These $25 Leggings Outperformed Leggings 4x its Price

We updated this guide in March 2023 to add new top performing styles based on extensive testing from the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab, including picks from Lululemon, Athleta, Girlfriend Collective and more.

The leggings you wear can make or break your fitness routine. Unlike traditional leggings that are more style-driven and versatile for everyday wear, pants for workouts should able to wick sweat, stay in place as you move and hold up to repeated stretching and laundering...while still looking stylish. Beyond that, they should still feel as comfortable as loungewear and look as flattering as your favorite pair of black leggings.

The experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab test all types of activewear, from workout tops and sports bras to bike shorts, workout shoes, yoga pants and more. When it comes to leggings, we consider styles for every body and budget, from compression leggings and fleece-lined leggings to affordable leggings on Amazon and workout leggings with pockets. We test workout leggings in the Lab by checking durability, opacity and performance features like moisture-wicking capabilities, then we have a panel of consumer testers with varying body types and workout preferences try them out in their regular fitness routines. The best workout leggings ahead are top performers from our tests or newer styles that are popular online with rave reviews from users.

Our top picks:

Read on to learn more about our top picks, and find more information on how we test as well as shopping tips to help you pick your perfect pair of leggings at the end of this article.

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