The Top 12 Most Comfortable Yoga and Workout Leggings

A lot of women love the Live In High Waist Leggings from Zella. They are on the pricey side, but by most accounts, they will outlast your less expensive brands by quite a bit, making them pretty good value for not only the durability but the luxury and the comfort that you also get.

Zella’s fabric is nice and thick, so they won’t be see-through, but are too soft and stretchy due to the high-quality materials they use.

The Zella Live In High Waist Leggings are explicitly designed to be comfortable when you are working out. One of the comfort features is a high waist, no-slip waistband band that won’t roll down when you are moving around. The material is also moisture-wicking so that you won’t overheat in this style. For the most part, they are a pretty versatile pant that looks great as athletic wear or with boots and a sweater.

Available from Nordstrom

One of the best budget options is the Old Navy High-Waisted Yoga Leggings. If you get them on sale, the price can get as low as $15, with the quality and durability of this style being quite good, making them a great deal for the price. These leggings are fantastic because they stay in place, are made of a comfy yet durable material, and they wash well.

Often the budget styles of workout pants can be the worst for transparency, but these high-rise yoga pants are not see-through at all. They are thick but manage to remain breathable and won’t stretch out. The thickness also means that you don’t see anything under the pant. The waist is the trendy high-rise waist that is great for moving around, and it isn’t tight.

Available from Old Navy

Gym People’s Thick High Waist Yoga Pants with Pockets are currently one of the best selling leggings on Amazon with over 8,000 five star reviews. At only $28 a pair, women love the thick supportive feel of the fabric that is great for yoga or working out while still being soft and stretchy enough for wearing when you want to relax.

Reviewers love the generously sized side pockets that can fit pretty much anything you need. The high waist is also loved for not rolling down and staying in place when you move around. You can get this style in cropped and full-length cuts, in 33 different colors, and prints.

The Prana Becksa Legging for women is a top-rated style (4.7/5 on over 300 reviews) that women love for the unique soft (yet strong) comfy ribbed fabric. These work well for working out and everyday wear and are comfortable and stretchy for lounging in. One feature that everyone loves is the non-bulky roomy side pockets that can easily fit a phone.

Since they are 7/8 length, they are slightly cropped, so the length hit most women just above the ankle. The high rise waistband works well for not digging into your waist or going too high as some other high waisted leggings can. Women love the Becksa because it is versatile and a perfect weight that can easily transition to different seasons and situations.

Outdoor Voices Flex 7/8 Legging is a favorite of women who are looking for a lightweight, breathable legging that will keep them comfy when getting their sweat on. It features a flexible waistband that helps add to the freedom of movement you get from this style.

If you are looking for a little different look, this comes in a beautiful snow leopard print that makes a lot of women happy to wear. Reviewers rave about the buttery soft fabric that feels amazing to wear without being too tight or overly compressed. If you are looking for a flattering, super comfortable choice that allows for tons of movement, the Flex may be a good choice for you.

Available from Outdoor Voices

Girlfriend Collective’s High-Rise Pocket Legging has a bit more compression than some of the other leggings on this list. They are also probably the most environmentally sustainable since they are made from recycled water bottles (79% RPET). This is another design that includes convenient and much-loved side pockets for phone or keys. These aren’t a good choice if you want a soft, barely-there feel, but they are comfortable for those looking for a durable legging that feels smooth and has a stretchy look.

These work hard at staying in place during high-intensity workouts. Fans of this style love the quality, the gentle compression, a great range of colors, and good for the environment. Most women find that they are great for exercise as well as lounging around.

Available from Girlfriend Collective

Another popular budget option is the 90 Degree By Reflex Women’s Power Flex Yoga Pants that sell on Amazon. The price for this brand can’t be beaten, and these yoga pants are reportedly outstanding quality, fit most women’s bodies nicely, and are very comfortable. The nylon and spandex blend fabric is moisture-wicking, so it will keep the sweat off your skin when you are working out. They are thick, soft, and have good control, so you won’t have to be continually adjusting them when you are exercising. They also wash and wear well and should last quite a while according to most reviews.

Overall these leggings seem to be an excellent buy for the price. They tick all the boxes for a perfect legging and then some, including being stretchy but not at all see-through, having a soft material that is neither too hot for working out nor too cold to wear outside in colder weather.  They even have a small key pocket that can fit some cell phones.

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Lululemon has a lot of fans that love the Align Pant. They are expensive, but most women love them for comfort, especially for yoga practice and for everyday wear.

What is cool about the Align is that it comes in 15 lightweight, beautiful colors and the material is very soft. The downside to this style is that you have to be pretty careful with the fabric as it has a bit of a tendency to pill since it is so soft and thin. You may also run into issues with transparency depending on the color that you choose.

Available from Lululemon

These celebrity favorites from Alo are a great option if you are looking for more of a high-end style. Alo is an L.A.-based brand that has a wide range of legging options from basic styles to fashion-forward cutting edge looks.  Alo’s designs are known for the excellent mix of stretch and firmness, as well as the comfortable compression that they offer.

One of Alo’s most popular styles is the Alo High Waist Leggings. Women love the comfort of this style, as well as the excellent fit of this design. Currently, they come in a few color options. The material is pretty thick, so they can cover areas you may not want to draw attention to. The design also doesn’t ride up or slide around if you are doing an intense workout

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Back to budget options for a minute. The IUGA Yoga Pants are another much-loved style that sells on Amazon that is great if you are looking for something comfortable and affordable to wear.

These yoga pants seem to fit most women in a flattering way and work well for running, hiking, yoga, and everyday wear. They are comfortable, thick, and do not appear to be transparent since they are more of a spandex material. They also have pockets on the side that can fit items as large as a cell phone. They come in a rainbow of colors that wash and wear well.

Available from Amazon

Fabletics are another excellent option if you are looking for good quality workout pants without having to pay a high price. Fabletics is a mostly web-based (although they have been opening quite a few brick and mortar stores recently) business that works on a subscription-based model where you sign up for a VIP membership.

If you don’t shop or opt-out of buying something every month, you get charged $49.95 a month that you can use as a credit later. You can shop as a guest on Fabletics and still order the clothes, but you don’t get the big discounts. It is a good website if you wear athletic items a lot and love to get new stuff all the time.

As far as their leggings go, most people agree that the quality, fit, and fabric of Fabletics are equivalent to higher-priced competitors like Lululemon or Zella, but with the VIP membership, you can get them at a much lower cost, sometimes as low as $20. They also make a point to ensure that the leggings aren’t see-through.

Available from Fabletics

If you want a good quality, moderately price black option that is thick, flexible, and that will make you look great, you are going to want to check out the Gap Fit Blackout Legging. Since it is Gap, you have to wait for them to go on sale, as the regular price is a tad high.

If you do get them on sale, these are excellent leggings for winter, for working out, or just wearing with a stylish outfit. They are comfy, soft, and there is no chance of seeing through these Blackout Leggings. The material does have a bit of a sheen to it (which doesn’t show in the pictures).

Available from Gap