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7/8 Black Running Leggings with pocket

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Anjelika · 02/04/2026 15:44

Not sure if this should go in Exercise or here but anyway, as the title suggests, I'm looking for recommendations for some black 7/8 length leggings for running in. I've got some Sweaty Betty ones but have realised they are a bit baggy and look a bit crap. Not sure why as I've got a patterned pair of SB ones which fit a treat. Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions that would be great. Would prefer high waisted and I'm an apple shape so any which really go in at the waist would be no good.

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Onefortheroad25 · 02/04/2026 15:47

I have some from Shein. Shorter length and they have a pocket in the waist band. They are the only thing I’ve ever bought from there after a recommendation on here. They are called glow mode feather fit.

DaffodilTuesday · 02/04/2026 15:51

Mine are from Gym + Coffee. Worn every other day with a wash in between for over a year and still as good as new. I have the Swift ones in 7/8 black and they have a pocket both sides (not zipped though if that matters). Did buy a second pair in the last sale so I now have more than one.

FirstDayonthePlanet · 02/04/2026 16:23

I’ve got the full length version of these, and like them a lot (so much so that I got a second pair).
They’re basically a dupe of the sweaty Betty power leggings though. You do need them to fit ‘neatly’ though, ie err on the side of sizing down, not up, if unsure, or else they do start to look dreadful if they’re a bit baggy. Not to mention having to be hoiked up - (speaking about exercise leggings in general, not just specifically these)

https://www.marksandspencer.com/go-move-high-waisted-78-gym-leggings/p/clp60527708?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

pandora206 · 02/04/2026 16:28

I have several pairs of IUGA Capri Leggings from Amazon which are fantastic. They are soft but quite thick with a pocket, and really hold me in. I've had Sweaty Betty leggings too and much prefer theses. Have a look at the reviews.

imbolic · 02/04/2026 16:29

I wear Llama leisurewear leggings because I love their patterns - though they do plain stuff too.

plinkityplink · 02/04/2026 17:08

Llama leisure. Superb.

YossarianC22 · 02/04/2026 17:53

These are brilliant - and really cheap! Good deep pockets on each leg, don’t fall down and nice thick fabric. I’ve worn them over the winter (although they’re not lined, fleecy etc) for my half marathon training. Even better, don’t have horrible graphics all over the place. I’m a size 8 with small hips in relation to my waist, and I wear an S.

direct.asda.com/george/women/leggings/black-ultimate-blackout-active-cropped-leggings/G007913144,default,pd.html?redirectFromInt=1&cmpid=ppc--geor-------_-dskwid-_dt&utm_campaign=pla:Fashion-Womens_BAU-Performance_Max&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18393605713&gbraid=0AAAAADt8Wcmrl37FfmTqO_TmBiPW-Wwd&gclid=Cj0KCQjwp7jOBhDGARIsABe7C4c3zk8dyjHwHQ01f5QdMFpAJjWnzsjsVioc2PuWO3qJhoZMX-8iKRsaAmKiEALw_wcB

YossarianC22 · 02/04/2026 17:56

Have just noticed - they’re cropped rather than 7/8. I’m 5’1” and they sit slightly longer than 7/8 on me

Anjelika · 02/04/2026 21:12

YossarianC22 · 02/04/2026 17:56

Have just noticed - they’re cropped rather than 7/8. I’m 5’1” and they sit slightly longer than 7/8 on me

Thanks - it’s definitely a 7/8 length I need.

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weareallqueens · 02/04/2026 22:31

I’ve got the SB black winter power leggings in 7/8. They’re fab. Really comfy and really flattering.

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