The Best (and Most Comfortable) Workout Leggings to Try Now

“The Align Pant from Lululemon is the softest legging I’ve ever worn—the fabric is smooth and doesn’t snag or catch on anything. The high-rise band on this style also hits my waist perfectly and holds everything in without feeling constricting.” —Eliza Grossman, Fashion Editor

“The ultra high-rise shape of these Reebok leggings make for the most flattering and comfortable fit I’ve yet to come across in a workout pant. I’m also a fan of the reasonable price and the fact that they’re made with 70 per cent recycled polyester.” —Meghan McKenna, Associate Editor

“These are hands-down the most comfortable tights I’ve worn—they’re so soft, lightweight and fit like a second-skin. The super thin (but totally opaque!) fabric makes these leggings ideal for my morning workouts since they won’t bulk up or weigh down my backpack on the way in to work.” —D’Loraine Miranda, Production Editor

“My favourite leggings have to be these Lululemon ones. Classic, I know, but they’re the only tights I find actually fit my body so I don’t have to keep pulling them up every time I exercise. Plus, the pockets are really practical for when I am unable to hold my phone!” —Rachel Edelmeier, Editorial Intern

“I always prefer workout clothes that aren’t overly sporty or athletic looking—no logos, no patterns. I love the Takara leggings by Carbon38 because they’re super high-waisted and minimal, without being too plain (read: the high-shine fabric). There’s also a bunch of colours to choose from, but I prefer standard black.” —Brittany Eccles, Creative Director

“I’m super basic, so my favourite is this style from Lululemon—in my defence, these were cool and trendy when I bought them in 2009. And that’s how I justify the $130 price tag. I’ve gotten about 1,000 wears out of them and they’re the same age as a 5th grader.” —Lindsay Cooper, Assistant Editor