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Current sports tights in the test: Which are the perfect sports leggings?

Current sports tights in the test: Which are the perfect sports leggings?

If you ask around among colleagues and friends, everyone is constantly looking for THE perfect sports leggings – no wonder, as they have to withstand a lot of demands during a sports session.

It should fit well, make a nice figure, not be restrictive, absorb sweat and, above all, not be transparent on the bottom when doing squats, asanas etc.

In the best case scenario, the perfect pair of tights should not only cut a good figure during or on the way to sport. Even in everyday life, we are happy about a comfortable model that also looks stylish. What you might also be interested in: TikTok leggings for sporty curves.

That’s why we tested some models among our colleagues in the editorial team for exactly these criteria.

We tried out real classics, popular influencer brands and promising new products and were quite surprised by the results.

FIT FOR FUN tells you the best models and what you should pay attention to when buying.

Various models at a glance

Image about Fabletics Leggings

1. Fabletics PowerHold High-Waist Leggings

from around 65 euros

Image about Wunder Train Leggings from lululemon

2. lululemon: Wunder Train HR Crop

from 88.00 euros

Image on the topic of The North Face Leggings

3. The North Face Leggings

from 61 euros

Image on the topic of New Balance Leggings

4. NB Sleek High Rise Sport Legging 25″

from around 60 euros

Image on the topic of Formation Sculpt Adidas

5. Adidas: Formotion Sculpt

from around 85 euros

Image on the topic of woman wearing blue Rockay tights

6. Rockay Women’s Tights

from around 30 euros

Image about Power Tights from Stronger

7. STRONGER: Power tights

from around 79 euros

The best sports leggings tested

Fabletics PowerHold High Waist Leggings

Fabletics Leggings

Fabletics

Suitable for
Running, workout, yoga, everyday life
material
tight, stretchy, breathable
Special feature
4-way stretch material

Conclusion of the FIT FOR FUN editorial team:

Are you looking for leggings that are tight but not restrictive? The Fabletics Leggings is suitable for all sports such as running, strength training or yoga, but also cuts a good figure in everyday life. The leggings fit like a glove.

In our test, we subjected the leggings to various sports – and they mastered them all with flying colors.

Everything stays in place in the leggings during training. The material also feels pleasantly soft.

Conclusion: For us, one of the best all-rounder leggings on the market. The leggings will be too warm for sweaty workouts in the sunny months as the material is slightly thicker. Here is the one PureLuxe high-waist 7/8 leggings a top alternative!

lululemon: Wunder Train HR Crop

Wunder Train Leggings from lululemon

lululemon

High-end model

from 88.00 eurosat lululemon.de

Suitable for
training
material
77% nylon and lycra spandex
Special feature
with waist pocket

Conclusion of the FIT FOR FUN editorial team:

Wanted: Tights that look good both in everyday life and during high-intensity training sessions. Found: The Lululemon HighRise Crop 23.

Lululemon’s training tights feel soft and give us plenty of room to move. Nevertheless, it sits tightly on the body during sweaty workouts. The very high waistband fits well – almost a little too well. There could have been a little more air on the stomach. However, the feeling may be perceived differently depending on your body shape. Otherwise we felt right at home in the Lululemon.

A little note for short athletes: The fabric above the ankle may not fit completely as the ideal fit was designed for medium-sized women.

The North Face Leggings

The North Face Leggings

The North Face

Suitable for
training
material
77% recycled polyester, 23% elastane/knit
Special feature
Particularly stretchy

The The North Face Sport Tights is a lightweight and flexible legging that has been specially developed for sweaty running sessions and workouts. The material dries very quickly and does not weigh you down. Still, it feels solid and high quality. A great legging for anyone who likes a lot of freedom of movement. The only disadvantage: It’s thin, but you can see the underwear.

NB Sleek High Rise Sport Leggings 25″

New Balance leggings

New Balance

For high-intensity training

from around 60 euros

Suitable for
Training, running
material
high quality, elastic, quick drying
Special feature
4-way stretch material

Conclusion of the FIT FOR FUN editorial team:

The Sleek High Rise Sport Legging from New Balance is the perfect companion for sweaty workouts. The elastic and extra wide waistband ensures that the leggings stay in place during training. Even during fast runs, the high-rise leggings stay in place. The waistband is of course always a matter of taste, although it is quite wide, it can be a bit restrictive.

The material is also very comfortable on the skin and opaque, which means the leggings don’t get too warm and are also easy to wear in spring and autumn.

All in all, a great sports tight for intensive training!

Adidas: Formotion Sculpt

Formation Sculpt Adidas

Adidas

Tights with shaping effect

from around 85 eurosat sportscheck.de

Suitable for
training
material
seamless, knit material
Special feature
made from various, functional recycled materials

Conclusion of the FIT FOR FUN editorial team:

A tight with a shaping effect? The Formotion Sculpt Leggings from adidas are an almost futuristic model. Targeted compression areas are used where support is required without restricting freedom of movement during training.

The knit material follows every movement without any problems and guarantees absolute visibility even when squatting.

You have to get used to the tight compression fit for a while – but then it creates a great figure and is absolutely non-slip.

Women’s tights from Rockay

Woman wearing blue Rockay tights

Rockay

Sustainable high-performance tights

from around 30 eurosrockay.com

Suitable for
Training, running
material
recycled polyester and elastane
Special feature
Includes cell phone pocket with zipper; For each pair, 357g (38 bottles) of plastic waste is removed from the ocean

Conclusion of the FIT FOR FUN editorial team:

Rockay’s running tights feel like a second skin. The tights are particularly suitable for sweaty workouts. The fabric dries super quickly.

We also like the fit. It gives us enough room to move. Nothing pinches here, quite the opposite: the waistband is so elastic and soft that we’re happy about the lacing. The lockable cell phone pocket on the side is also practical. The reflective logo ensures better visibility in the dark.

Even though the sports tights are opaque, the thin fabric allows underwear or unpleasant skin imperfections to show through. If that doesn’t bother you, the Rockay Tights are a good choice.

STRONGER: Power tights

Power tights from Stronger

Stronger

Made from recycled materials

from around 79 euros

Suitable for
training
material
quick-drying, breathable, sustainable
Special feature
hidden pockets in the waistband

Conclusion of the FIT FOR FUN editorial team:

The style is convincing: The slightly shiny material gives these training tights a high-quality look without being bulky and the stripes on the leg provide that certain extra something.

However, when it comes to comfort and fit, they can’t keep up with the other leggings: In the test, we had to pull up the high-waist waistband regularly – the extra elastic band inside doesn’t help either. While it is very stretchy when training, it is also slightly scratchy and not as airy as other models.

Test conclusion: Our favorites

Finding the perfect leggings is not that easy. The selection is huge and the different models can vary greatly in quality, price and fit.

Our test winning leggings are these PowerHold high waist leggings from Fabletics because it is ideal for all sports.

This is how we tested

For a comprehensive description and evaluation of the different leggings, we tested the models during workouts, yoga and in everyday life. Each model was considered individually and evaluated based on its properties.

We paid particular attention to the following criteria:

  • Wearing comfort:The most important factor: Are the leggings comfortable to wear? Do you feel comfortable in her? Does it provide enough support and at the same time enough freedom of movement? Do you get marks from wearing it?
  • Seat:Well-fitting leggings when exercising are half the battle, as they allow you to fully concentrate on your exercises. We tested: Do the leggings fit well? Does it hug the body? Is she slipping? Is there a compression or a shaping effect?
  • Opaqueness:Of course, your underwear shouldn’t be visible under your leggings during a workout. We do the ultimate check: Do the leggings withstand the squat test?
  • Material:The material is the decisive factor that distinguishes sports clothing from everyday clothing. We paid attention to how breathable and high-quality the materials of the leggings are. Are sustainable materials perhaps even used? Does it have reflectors?
  • Suitable for:Are the tights better for a relaxing yoga session or can they also keep up with a HIIT workout?
  • Design:The design also plays a decisive role in sportswear. If the leggings are a cool eye-catcher, you’ll ultimately want to slip into them.

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