People Keep Comparing These $30 Old Navy Leggings to Pricier Pairs
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Few things are more satisfying than finding a pair of leggings that look and feel like they cost more than they do. Judging by its dedicated following, one style of Old Navy leggings is helping people achieve that feeling of gratification.
Said pair is the Old Navy High-Waisted Elevate Powersoft 7/8-Length Side-Pocket Leggings For Women (Buy It, $25-32, oldnavy.gap.com). A best-seller for the brand, the leggings have over 5,000 five star reviews on the Old Navy website. (Related: I've Tried Dozens of Workout Pants, and I Keep Coming Back to These $30 Leggings)
It's not hard to guess why the leggings have really taken off. They check all the boxes when it comes to workout-friendly elements: They're made with sweat-wicking, four-way stretch fabric that offers lightweight compression for a bit of sculpting action. The Old Navy active leggings are also high-waisted with a 7/8 crop, and — most importantly — they have pockets on both sides. The leggings are $40 at full price, but they're on sale for $25–$32 at the moment.
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The Old Navy compression leggings come in various colors and patterns ranging from solid black to a watercolor print. Each comes in petite, regular, and tall sizing, which only broadens your options for finding your ideal pair. If none of those are to your liking, though, Old Navy also makes full-length and plus-size Powersoft leggings as well as a new ultra high-waisted style. (FWIW, the extra high-waisted ones are already celebrity-approved — Zoey Deutch just rocked a bright red pair on a hike).
Customer reviews reveal a few telling details as to why the High-Waisted Elevate Powersoft 7/8-Length Side-Pocket Leggings are so popular. A few common threads: The fabric is soft, the wide waistband doesn't fall down during workouts, and the leggings aren't see-through. When it comes to compression, reviewers say the leggings strike that balance of hugging you without feeling too tight or constricting. (Related: This High-Impact Sports Bra Makes My Runs Pain-Free — and It's Perfect for Larger Busts)
The Old Navy workout leggings have even been drawing comparisons to more expensive pairs. "They are just as comfortable as my Nikes and hold my body in better," one reviewer noted, while another wrote, "Very similar quality to Fabletics leggings and not as pricy!" Yet another reviewer claims to like the leggings "better than my Lululemons."
Some people mention starting a collection of these Old Navy leggings. "These are the most comfortable pants I've ever owned," one review reads. "I'm done buying $80-$100 leggings. These are great, squat-proof, soft, and hold their shape. I think I now have 7 pairs of them!" (Related: My Mom and I Both Own This Breezy Jumpsuit In Multiple Colors — and It's Under $50)
If you've been on the lookout for inexpensive leggings that have the potential to become your new favorite, you can try an Old Navy pair that seems to have universal appeal.
