The Right High-Waisted Leggings for Your Sport

No matter your sport of choice, high waisted leggings are there to support you. From running on the treadmill to coffee runs with your friends, high waisted leggings sport thick waistbands and a high-rise fit so you can bend, twist, and stretch as much as you like without them digging in or rolling down.

From running leggings that refuse to budge during a 10k to gym leggings that stay put during every squat and even yoga leggings and pilates leggings that refuse to bunch up during roll downs. If you prefer a snug and secure fit, this is the style for you.

How to Choose the Perfect Pair of High-Waisted Leggings

Shopping for a new pair of high-waisted leggings? With so many features to consider, it might not seem like a walk on the treadmill. Here are some tips to help you choose.

Flared or classic leg high-waisted leggings

The classic slimline fit of leggings is great for any workout session. There’s no extra fabric to snag or trip over and it means your yoga instructor can see your form from across the room. 

If you’re into a more street-wear look for your athleisure wear, flared leggings are the way to go. The on-trend silhouette seamlessly takes you from treadmill to brunch. Form and function all rolled into one comfortable design. 

Full-length or cropped high-waisted leggings

On cooler days, full-length high waisted leggings are a great go-to option to keep your legs warm while still offering that great moisture-wicking fabric that we know and love.

Cropped leggings are great for hot yoga sessions for just keeping cooler on warm days. They can be cropped to mid calf, capri length, or 7/8 leggings which is only slightly shorter than full length but looks great with lo-top trainers. 

Waistband detail

It may seem like a simple aesthetic choice, but the design of the waistband you choose actually matters more than you might think. 

• Straight waistbands provide maximum core stability, stay in place during inversions, and prevent gaps at the lower back when bending over.
• V-shaped waistbands create visual slimming and offer targeted compression around the natural waistline.
• Foldover or drawstring waistbands offer adjustable rise heights and customised tightness.

Colour

Colour may be a personal style choice, but it’s one that matters. Match your leggings to your top and trainers for a seamless look or mix and match shades to suit your look. 

Blues and greys offer a serene feel to a yoga flow, purples and blacks are great transitional colours to go from studio to brunch, and pops of colour like coral pink are a fun way to stand out during a HIIT class.