Buying the perfect leggings is a real challenge. There are many options on the market: high and low waisted, different lengths and thicknesses. Of course, prints are important too!

How to choose leggings that will be like a second skin among all these options?

 

The most important things to pay attention to when buying leggings are: the quality of the fabric, the length of the pants and the type of waist trim. These three factors greatly affect the comfort of use, and it depends on them whether you will really focus on your training while working out in your leggings or if your attention will be distracted by the discomfort.

 

Stretchy materials are better for sports that require a large range of motion, such as yoga, pilates and weightlifting. Tighter, denser fabrics work better for activities like running. You should also pay attention to how the leggings you choose will handle sweat removal - some fabrics are characterized by extremely quick drying, thanks to which they provide you with comfort and warmth.

 

What to look for when buying leggings?

The best way to check if the leggings meet your expectations is to put them on and then do a few activities typical of the given sport. Do the "squat test" - check how the leggings fit in the crotch and waist.

Is something bothering you or causing you discomfort?

Remember that you want leggings to feel like a second skin to you - aesthetic matters are important, of course, but never prioritize the look of the leggings over their comfort. However, this is not a dress for an important occasion!

 

High-waisted leggings tend to be more practical than hipsters, especially if you're looking to slim down your waistline. Hipsters can uncomfortably cut into the body, additionally slide down. Unfortunately, the same goes for high-waisted leggings if they're made of the wrong material – check that they don't roll up when you move.

 

Quality fabric for leggings

Leggings should be made of opaque and stretchy material. Do the squat test in front of the mirror - if the fabric stretches so that your underwear is visible, it means that the material is of low quality and at the most inopportune moment it can simply tear.

Your leggings should fit your body so you can forget about them. If you need to adjust them and pull them up, they certainly won't work for intense training.

 

Length

You can choose between knee-length, calf-length, and ankle-length leggings. Check which ones you feel best in and which ones make the exercises most comfortable for you.

 

Easy dressing

Your leggings should be as comfortable to put on and take off as they are to wear. You can't "fight" with this garment - it's not only impractical, it just shows that the leggings don't fit your body.

 

Moisture removal

You don't want every speck of sweat showing up on your leggings. So choose materials and colors that will mask sweat and dry quickly. This is especially important during intense sports such as running, cardio or weight lifting.

 

Thoughtful wedge cut

Some leggings are tailored for specific sports. For example, in those designed for running, you can often find a small pocket (usually in the lumbar area) that can fit keys or a phone. Climbing pants have proper seams and anti-slip elements to facilitate bouldering. Yoga leggings, on the other hand, are extremely stretchy, making any asana as easy as practicing naked. It is worth choosing leggings from proven brands with experience in creating clothes for athletes.

 

Wedges and your well-being

Always choose the ones that make you feel good. Comfortable clothes that you feel good in and like yourself will increase your motivation to exercise when you don't feel like an intense workout.

 

Practical advice on how to test wedges

• Squat test in front of the mirror - check if the material is not see-through and how it fits the waist.

• Perform an extremely difficult exercise with a leg that is designed for such training

• If you choose long leggings, wear them with the shoes you plan to work out with. Check how they fit around the ankle and make sure nothing pinches you at the junction of trousers and shoes.