11 Best Lululemon Leggings for Workouts and Lounging, According to Reviewers
Lululemon leggings are hands down one of the best pieces of activewear clothing to own. The figure-hugging fits, breathable fabrics, and fantastic stretch are some of the reasons they're considered the best leggings on the market.
And although Lululemon leggings are great to slip on ahead of a high or low-intensity workout, the brand also offers a variety of cozy fleece-lined pairs (the most popular are the Fast and Free high-rise tight and the Tech Fleece high-rise tight), which have also become a loungewear staple for many customers.
We curated a list of the most popular Luluelemon styles (like the Align and Wunder) that are worth every penny. We've also scoured all the customer reviews and highlighted unique features that stood out to us, so you can find a pair that would fit your needs best.
Looking for a new pair of leggings for running? We recommend going with the Everlux and Mesh Super-high-rise tight, which is crafted with a breathable and lightweight fabric. If compression is more of your preference, go for the Wunder Train high-rise tight. It's designed with a super stretchy material that also provides tummy control.
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Our Top Picks:
- Best overall: Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant with Pockets, $138
- Best for everyday wear: Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant, $118
- Best for running: Lululemon Swift Speed High-Rise Tight, $138
- Best for curvy body types: Lululemon Fast and Free High-Rise Crop, $118
- Best for tummy control: Lululemon InStill High-Rise Tight, $69
Align High-Rise Pant with Pockets 25
These Align leggings feel weightless and buttery-soft (thanks to the brand's unique Nulu fabric), and pocket-lovers will enjoy having plenty of hidden crevices to pack small essentials, like a cell phone, keys, chapstick, and more. They also feel so comfortable you’ll want to wear them even when you're just lounging around the house.
Customer Review: “Align high rise with pockets are my very favorites. The material is super soft yet holds its shape. The stretchiness is perfect and they contour to my body well. I like being able to carry my phone or small items that I need. I prefer the Align style over all others.”
Pro: ✓ Feels lightweight ✓ Designed for yoga
Con: X Only suitable for low-impact workouts
Available Sizes: 0-20
Colors: 14
Inseam lengths: 25”, 28”, 31”
Fabric Type: Nulu fabric
Athletes will fall in love with this pair of Lululemon leggings. They're great for high-impact workouts because they are crafted with a compression fabric that works to support and stabilize your muscles. The features also include a high-rise fit, quick-drying fabric, and a waistband cord that will prevent the leggings from falling down.
Customer Review: “All around favorite sports workout leggings. The Align doesn’t hold up as well for high-intensity workouts, so I purchased these. They are form-fitting and look awesome and wash well.”
Pro: ✓ Comes in three lengths ✓ Has a hidden pocket
Con: X Some customers note that material is see-through
Available Sizes: 0-20
Colors: 13
Inseam lengths: 25”, 28”, 31”
Fabric: Everlux
These All the Right Places High-Rise leggings are an essential if you are a fan of hot yoga or pilates. They are designed with a special Luxtreme fabric, that gives low-friction support, has a four-way stretch and feels cool to the touch. One of our favorite details about this pick is the hidden drawcord in the waistband so you can adjust it and not have to see the cords hanging in the front.
Customer Review: “I love these leggings! They're very comfortable and provide a more secure fit. Plus, the back seams help enhance my booty. There isn’t a front seam, which I love, and it keeps my anatomy a secret. These are the only type of leggings I’ll wear and I have them in almost every color.”
Pro: ✓ Feels breathable ✓ Sweat-wicking
Con: X Some customers note that the leggings stretched out after a few wears
Available Sizes: 0-20
Colors: 3
Inseam lengths: n/a
Fabric: Luxtreme
As you might assume from the name alone, these Swift Speed High Rise tights will aid your running endeavors. It has a slick material that assists with friction—a.k.a no chafing here—and stays up throughout a run thanks to its drawstring and unique Lycra-boosted Luxtreme fabric.
Customer Review: “This is my favorite material from Lulu! It feels thick enough in the right places and these leggings will not slide down during workouts or long runs! Happy with this purchase and already ordering another color!”
Pro: ✓ Lycra fabric helps with shape retention ✓ Breathable
Con: X The dye can transfer onto other garments
Available Sizes: 0-20
Colors: 10
Inseam lengths: 25” and 28”
Fabric: Luxtreme
Another great pick for runners, the Base Pace tight is smooth and feels feather-like light. It's designed with Lululemon’s cooling Nulux fabric and doesn’t have an inseam, which means there's no need to worry about friction bothering you during a run. In addition to runs, these are also great for a HIIT workout, or other types of cardio.
Customer Review: “Great leggings for running. They are really smooth, cool to the touch, and offer good compression. I'm short, so typical crops are more like capris, but the 17" crops are just what I need.”
Pro: ✓ Two side drop-in pockets ✓ Has a tighter waistband fit
Con: X The size runs a bit smaller
Available Sizes: 0-20
Colors: 4
Inseam lengths: 17” and 23”
Fabric: Nulux
Among the many cropped leggings available, these Invigorate High-Rise tights are the most versatile. They’re great transitional leggings to wear throughout every season and they can still keep you feeling warm during the winter chill, despite being cropped (just throw on some boots during your trip to the gym). With a good mix of stretch, durability, and compression, these cropped leggings are perfect for all types of activities.
Customer Review: “These are my favorite Lulu leggings by far. I own four pairs in different colors and they are my go-to. They have side pockets, are made with a smoothing material, and stay up during workouts or runs!
Pro: ✓ Hidden waistband pocket ✓ Side drop-in pockets
Con: X Some users note that the fit around the ankles is loose.
Available Sizes: 0-20
Colors: 3
Inseam lengths: 19” and 23”
Fabric: Nulux
Based on the buttery soft feel and comfy high-rise fit, you might think these leggings are just for lounging around, but they can actually endure way more than that. They're specifically designed for yoga and offer a light compression hold that also won’t slip down mid-workout.
Customer Review: “I got these instead of the Aligns and I’m so happy with them. I have a bigger stomach, and these compress it and make me look so snatched. They are so comfy, and cute and I would recommend these to anyone."
Pro: ✓ Designed for Yoga ✓Feels lightweight
Con: X Some customers note that the material feels too thin.
Available Sizes: 0-20
Colors: 23
Inseam lengths: 25” and 26”
Fabric: SmoothCover
It’s no secret that shopping for a curvier body comes with its abundance of struggles, and with leggings and athletic apparel in general; the hardship is only intensified. This Wunder Train Contour Fit style was designed with curvy bodies in mind. It features an adjusted hip-to-waist ratio that contours at the waist and gives a nice sculpted shape to the hips and thighs.
Customer Review: “I’m absolutely in love with the waist seam and the extra fabric really makes my curves look good. Normally, leggings just compress on my body rather than flaunt it, and these make me look great."
Pro: ✓ Contour fit ✓ Has a waistband drawcord
Con: X Somne users note that the sizes run small
Available Sizes: 0-14
Colors: 1
Inseam lengths: 25” and 28”
Fabric: Everlux
Everlux and Mesh Super-High-Rise Training Tight
These leggings are designed for training and are made from a breathable blend of Everlux and mesh fabrics that provide relief and air needed for intense and long workouts. It also has great stretch and feels supportive, thanks to the added lycra material.
Customer Review: “Love these tights! The material is great, the fit is perfect, the color is gorgeous, almost a periwinkle, and the mesh detailing is fun.”
Pro: ✓ Sweat-wicking ✓ Feels cool and sleek on the inside
Con: X Some customers note that waistband feels very tight
Available Sizes: 0-14
Colors: 3
Inseam lengths: n/a
Fabric: Everlux
InStill High-Rise Tight
Offering medium compression, this high-rise, cropped legging is good for cardio lovers and runners alike. It's made from SenseKnit Technology which offers targeted support and is sweat-wicking. Designed with a continuous drawcord to keep them in place while you move, it promises unrestricted running freedom so you can go the distance (literally).
Customer Review: “These are perfection in every sense of the word. Perfect fit, perfect color, and perfect performance. They fit awesome and look fantastic.”
Pro: ✓ Reflective details ✓ Continuous drawcord
Con: X Some users note it doesn't feel super stretchy
Available Sizes: 0-14
Colors: 1
Inseam lengths: 25" 28"
Fabric: SenseKnit
For travelers, you’ll love the aesthetically pleasing design of these Senseknit high-rise leggings just as much as you’ll love how comfortable they feel. They're lightweight, feel buttery soft, and offer a good amount of support around the tummy area.
Customer Review: “I love that they are NOT double lined. They STAY UP! I wear them casually, for a light workout at the gym, for barre and yoga. They're lightweight and fit great.”
Pro: ✓ No inseam for a smooth stride ✓ Fold-over envelope pockets
Con: X Some users note that the fit flattens the butt.
Available Sizes: 0-14
Colors: 1
Inseam lengths: n/a
Fabric: Nulu
