Leggings/Tights.

kindalikevelma
kindalikevelma Posts: 1,337 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Anybody have a favorite brand of tights/leggings for running? Mine all seem to slide down on me with too much movement. I’ve tried Nike, UA, Lululemon. I’ve tried sizing up and down in these brands with no luck.
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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I love nike
  • KarenSmith2018
    KarenSmith2018 Posts: 302 Member
    New balance is my preference
  • NadNight
    NadNight Posts: 794 Member
    I love the USA Pro 3/4 length leggings. For some reason the full length ones from the same brand are horrible and really short (maybe they're meant to be 7/8 leggings? They're still only more like 5.5/8). I'm searching for full length leggings that don't fall down or get that weird gappy/loose bit in the crotch. The only other place I've found full length ones that are half decent is Primark.
  • Tanya_Clair
    Tanya_Clair Posts: 31 Member
    I have always stuck with Nike, maybe look for a pair that have a tie on the inside waist band that you could tighten?
  • NadNight
    NadNight Posts: 794 Member
    I got some full length leggings from My Protein today and they fit like a dream! Thick enough to not show you're underwear and they don't feel like they'll fall down. I've looked at the website and they appear to ship worldwide
  • youngmomtaz
    youngmomtaz Posts: 1,075 Member
    I have an old pair of Victoria’s Secret ones that are my fave. They are black and pink. I wish they were all black, high waisted, thick, hold me in, and do not move. They are at least 6 years old and washed and worn weekly but look new. I have no idea what quality their current tights are made to but maybe worth trying? They were not cheap but cost less that lulus if I remember correctly.
  • RunnerGirl238
    RunnerGirl238 Posts: 448 Member
    90degree brand at TJmaxx is actually great. Also, swear by Nike tights
  • Safari_Gal
    Safari_Gal Posts: 888 Member
    I’m a Lululemon girl - but I also like Sweaty Betty - have you tried them?

    PS- the Lulu “all the right places 2” have the most compression for running. Did you try those?
  • youngcaseyr
    youngcaseyr Posts: 293 Member
    edited December 2018
    I've been wearing the same 3 pairs of danskin workout capris for about 4 years and love them! I should probably get some new ones soon, but I'm not sure if I'll love the new designs as I'm not a fan of the new mesh fabric trend
  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    I've some Victoria seceet plaid leggings I love the feel of. But my cheapest leggings offer the best fit or ones by dance companies like Mondor.
  • tweekedgirl
    tweekedgirl Posts: 114 Member
    I've never had issues with Nike Epic Lux, but some of the cheaper Nike leggings do tend to fall down for me when running. H&M running tights also seem really good, bought a couple of those now, and much more affordable.
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    Anyone know of leggings that can survive a squat test? Because I check my local Marshall's when I go there, and none have passed the test. :|
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    missiontofitness wrote: »
    Anyone know of leggings that can survive a squat test? Because I check my local Marshall's when I go there, and none have passed the test. :|

    My wife and her trainer both wear Lululemon and have never had issues and they squat, deadlift, etc...
  • tess5036
    tess5036 Posts: 942 Member
    Fabletics are good
  • kindalikevelma
    kindalikevelma Posts: 1,337 Member
    mg07030 wrote: »
    I’m a Lululemon girl - but I also like Sweaty Betty - have you tried them?

    PS- the Lulu “all the right places 2” have the most compression for running. Did you try those?

    I’ve been meaning to try sweaty Betty. The lulus I’ve tried are the Tight Stuff ones. Maybe I need a different type. thanks!
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    Old Navy has some good tights. The high waist especially won't fall down. They have sales a lot too. Active wear goes 50%off quite regularly.
  • martaindale
    martaindale Posts: 2,286 Member
    I mostly wear fabletics high waisted for running. A lot of their new ones have a large horizontal pocket in the back waistband for a phone, which I love. Once I believed I was actually the size I am (kept ordering too big) they stay put. Also have a few different weight fabrics with different levels of compression.
    Once it gets hot I tend to switch to shorts. Got some from old navy I really like.
  • capaul42
    capaul42 Posts: 1,390 Member
    I like the Under Armour compression tights. They work for both my runs and deads and squats.
  • GrumpyHeadmistress
    GrumpyHeadmistress Posts: 666 Member
    Lululemon and Sweaty Betty are great but expensive.
    Decathalon are good and cheapish.

    I recommend Tikiboo if you are in Europe.
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    I have three brands I love that I can get at Marshall's and TJ Maxx - 90 Degree by Reflex, Marika and their other line Balance Collection. I have one pair of Nikes. I can run in all but the Balance Collection ones which I think are more geared towards yoga type stuff. The 90 Degree ones in particular I love, I think I have about 8 pairs.
  • royalwakandan
    royalwakandan Posts: 5 Member
    There's a brand called Lucy (I think they were bought out by North Face) but they make a Core Legging that is amazing! It doesn't slide down or move with running or squatting, even when you have a belly like I do. I highly recommend.
  • nancym30
    nancym30 Posts: 27 Member
    Girlfriend Collective leggings: the high rise compression ones. Fit like a dream, don't move, incredibly comfy and they are in great shape after two years of constant use. Highly recommend. Their online reviews are excellent too.
  • Tankiscool
    Tankiscool Posts: 11,105 Member
    You have a legging gremlin that hides in your leggings and pulls them down while you run. Only obvious answer here.

    I know its not the same but I have a pair of Nike like 3/4 length compression/leggings pants that I wear under shorts when I play bball. Never had an issue with them falling.
  • BeckyBeebs
    BeckyBeebs Posts: 16 Member
    Second Fabletics and Old Navy. I also have good luck with the C9 Champion compression high-waisted and RBX. All pass the squat test. High waisted seems to be the key for me to have them stay in place.
  • stephieleee
    stephieleee Posts: 113 Member
    edited January 2019
    I just got a pair of Nike tights that are great. I have a quite bit of tummy floof though so that might help with keeping them up lol.

    Have you tried sizing down? (assuming you're not the smallest size) I always feel if they're a bit tighter they have less chance of moving anywhere.

    Woops clearly didn't read OP properly. Good luck on your leggings quest!
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    rbx, 90 degree, brooks, old navy, c9
  • RubyDarling
    RubyDarling Posts: 171 Member
    Cotton On Active Core leggings.

    They're an Australian brand, but apparently it's available in the US - I have stopped buying my $100+ leggings and now exclusively wear these. They flatten your tummy, never ride down, squat proof... love them!
  • hnordtvedt
    hnordtvedt Posts: 21 Member
    I love Athleta's leggings. I do HIIT and the Contenders are my fave.
  • nooie19
    nooie19 Posts: 153 Member
    My husband bought me Lululemon yoga tights. I wouldn’t have spent that much money but I love them.! They are too cold though for winter running. He bought me Lululemon On th Fly pants for Christmas. I layered the yoga pants with On the Fly Pants for a run at 40 degrees and it worked great.

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