These $36 Amazon leggings rival Lululemon and Athleta — and I bought 8 pairs
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So, yes, I have a pair of these leggings for every day of the week and a spare — that's how much I love them. First of all, they're incredibly soft, if you can't guess that by the name. I'd compare the brand's Butterluxe fabric to Athleta's Transcend leggings or Lululemon's Align leggings. They're also super stretchy and moisture-wicking, and they offer gentle compression.
More on that compression: It's gentle — as in, not so powerful that I have lines from the seams on my skin when I take off these leggings (if you know, you know). They're high-waisted, so they hold my tummy in and don't slip down as I walk, run or do any other type of workout.
Another must-mention feature? They're not see-through! I've purchased black, navy, brown and a light sage green, and even the lightest color is fully opaque. I feel confident wearing them to pilates classes without a longer top to cover my backside.
Considering all of this, I'm shocked they're only $36 (even less in many colors!) — similar leggings from other brands can cost upwards of $100. And they come in multiple lengths (25 and 28 inches) and sizes XXS to 4X.
Between the 25- and 28-inch inseams, more than 12,000 leggings lovers give these a five-star rating.
"SO good. These are the best leggings I've bought off of Amazon," said one discerning shopper. "So buttery, stretchy, breathable, squat proof, no camel toe and perfect high-waisted tummy control."
"I will never get my leggings anywhere else!" exclaimed another leggings lover. "These are so buttery smooth and have just the right amount of stretch... I was worried they wouldn't be long enough or big enough, but I was wrong! They look small when you take them out of the package, but trust me they will fit."
One self-proclaimed Lululemon loyalist even said: "I was shocked at the quality of these leggings... I love the fit, and the leggings are not see-through when doing any type of [yoga or pilates] pose. I fully recommend them if you are looking to switch over to more affordable workout clothes. They also have really cute matching tops (which I got)."
Of course, nothing is perfect: These leggings run a little big and stretch out a little as you wear them, so you'll want to choose a size down from your regular size. They also only offer sizes 2X, 3X and 4X in limited colors.
Some Amazon reviewers agree with me. One four-star fan said: "So soft, like a second skin — I wanna love these so bad, but they are so big! I'd definitely size down."
"Excellent feel, enough compression that I feel 'dressed' when I wear them, but might try a size down because I feel like they stretch out too much," added another.
These leggings also come in flares! However, they're not too flared — they're more "bootcut" (or in this case, "sneaker cut").
If you find that you like the softness of these leggings, check out CRZ Yoga's other Butterluxe items and its SoftAura line. This crewneck is also a favorite of mine, so you better believe I bought two.
If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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