The Top 7 Gymshark Leggings of 2024, Based on Expert Reviews

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Walking down the street, you'll undoubtedly see lots of Hoka shoes and Lululemon products that are super easy to spot. But one brand you might not be as familiar with (but has a cult following similar to those mentioned above) is Gymshark, a fitness apparel brand that has some of the best workout clothes for women on the market. Gymshark’s leggings in particular are supremely beloved. “They fit a wide variety of body shapes and types and are mostly made of durable sweat-wicking material,” says Nika Shelby CPT, a Connecticut-based personal trainer. Plus, they look good: “They just do something for your butt.”

This high-quality brand is a great alternative for anyone who can’t shell out nearly $200 for leggings. But many of the best Gymshark leggings ring up between $50 and $60, while a top or sports bra is usually half that price. We put 12 pairs of Gymshark leggings through rigorous testing and evaluated them on quality, opacity, fit, performance, and value for a month each to figure out which styles are best for which training modality.

Read on below for the best Gymshark leggings according to our testing results.

Sizes: XXS-XXL | Style: High-waisted | Materials: 93% Nylon, 7% Elastane

Meet the Gymshark gold medalist: Vital Seamless 2.0. Perhaps the brand's most popular leggings, this pair is easily recognizable for its use of color differentiation to accentuate your bum. What you can’t tell from a photo alone is that the lighter colorways aren’t just a design… they’re a ventilation hack! That’s right, those little dots are actually made of mesh. The combination of the lightweight breathable body and aerating dot detailing enable these leggings to keep you cool and dry no matter how hot the temp or how hard the workout. We wore these versatile leggings during a wide variety of activities, including to barre class, on a run, on an all-day, hike, while weight training, and to the grocery store. All and all, we concluded that leggings can be worn for any kind of workout. (Though given how comfortable the pair is, we couldn’t help but wear them as both running leggings and running errands leggings.).

Sizes: XXS-XXL | Style: High-waisted, seamless | Materials: 75% Nylon, 18% Polyester, 7% Elastane

Do you CrossFit, compete in Olympic lifting, or regularly hit your local powerlifting gym? If so, these compressive, full-coverage, sweat-wicking leggings are for you. The Gymshark Apex Seamless Lift leggings are made from a sweat-wicking polyester and nylon blend that effectively keeps you dry (even on days when your barbell work becomes bar-dio….).

Because anyone who is going to be doing a squat variation of any kind needs to know: Yes, these are completely opaque. You can squat snatch, back squat, squat clean, overhead squat, or any other squat variation in these babies without having to worry about your backside. But like other compression leggings, while these are great for working out, they are less comfy for everyday wear. One of our editors said they wouldn’t be her first choice for walking her dog.

Sizes: XS-XXL | Style: High-waisted | Materials: 91% Nylon, 9% Elastane

If you like feeling cinched into your workout pants, consider the Flex Legging. Made primarily from nylon, these leggings are on the thicker side, and they keep your bum and belly fully locked in. Combined with the high-rise waistband, when you put these on you’ll feel like you’re in shapewear you can sweat in!

Sizes: XS-XXL | Style: High-waisted | Materials: 75% Recycled Nylon, 25% Elastane

Calling all yoga, barre, and Pilates lovers! The sweat-wicking, body-hugging Gymshark Elevate Legging is perfect for you. Crafted primarily from sweat-wicking nylon, these snug-fitting leggings help you stay dry and cool during even the hottest workouts. Yep, that means that these are a good option for hot yoga, too. While we were heart-eyes for these for lower-impact workouts, we also gave them a whirl while weightlifting and strength training and they held up great. There was no sheering around the butt even when we squatted low or heavy.

Sizes: XS-XXL | Style: High-waisted | Materials: 78% Polyester, 22% Elastane

Buttery soft, breathable, and compressive, this basic option is comfortable enough for day-to-day wear, as well as supportive enough for all types of workouts. These training leggings move with your body so well that you actually feel like you’re working out naked when you work out in them. Indeed, they fit like a second skin, don’t roll down when you get down, and are very breathable. But fear not, despite feeling thin, this pair does not actually become thin when you bend down. Translation: You can squat without worrying if the person behind you can see your cheeks. Pair them with your favorite shoes for strength training and you're set to look and feel good from the start of your set to the end.

Sizes: XS-XXL | Style: High-waisted | Materials: 78% Nylon, 22% Elastane

Whether you’re tuning into a Peloton class, hopping on an indoor cycling bike in your living room, or carving through the hills of your hometown, if you’re cycling you need a pair of leggings that stays put. We awarded the Gymshark Legacy Leggings the best choice for cyclers because their high-depth waistband doesn’t shift, even when you shift gears or sweat. Another perk for cyclists — especially those who like to stand during climbs — is that the leggings are completely opaque.

Sizes: XS-XXL | Style: High-waisted, seamless, ribbed | Materials: 78% Nylon, 15% Polyester, 7% Elastane

Truly, you’d be hard-pressed to find any workout bottoms that are as comfortable and compressive as these. Sporting a seamless design, there is basically no risk of common legging issues like thigh chafing and camel toe. Plus, they are thick. The thickest pair of leggings on this list, these camo cuties will keep you warm on outdoor rides, fall hikes, and garage workouts. Best, their hearty material keeps your lower half feeling locked in from start to finish.

Note: The Adapt Camo Seamless leggings now come with ribbing.

Gabrielle Kassel (she/her) is a freelance wellness journalist with nearly a decade of experience writing about strength training, exercise equipment, and workout wear. In addition to Shape, her work has appeared in publications such as Health, SELF, Women's Health, Men’s Health, Greatist, Bustle, and more. She is also a CF-L1 certified CrossFit trainer who coaches at her local affiliate and a regionally competitive CrossFit athlete who is always on the hunt for her next-favorite pair of leggings. Actually, earlier this year she made some content on her personal TikTok about Gymshark gear (case and point).

Nika Shelby is a Connecticut-based personal trainer.

Summer Cartwright, Shape's senior commerce editor, updated this with additional insights in 2024. She is a marathon runner, certified cycling instructor, and the senior commerce editor at Shape. She has raced in the Chicago Marathon, Houston Half Marathon, Brooklyn Half Marathon, Columbus Marathon, New York Mini 10k, and dozens of other events. She has expertise in running shoes, performance gear, and recovery equipment.