and sweaty bootcamps, and they stay put so they’re probably fine for running. Like I said, they’re really comfortable, so I wear these for low-impact workouts like Pilates & yoga, too, and just everyday wear around the house. Highly recommend!
All Day Comfort High Waist Full-Length Yoga Legging (27″)
$29
GOOD FOR: Most workouts, lounging
I’M WEARING THEM HERE: No Equipment HIIT Workout
These are similar to the Spectrum High Waist (listed below), but have a bit more compression to them, and therefore better for workouts. Compared to the Nearly Naked (listed above), they’re thicker, but still extremely comfortable. Because they’re on the thicker side, they might be a little hot for summertime sweaty workouts, but other than that I wear them during low and high-impact activities.
Totally opaque (squat proof), high waistband. A close second to the Nearly Naked if I had to pick favorites. One note about these—it’s not exactly pilling, but I’ve noticed some shedding. The first couple wears, I’d find blue fuzz on other clothing that had touched the leggings.
Spectrum High Waist Yoga Full-Length Legging (28″)
$31-42 (depends on the color)
GOOD FOR: Low-impact workouts only (Yoga, Pilates, barre, etc), lounging, everyday wear.
I’M WEARING THEM HERE: At-Home Quiet Workout
I wear these leggings more for lounging and running errands than I do for workouts. When I do wear them for workouts it’s gentle yoga, pilates or something else that is low-impact and not super sweaty.
The material is more cotton-y (I’m just making up words here) than the other leggings on this list. So they do stretch out a little if you wear them all day, but they’re super comfortable. Opaque (squat proof), no pilling.
These are my go-to if I’m going to work from home and want to be comfortable all day (aka quarantine). They fall in between workout leggings and sweatpants.
CRZ YOGA Naked Feeling High Waist Tight Workout Leggings
$24
GOOD FOR: Most workouts.
I’M WEARING THEM HERE: Quick Mini Band Workout and on Instagram
I bought a pair of these after seeing them compared to Lululemon Align leggings. Again, the first Core 10 pair I listed is a closer match to Aligns, but these are great in their own right. They come in two different lengths: 25″ (linked above) and 28″. In these pictures, I’m wearing the 25″ length and for reference am 5′ 9″. Lightweight, high rise, flattering. I have two pairs: black and merlot red.
The material of these is more slick and shiny than the Core 10 leggings. In other words, they have sort of a sweat-wicking feeling. Still super comfortable for all workouts, but unlike the Core 10 leggings, I don’t exactly grab them for lounging around the apartment. I’m 95% sure they’re squat-proof. My black pair definitely is, and I’m pretty sure my merlot red pair is, but watching a video back I did have a moment of question (“That’s the seam … not my butt crack, right?” lol).
Any others you’d add to this list of the best Amazon workout leggings?
xo Nicole
