The moment I realized that not all workout leggings (open in new tab) are definitely the same happened in a December 2019 barre class. A few minutes into being yelled at to pull my pelvis in closer, unlike the parting of the ocean, the pair I was wearing tore just above my crotch.

While I was wondering whether or not to risk my fellow classmates seeing my underwear and getting my tuition money back, a personal goal was born: to "find the best pair of leggings." For me, that meant a pair that was comfortable, fit beautifully, and were sturdy enough not to lose their shape. Amidst the throng of brands producing leggings, I soon found myself kissing a lot of toads.

But alas, along came Sweaty Betty (opens in new tab). When I had the chance to try this British retailer's best-selling Power Leggings, I was intrigued; I had seen the Instagram ads that said a pair sold every 90 seconds in 2020, and I already knew that many celebrities were fans of the brand. (Tracee Ellis Ross, Jennifer Aniston, and Kate Middleton have been spotted wearing SBs.) These days, they sell every 60 seconds (!). .

The first time I tried on a pair of Power Leggings (open in new tab) was the moment the opening number of The Lion King played in my head. At that moment, the opening number of The Lion King played in my head. In an instant, all other leggings were ruined for me. It is now my unwavering opinion that these are the best leggings money can buy.

What sets the Power Leggings apart from the hundreds of inferior leggings out there is their wild fit, sweat-wicking material, and comfortable feel even when worn all day long. They're stretchy, fit in all the right places (butt and thighs), have an adjustable drawcord (just the drawcord, though it's already in place), and have pockets. To give you an idea of how comfortable they are, I wore them on an 8-hour flight and more than once accidentally fell asleep. I also wear the power leggings for workouts, which is what they were originally intended for. They work perfectly for yoga, spinning, barre, HIIT, and running attempts that turn into long meditative walks while listening to Drake.

I'm not usually one to shell out $100 for anything, let alone workout clothes, but if you want leggings that feel and look good enough to wear all day, these are definitely worth splurging on. Sweaty Betty's power leggings come in more than 20 colors and patterns, all in seven-minute and full-length crop lengths; you can purchase Sweaty Betty's power leggings and other favorites from the brand below.