The Sweet Life: Diary of a Health Nut: Review of Workout Leggings

Hello friends,

I thought I would write a legging recap for you since I have personally struggled finding leggings that are high quality, affordable, & squat proof. Keep in mind this is my own personal opinion, so others may feel differently. I also am not paid to write this post and purchased each item myself. For reference on sizing, I am 5' 3'' and fluctuate between 125lbs-130lbs. If you want to skip to the bottom and not read the full review, I rank these in order of which I would buy again for a quick reference guide. So let's dive in...

Gymshark

Flex Leggings

Price: $50 plus tax & shipping
Comfort: 5/10 , I had the first make of these and they did not sit right on my hips. Now they have a new flex that is high waisted
Material: 6/10, Does not hold up as well (I kept getting holes in the inseam areas even though they were not too tight on me
Squat proof: 8/10, Yes, but overtime the fabric starts to wear out
True to size: Yes, I ordered a size small
Other comments: The detail on the pants really highlight the booty, if you are looking for a legging to do that for you then these might be a good purchase. At first, I was so into Gymshark but now I am finding other companies do a better job of making quality leggings and have better customer service, free shipping, etc.
Overall rating: 6/10

Joggers

I had a old version, but they are similar to the Solace Bottoms
Price: $45 ish plus tax & shipping
Comfort: 5/10, the joggers that I purchased were a little too tight for my liking
Material: 6/10, the material was light and a slight stretch
Squat proof: more of a casual wear pant and less of a lifting pant
True to size: I would say to order a size bigger than normal if you like your joggers a little looser like me. I ordered a size small.
Other comments: I probably would not buy their joggers again
Overall rating: 5/10

BuffBunny

Luna Leggings (mint color)

Price: $58 plus tax & shipping
Comfort: 6/10, the material was thicker and more compressing
Material: 7/10, I would have given this a higher rating but I did not like the color I had to purchase (other colors were sold out). I always tend to go with darker colors so you do not see sweat marks. The material color also faded in spots.
Squat proof: 10/10,Yes
True to size: I think I would size up if I order these again, I ordered a size small. This was one of their first launch items, so they may have changed the sizing/material since I bought them.
Other comments: These leggings are definitely on the pricey end. They have side pockets which is super convenient for your phone and other things you may need to bring to the gym. I may try these out again in the future, but not for awhile.
Overall rating: 7.5/10

Lululemon

Potentially the In the Flow Crop II Legging (my husband bought me them for Valentine's Day from Amazon, so I am not completely sure) They look like this:

Price: crop leggings are $88-$118 online/ also sold in stores
Comfort: 8/10, these leggings are compression material and are high waisted.
Material: 9/10, I have had mine for 2 years and they still feel just as good as when I got them
Squat proof: 10/10, yes
True to size: Yes, I believe my husband ordered size 4.
Other comments: I absolutely love these leggings, although they are quite the investment and they no longer make this style. I may eventually buy more of these, but they are not an every year buy for me due to how expensive they are
Overall rating: 9/10

Fabletics

High- waisted solid Powerhold Leggings- Black

Price: $44.95 plus tax & shipping (please note they have sales often & I got this pair for $13 with free shipping when I first signed up for the VIP, 2 for $24 sale. They also have free shipping if you are a VIP and spend over $49)
Comfort: 10/10, they are sweat wicking & more compression than other styles. They are comfortable on your skin & I really never want to take them off.
Material: 10/10, I recently purchased these so I will update this once I have worn them for a few months, but overall the quality of the fabric seems very high and able to withstand time & activity.
Squat proof: 10/10, yes I have been squatting in these and absolutely love that my butt does not show & the leggings cover everything... another reason I get high waisted.
True to size: yes, I got my normal size (small) and they fit perfectly. You could size up a size if you don't like things super tight.
Other comments: This company is my absolute new favorite place to buy leggings because they are affordable, comfortable, and look good!
Overall rating: 10/10

Seamless high waisted solid capri- Burgundy

Price: $39.95 as a VIP plus shipping & tax (unless you spend over $49 then you get free shipping, I also got this pair of leggings as my 2 for $24 sale when I first signed up as a VIP which is free of charge and no membership fee which I will explain more below)
Comfort: 10/10, I absolutely love how these fit. I really like that there are no seams to rub or hit in weird places. It almost feels as though you aren't wearing pants. They are buttery soft.
Material: 10/10, The material feels high quality and stretches well when lifting weights. I also wear these as lifestyle leggings because they are so dang comfortable. As above, I will update this overtime since these are newer leggings for me. These are also moisture wicking & chafe resistant.
Squat proof: 10/10, Yes. These are definitely squat proof.
True to size: Yes, I ordered a small. The nice thing about these leggings compared to the powerhold is there is they are more giving because there is less compression.
Other comments: I am going to buy more of these for myself so that I can wear them for both lifestyle & the gym. I am shorter in height so these hit lower on me than a capri.
Overall rating: 10/10

High Waisted Solid Heathered 7/8 leggings- Burgundy

Price: $49.95 as a VIP (free shipping when you spend $49, I purchased these when they were on sale for launch at $29 and I paid a total of $38 after tax & shipping. Let me also say that shipping is decently fast to Indianapolis).
Comfort: 9.5/10, I really do like the material of these leggings and the heathered look is super cool. They are comfortable to workout in and lift weights or do cardio (personally test these things out before reviewing).
Material: 9.5/10, They are super soft material, all way stretch, chafe resistant, & moisture resistant (I sweat a lot when doing cardio so I did have some visible sweat marks in the crotch area with this color as other people do after cardio, this does not personally bother me but if you are someone who doesn't like that then I would go with a black or darker color legging).
Squat proof: 10/10, yes
True to size: yes, I ordered a size small and they were true to size but a little on the tighter side so you could always size up on these.
Other comments: Fabletics does have a 30 day perfect fit guarantee which is nice because it can be scary to order things online if you do not get to try it on first. These 7/8 leggings are better for me than the full length leggings due to my height. If you are on the shorter side, I would recommend the same for you!
Overall rating: 9.5/10

*Update, I liked the Fabletics leggings so much that I just bought a seamless black legging & another heathered gray pair

Underarmour

Most similar to the current Fly fast leggings- capri

Price: $40 ish, I got mine on the clearance rack for $10 plus tax
Comfort: 6/10
Material: 5/10
Squat proof: 9/10, yes if you choose the right size for you
True to size: Yes, I purchased these a size smaller than my normal size because they were on sale and they were a little too tight for my comfort. I could wear them and workout in them but they squeezed my stomach too much.
Other comments: I have not really been a huge fan of under armour leggings and will probably not buy any more of their leggings in the future.
Overall rating: 6.5/10

Victoria's Secret

Joggers- most similar to classic jogger (I have both a black pair and burgundy pair)

Price: $46.95 plus tax (can buy in store or online, online you will pay shipping)
Comfort: 10/10
Material: 10/10, material is super comfortable, I do not dry mine because I don't want them to shrink
True to size: I sized up on my joggers and got a size medium because I like mine baggy.
Squat proof: didn't wear them to the gym, I use them more as a lounge pant
Other comments: The inside of my jogger shed so much at the beginning mostly because they are like a cotton material. They have been super warm this winter for Indiana weather.
Overall rating: 10/10