Everyone has that one perfect pair of leggings [1] — and then the others that stay in the back of the closet until it's laundry day and there's nothing else to wear to the gym. Let's face it: as great as they make your butt look [2] while you're running errands or lounging around the house, sometimes leggings don't perform as well when you actually start exercising. One pair might be perfect for running but not stretchy enough for yoga, while another might be so high-waisted that it provides great coverage during squats, only to bunch up at the ankles.
In a sea of black leggings that all look pretty much identical, it can be hard to tell which ones will work best for you. Fortunately, Under Armour takes out all the guesswork, and their collection of leggings caters to all your fitness needs so you can slay every workout. Here are 10 of Under Armour's best leggings that are bound to be your new favourite pair.
UA Iso-Chill Team Full-Length Leggings
When it's a little too cold to wear shorts but still way too hot for warmer fabrics, these UA Iso-Chill Team Full-Length Leggings [3] ($60) are the perfect in-between. Under Armour's Iso-Chill technology pulls both sweat and heat away from the skin, so you remain calm, cool, and collected from your first mile through your last.
UA Fly Fast 2.0 HeatGear Tights
For those who want tight but not skin tight, the UA Fly Fast 2.0 HeatGear Tights [4] ($60) are Under Armour's most lightweight leggings. The Fly Fast fabric and the mesh knee panels allow for increased flexibility and mobility so you're ready for anything.
Under Armour Project Rock Ankle Leggings
Part of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's exclusive Under Armour collection, these Project Rock Ankle Leggings [5] ($65) are ideal for long training sessions at the gym. The ultra-tight compression increases blood flow to make exercise less tiring, antimicrobial fabric prevents sweat-induced odour, and flatlock seams make for a chafe-free fit.
UA RUSH No-Slip Waistband Vent Capris
No matter how much you're sweating or how many sets you have left, the waistband of these UA RUSH No-Slip Waistband Vent Capris [6] ($70) won't budge. ArmourVent mesh adds breathability, while the mineral-infused fabric is designed to absorb energy and promote circulation, so you can push through your toughest workouts as comfortably as possible.
UA HydraFuse Ankle Leggings
These UA HydraFuse Ankle Leggings [7] ($90) have a streamlined fit without the compression, and they also happen to be Under Armour's softest tights. Made with HydraFuse fabric embedded with moisturising microspheres, these leggings are stretchy and hydrating, and the perfect pair to help your skin recover [8] from those intense workouts.
UA Speedpocket Dot 7/8 Tights
Sick of sticking your phone in your sports bra or in an armband that always comes undone? With the UA Speedpocket Dot 7/8 Tights [9] ($85), the only time you'll ever have to mess with your phone mid-workout is if you want to turn up the music. These leggings are equipped with a water-resistant Speedpocket that's big enough to fit a plus-sized phone but secure enough that it won't bounce around with every step.
UA Freedom Hi-Rise Ankle Leggings
There's nothing worse than your leggings slipping down in the middle of yoga (or any workout, for that matter), but thankfully these UA Freedom Hi-Rise Ankle Leggings [10] ($45) are all about coverage and support. Downward dogs and scorpion stretches are no match for the four-way stretch fabric and high-rise waist.
UA Tide Chaser Ankle Leggings
Whether you're a lifeguard, a D1 rower, a beach volleyball player, or you just really like running in the rain, the UA Tide Chaser Ankle Leggings [11] ($65) are the perfect choice. Not only does the fabric dry fast when exposed to water — making these leggings ideal for aquatic sports or any workout where you could easily get wet — but it also has built-in UPF 50+ to block harmful UV rays when you're out in the sun for extended periods.
Under Armour ColdGear Base 3.0 Leggings
Fleece-lined leggings can be great for keeping you warm while you're out on the ice rink or during a brisk winter run, but the extra layer of fabric can often feel bulky and inhibiting. The Under Armour ColdGear Base 3.0 Leggings [12] ($70) use lightweight material and are equipped with brushed grid technology that's designed to trap your natural body heat while wicking away sweat.
UA Meridian Leggings
With the highest-rise waistband in Under Armour's entire legging collection, UA Meridian Leggings [13] ($50 - $70) are a hundred percent squat proof, which means you can finally do as many weighted squats and squat jumps as you want without having to pull up your pants.