The Best Leggings in Canada

The name says it all: those are the best cotton leggings for chilling on a couch. (Certainly, you can also wear them to a gym.) They are made of soft cotton jersey fabric that feels pleasant against the skin and suitable for a variety of activities. As one customer noted, the fabric is light and very comfortable: these are the only cotton leggings that she has found that she likes. She tried a few other brands over the years but decided to stick with TNA.   

Those TnaCHILL leggings are also high-waisted and feature a wide waistband for ultimate comfort: that fact also allows you to wear cropped tops and still feel comfortable. They come in 30 different colours so you can pick a few (after all they cost only $25), and mix and match them with different outfits.   

If you are looking for fashionable leggings that pair well with boots or high heels then those faux leather from SPANX can help to create an edgy look. Surely, they might be at a high price point, but as one customer noted, she tried various other cheaper brands but nothing came anywhere near close.

The pair has a slimming effect due to a wide waistband and perfect positioning on the body. Another customer noted that, no matter what you do they are not see-through, they are comfortable, high wasted and they hold in the lower belly for a more flattering look.   

Honey Sculpt leggings have the perfect amount of compression that keeps your body well-shaped, yet does not make your moves uncomfortably restrained. Instead, high-quality innovative fabric that is designed in honeycomb pattern provides maximum support for working out and comfort for wearing them on a daily basis.   

Overall, wearing these leggings creates a slimmer contour of the lower body, while enhancing curves and hiding the appearance of cellulite. As the brand promises, these leggings do not only visibly lift butt and highlight the right part of your body, but they were tested and withstand different levels of pulling during yoga, fitness, jogging and other types of workouts. 

Winters in Canada are cold and quite extended. Thus, it would be depressing and unnecessary to wear bundles of snow pants, heavy parkas and Sorel boots all the time. If you still want some fashionable experience and look for a pair of pants that would not only go well with combat boots and wool coats on days when cold is bearable, then fleece-lined leggings might be the right choice.   

The NYFC leggings are also designed to provide figure-shaping support. The fabric is thick and stretchy enough to sit snug around your hips and legs, so the pants move along your motions without you constantly having to pull them up. The only complaint a few customers had is that they feel too short in the legs and are not ideal for tall people. 

With extra fabric in the belly area, those leggings grow with you. The waistline goes over your baby bump, and a comfortable elastic keeps pants on so you can be active without feeling uncomfortable in your clothes. Besides stretching, the waistband can also shrink back so you can always keep on wearing those leggings even after pregnancy.   

Seamless fabric on hips and thighs creates one solid line that smooths silhouette, plus the absence of unnecessary details and funky prints allow you to wear those maternity leggings with any top from a hoodie to a button-up shirt.   

Whenever a person needs reliable sports gear, Nike is one of the brands to trust in. These yoga tights are also made from durable, moisture-wicking fabric which makes them an ideal pair for casual wear and workouts. Nike Infinalon fabric provides infinite comfort no matter the type of movement you do.

Because they are made of thinner than usual, but more durable yarns, they have a stronger compressive feel on the body while feeling lightweight at the same time. These leggings are also designed with minimal seam lines to create a smooth appearance and a tight high-rise wide waistband for a body-hugging feel. As one customer noted, usually leggings are a bit loose on her in some places, but these hug her everywhere and leave no loose material.  

The only concern some people have is that, for workouts with bands, the fabric can start to peel/rub off under the bands. 

Gym Shark leggings are made for you to have a high performance during workouts, be it weight lifting, fitness or yoga. They combine high-waisted design, moisture-wicking fabric and seamless sides so every movement you make would be done in ultimate comfort.   

This particular model has about twenty different colours to pick from, thus you can have a few different options to go with printed or colourful sports bras and sweatshirts. 

Reflex High Waist is all you want from a pair of plain leggings to wear on daily basis. They have a slimming waist and hip effect due to stretchy, durable fabric and a thick waistband. As one customer noticed, these tights almost feel like better quality than Lululemon’s, except definitely not as stretchy.

Some observed that leggings snug and hold you well, at the same time not being see-through, which is an important factor if you are wearing a cropped top with them. The material is nice enough for it to be breathable but thick enough to prevent those camel toes when hip thrusting.   

Besides that, the leggings have a hidden waistband pocket where you can carry your credit card, smartphone, or house keys when running some quick errands.   

Those 90 Degree leggings are available in 20 different colours, so you can always pick the right one for your wardrobe or get a few different ones and experiment with outfits.   

Who doesn’t like Lululemon? Founded in 1998 in Vancouver as a yoga wear brand, they became popular and loved by anyone who chooses an active lifestyle. Whatever clothes they make, the main focus is on quality and comfort. Even though they started as yoga wear, now you can find plenty of styles for running, cycling, training and other types of exercise.   

As for their Align leggings, while they were designed for yoga, as one customer noted, these leggings are soft and comfortable to lounge around the house. But if you plan on wearing them out, you need a long shirt; the fabric is not thick enough. Those leggings are known for their lightweight buttery-soft feeling on the skin, which is ideal for leisure time or light workouts.  

Another feature is a high-rise waistband. According to another customer who bought these leggings while 19 weeks pregnant, she had a hard time shopping for comfortable maternity leggings for her height: most had awful saggy crotch areas. She added that normally she wears size eight pre-pregnancy, but going sized up to a 10 and at nearly 20 weeks these were the most comfortable maternity/not actual maternity leggings she had found. 

Just like anything else that comes from Aerie is comfortable and cozy; these crossover leggings are ultra-light with soft support and a weightless touch. The fabric is buttery-smooth, and even though it is almost weightless on the skin it is thick and dark enough so you can wear them with cropped tops. Other than that, they are a versatile pair that can be worn to work with a button-up shirt and around the city with sweaters, hoodies and jackets. Like one customer noticed, those leggings give you the curves you want and make your body look right. Even though she loves all aerie leggings, these are her favourite pair. The leggings have a crossover waistband: a v-seam made to fit your waist and hips in all the right ways and prevents underwear from showing when you bend.  

Another customer who is an athlete and an avid weightlifter is always looking for leggings that would fit her athletic build. She bought Lululemon, and they constantly fall at the waist. She bought these and loves them for the gym or any other activity. Overall based on customers’ reviews, the material type we can easily call those the best comfortable leggings. 

While there are plenty of leggings with side pockets on the market, we find this Hyba from Reitmans a bit different: they do feature a side pocket on the leg, but unlike any other, it comes with a zipper. Thus, no matter if you put a credit card or a phone in there you do not have to worry about it falling out.   

The Hyba leggings are made of stretch jersey, and while they might not be the best option for workouts, they are an ideal pair for wearing with casual shoes and jackets to school or around the city. According to one customer, these leggings are high waist that sucks in all the jiggly bits. She got her usual size; it fits snug but comfortable. Thus, she wears these more for running errands than workouts. 

Most of the time men look for leggings that would be a base layer to wear underneath short during training. Made from Super-light HeatGear fabric those Armour leggings deliver superior coverage. Plus, they are lightweight and thin enough to wear comfortably underneath training shorts. To say more about the material, it is made to wick sweat and dry fast, so no matter how intense your training is, your body temperature should stay at the proper level. The anti-odour technology fabric also prevents the growth of odour-causing microbes.   

These leggings’ design is very ergonomic: seamless high abrasion areas ensure comfort during movements, and a wide, exposed elastic waistband prevents them from sliding down. Another convenient feature is a drop-in pocket on the right side for easy storage. As one customer noted, he usually is not a fan of compression clothing and has not worn much of it. But these have changed his mind; they feel great and are comfortable. Also, he likes that they have a pocket for an iPhone.

Compression socks and leggings became a part of workout attire for one fair reason: because of the applied pressure, they help to stimulate blood circulation, thus prevent varicose. Those Elevate compression leggings are made from a smooth, breathable medium compression jersey that stretches four ways–just enough for necessary comfort and hold while you are training.

The leggings are super breathable, not too heavy, and stay up during workouts; it is nice not having to pull them up several times while working out. To other features, those leggings have elasticized high-rise waistband that keeps the tummy under control and allows you to wear them with cropped tops, and breathable nylon mesh panels at thighs and calves that provide extra ventilation.

UNIQLO is known for producing clothes that are comfortable, simple, and both casual and professional oriented. The same applies to those leggings pants that combine comfort and style. Because of such details as back pockets, waistband and a button, they, even though feel like leggings, do not look like such. We find those the best leggings to wear as pants. They look professional enough to style them with blazers and button-up tops for work, yet at the same time, they can be worn with casual sneakers and hoodies.   

According to a reviewer on the UNIQLO website, she has a little bit of a belly and hates when it feels the slightest bit tight. These pants are stretchy everywhere, does not matter what position you sit in.

According to many reviewers, these No Nonsense jeggings are not just a jean pattern printed on normal leggings; they have a jean-like texture. These jeggings are durable and go fine through the regular wash.   

The pair features two back pockets, a narrow waistband, contrast stitching and comfortable stretchy fabric that highlight curves without revealing unnecessary details. You can easily style them with blazers, sweaters and blouses as well as heels or sneakers. The only complaint a few customers had is that these are not high enough in the waist. Thus, unless you are wearing a longer top make sure not to bend too low.