Gym leggings that don't fall down - is there such a thing??

[Rebecca75]

I am sick of buying gym leggings that fall down when I jump around.
I can't afford Sweaty Betty prices.
I'm 5ft 10 and a size 10-12 with a mum belly that wobbles around when the leggings either fall down or roll down...horrid!

I used to have a pair of puma ones for years that fit well but they've fallen to pieces and I can't find a similar pair.

Any brands to recommend?

When I buy running tights I always check the have a drawstring tie waist. It's the only way.

Watching, I am literally desperate for some of these, the only pair that I have that stay up are a puma pair that I've had since 2005!

M&S high waisted leggings - £12.50 - brilliant

I’ve always had this issue, but recently got a pair of seamless sports tights from H & M. They are amazing, no falling down and nice and supportive around the waist.

If you don’t need a pocket, under armour heat gear tights are really good. Squat proof too. I get mine cheap from sports pursuit. I’ve also had good ones from h and m. Sweaty Betty in the sale are still my favourites.

Under armour compression tights

Another vote for Under Armour. They’re the only brand of leggings I buy now.

I have these and they are amazing. I didn't expect much because of the price but I'm thinking about getting another pair.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07G2641MH/ref=cmswwrcppapiglttfabc975VWE9DTNA3BJATNFA2?psc=1

Sturdy by Design are great, multiple lengths and they all have a drawstring waist to get a really good fit.

Another one who likes the Aurique ones from Amazon. Not as nice as the Gymshark Speed ones and starting to show wear at the inner thighs.

Anything with a drawstring waist (especially the loop ones - do a loop type slidy knot) generally works ok but I've got a pair of Gymshark Training leggings without a loop that are ok for gym stuff but not for a longer run.

Still planning to try Sweaty Betty and Nike as rewards for getting target times while there's no races to spend money on.

Sweaty Betty worth the money!

You can use Klarna ANd pay over 3 months ..

Element Karbon
and www.rubyfury.co.uk/ do different lengths made to order.

@huuuuunnnndderrricks

You can use Klarna ANd pay over 3 months ..

They’re not worth that.

There are plenty of other options.

M&S Goodmove gym leggings, high waisted but comfy and have a drawstring if needed. I'm not keen on the sheeny-ness but the fit is good and they're only 25. I got some from Tu and they're already falling down.

In my opinion they are worth it and paying in interest free payments is a great option .. I've bought so many over the years and sweaty Betty are a million times better than any I've had ..

It’s an odd thing to be pushing on someone who has specifically said they can’t afford them.

According to a friend with a similar build as me (same sport) the Sweaty Betty Power ones are worth it for their durability in the inseam region. I regularly destroy leggings in that location so a pair that last well will be worth it for the reduction in landfill if nothing else!

Bara. They're quite reasonable in the sale and they have sales frequently (and multi-buy offers).
Great prints and colours and a lovely deep waistband. They feel so secure.

Joy spel high waisted on Amazon - squat proof

Matalan are good. Bought some tesco cropped ones last week and they stayed up too

I have Under Armour and also basic Tesco and Sainsbury's leggings or tights which stay up and have been well used for years. I run or work out every day.

I have expensive Nike ones which are useless.

Rainbows and Sprinkles do fab leggings. Squat proof, stay up, mega soft and comfy and loads of funky designs. I wear mine for running and they dont move but they are also good for lounging around the house. Highly recommend and £25-£30 so pretty good value

Forgot to say you do need to size down though

My decathlon ones are best for not falling down. The 2 key things to look for are high waist and a drawstring.
The constant need to 'hoik' leggings up during a run is one of the main reasons I run in shorts as much as I possibly can - it has to be really cold for me to wear leggings (and I don't love my legs - I don't care what they look like, my comfort is the most important thing).

I second what someone else said - paying more is no guarantee they'll stay up. I've got a really expensive pair (not SB, but another running brand, I forget which), which are the worst for hoiking. They have a drawstring, but not an especially high waist.