The Best (And Comfiest) Workout Leggings To Wear To The Gym And Everywhere Else

Walk in them, run in them – or just lounge around in them.

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by Natalie Hammond |
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If you haven't given in to the stretchy call of workout leggings (whether you're working out or not), now's the time to take the plunge. They're unbeatable when it comes to the practical-yet-comfortable genre of dressing that you get with gym wear - and they can look surprisingly polished. Wear yours with a supersized hoodie à la Kaia Gerber. Or, channel Hailey Bieber, who wear hers with comfy casuals for trips to the gym/coffee shop for green juice.

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Remember that if you're working out, always look for technical fabrics and clever design details. Alo Yoga is a favourite of Bieber's - not to mention Victoria Beckham's - and has the most 'grammable selection of leggings we've seen with sumptuous shades like dark plum, iced tea green and teal agate.

What with a mixture of hybrid working and heading to the gym, shops or office, we're still spending a lot of time dressed in multi-purpose workout wear. For leggings that will fast become your favourites, look for styles that have a pocket for your phone - Vuori's Studio Pocket Legging is one of our flattering and functional go-tos - and a sculpted, supportive waistband.

Varley has brilliant prints, Lululemon is the gold-standard in terms of do-it-all leggings, Ernest Leoty is your one-stop-shop for beautiful block colours that will make you feel motivated (or a little more cheerful, at the very least).

Gymshark, the hugely successful brand seen on many gym goer, is also one to watch when it comes to leggings (although its sports bras, long-sleeved tops and jackets are also worth adding to your basket).

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Vuori's sleek leggings come with a pocket so that you can easily go hands-free when you're out and about.

Nike, High-Rise Leggings
Price: £44.99
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Olivia Wilde swears by leggings from Nike. This high-rise style is a brilliant all-rounder.

These leggings will feel silky-smooth against your skin.

SKIMS, as you might expect, does seriously good leggings, whether your plans involve lounging or lunging.

M&S is one of the best places for workout leggings on the high street.

Lululemon's selection of leggings is legendary.

Adanola, Ultimate Pocket Leggings
Price: £39.99

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The fashion girlies are big fans of Adanola - and it's not hard to see why. The brand's got excellent price points, cute shades and supportive cuts. Win, win, win.

Sweaty Betty's 7/8 Gym Leggings have been tried and tested by almost everyone with a gym membership.

Gymshark is the brand making waves on the workout circuit. Take its seamless leggings for a spin.

Alo Yoga, 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Leggings
Price: £135
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Worn by Victoria Beckham, Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber, Alo leggings are iconic.

H&M, SoftMove™ Sports Tights
Price: £27.99

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And for a more affordable, but no less impactful, option, try H&M.

Varley has the best selection of prints we've come across.

Superdry, Training 7/8 Mesh Leggings
Price: £10.50 (was £34.99)

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Superdry's winter sale means that the price of its leggings has been slashed by 70%. Run!

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