8 Best Leggings (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Leggings could like well be my real skin. They are my uniform for everything, from work to work from home to work up the appetite. The best leggings rise to the challenge. But finding those can feel like an Olympic sport. I’ve tried countless pairs looking for the perfect ones, and not all of them are great. Some compress you like a sausage casing, others collapse into shapeless blobs after a wash, and the worst? The ones that look amazing until the light hits them, and suddenly they are transparent.

This guide features the pairs of leggings WIRED staffers and I keep in heavy rotation. They went through the wringer – squats, sprints and endless hours the couch– and they came out intact. Our top picks are more than just multifunctional; they’re stylish enough to wear outside the gym, built to handle repeated wash cycles, and comfortable enough to wear all day. We’ve also prioritized thoughtful details like zippered pockets for your keys, deep side pockets for your phone, and wide waistbands that won’t roll up or dig into your skin.

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