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Sweaty Betty leggings alternatives?

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Lollyl88 · 30/12/2024 20:34

Hi. Can anybody give a recommendation for exercise leggings? Or are sweaty Betty still worth the investment? Many thanks in advance 😊

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BeretInParis · 30/12/2024 21:02

I really rate Fabletics. And you can cancel any subscription.

Gymbunny2025 · 30/12/2024 21:36

I only wear gymshark.

frockandcrocs · 30/12/2024 21:44

My last two pairs of SB leggings have broken within a couple of months of purchase (but I still have some that are 5/6/7 years old that look as good as new!). Quality is shite now.

I have swapped to Gymshark, I actually find them super comfy, flattering and good quality. It was a brand I wrote off for a long time abuse I thought it was just an influencer thing 😂

ParadiseLaundry · 30/12/2024 21:48

Another vote here for Gymshark!

peanutcookie · 30/12/2024 21:49

Another vote for Gymshark. I do have a few pairs of SB but haven't bought in a while and they are great too but so pricey. I bought a pair from Halara and liked those too

Original poster
Lollyl88 · 30/12/2024 22:04

Oooo. I have never heard of Fabletics or Gymshark. Will take a look 😊

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bangwhistle · 30/12/2024 22:56

I've been thinking about this too as I just can't justify the cost of SB. Do Gymshark stay up? I've tried other brands and they tend to slip down. Do they have a tie around the waist or similar?

TokyoSushi · 30/12/2024 23:08

Gymshark, the ones with the dots on, lovely & thick and don't move, let me find what they are called...

(I moved from SB to these)

TokyoSushi · 30/12/2024 23:10

uk.gymshark.com/products/gymshark-vital-seamless-2-0-leggings-woodland-green-marl-aw22

These, Vital seamless leggings

frockandcrocs · 30/12/2024 23:13

TokyoSushi · 30/12/2024 23:10

These were the first Gymshark leggings in bought (in that colour, too 😆), and they're amazing.

Gggglinda · 30/12/2024 23:23

Gymshark. Although my favourite ones were discontinued. They were like butter, I wish I knew and could have stocked up on them. The other ones I have from there are still good.

Pollydollydoodle · 30/12/2024 23:28

What's gymshark sizing like please?

SavvySquid · 30/12/2024 23:49

I love M&S fitness gear.
Great fit, great selection and good prices!

Littlemisscapable · 31/12/2024 02:06

Gymbunny2025 · 30/12/2024 21:36

I only wear gymshark.

Yes these

OnePeppyDenimHelper · 31/12/2024 02:08

Lululemon

ParadiseLaundry · 31/12/2024 07:44

bangwhistle · 30/12/2024 22:56

I've been thinking about this too as I just can't justify the cost of SB. Do Gymshark stay up? I've tried other brands and they tend to slip down. Do they have a tie around the waist or similar?

I have all sorts of different styles of theirs and they never fall down, except when they are too big!

MiddleAgedDread · 31/12/2024 07:54

M&S good move range are doing well at the moment. I need pockets and a drawchord!

Roserunner · 31/12/2024 08:00

I mainly wear Tikiboo and love them. So comfortable and flattering. I think they have 30% off everything at the moment.

Eldermillennial2024 · 31/12/2024 08:05

I just came on to see what people recommend

I'm tempted to try to gymshark ones they look nice and thick

Teamladybirdladybird · 31/12/2024 08:14

The gym shark leggings, what size would you get if in sweaty Betty you're usually S in 7/8s length? I worry the gym shark ones will be too long?

Eldermillennial2024 · 31/12/2024 08:30

They're currently £36

Eldermillennial2024 · 31/12/2024 08:35

I just mean it looks like they're on sale but I wonder whether it's a brand that's always on sale

Sinkintotheswamp · 31/12/2024 08:46

I found some fabletics leggings in a jumble sale for 50p and they're amazing. No drawcord but they stay up. I don't have hips so I'm not sure what is holding them up.

My SB leggings are a bit of a disappointment TBH. The waist doesn't come up high enough and the thigh pocket (singular) doesn't fit a phone properly.

Chocolatecustardcreamsrule · 31/12/2024 08:52

I still like sweaty Betty but only the power leggings are worth it. They wash really well and last forever.

Fabletics are also brilliant, they are thicker so better for winter but no risk of going see through and great quality. They’ve made it easier to cancel the subscription thing too since I last used it.

TokyoSushi · 31/12/2024 09:05

Pollydollydoodle · 30/12/2024 23:28

What's gymshark sizing like please?

Quite small, I'm a 12 and wear an L which fits perfectly.