While we're still in the dog days of summer, winter temperatures will be here before you know it—and you'll soon be reaching for your coziest workout leggings and long-sleeve tops to brave the chill. The best leggings for your runs and workouts are the pairs well-equipped for the conditions you’ll be facing.
Wool and fleece-lined Advertisement - Continue Reading Below bitter cold, while lighter options ventilate with mesh paneling in areas likely to trap sweat (like behind the knees) in humid weather or in the gym. Most tights will offer some degree of compression, too, which has been shown to provide modest performance and recovery benefits. Leggings with neon graphics, bright colors, and reflective touches may improve your as even small reflective details can, as even small reflective details can from street lamps and from street lamps and headlights. But there’s still one more crucial running-leggings question to consider: How many pockets do you need?
We’re all about stashing away items to take with us on our runs, whether that means sliding our smartphone into the back pocket of a sports bra All About 75 Hard gels and gummies inside the mesh pockets of our shorts. You can run hands- and racebelt-free in tights and leggings, too—thanks to the top-performing pairs of running leggings with pockets you'll find below.
The Best Leggings With Pockets
How We Selected
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below—at least two pockets, or an equivalent holding capacity. (We also included long bike shorts in our selections for more variety in length and leg coverage.) Each pair here has been thoroughly evaluated and vetted by our team of test editors. After researching the market, surveying user reviews, speaking with product designers, and using our own running experience, we determined that these eight tights excel when it comes to stashing your stuff securely during runs and high-intensity workouts.
Most models have been tested personally by our staff, and those that haven’t have been carefully chosen based on their value, technical fabrics, comfort, looks, and ability to hold items without excess bounce.
Oh-So-Soft Fleece-Lined Leggings black leggings, compression tights, and workout leggings.
Key Specs
| Sizes | XS-L |
|---|---|
| Colors | 3 |
| Materials | Nylon, elastane |
Front, back, side to side—those are the four places you’ll find pockets on these tights from that well-known hare. The Allston style sits higher on the waist than the brand’s other models, and this pair also features a longer inseam and widened waistband. Take note that a remixed combination of nylon and elastane gives these tights a slightly more compressive (though not overly restrictive) feel than previous versions.
Key Specs
| Sizes | XS-XL |
|---|---|
| Colors | 2 |
| Materials | Polyester, spandex |
The Versatights are made with Rabbit’s medium-weight polyester/spandex blend. During our testing, we found this fabric makes these tights super versatile for every season—just as their name suggests. There are two side sleeves (one on each hip), two front pockets inside the waistband, and a reflective back zipper pouch for keeping your fuel, phone, and keys close on your runs, year-round.
Key Specs
| Sizes | XS-4X |
|---|---|
| Colors | 11 |
| Materials | Polyester, spandex |
These Old Navy leggings offer two side pockets to carry a few small essentials, and come in several patterns and colors to choose from—and all at a budget-friendly price, to boot. Plus, Old Navy designed these tights in a trio of inseam lengths (23-, 25-, and 29-inch). During our testing, taller runners didn’t feel like they were wearing cropped capris, and shorter runners didn’t have extra material bunched around their ankles.
Key Specs
| Sizes | XS-4X |
|---|---|
| Colors | 24 |
| Materials | Polyester, spandex |
These leggings are made of soft fleece fabric and come in a variety of colors and patterns. (Our personal favorites include the twilight purple and leopard print.) Of course, pockets are also aplenty. There’s one on each side below the hips, and a third hidden pouch inside the front of the waistband. Sizes range from extra small to 3XL.
Key Specs
| Sizes | XS-XL |
|---|---|
| Colors | 1 |
| Materials | Polyester, spandex |
When running at night, you want to have as much visibility as possible, making these leggings a great choice for anyone venturing out on an after-dusk jog. These have reflective details on both the exterior and interior of the legs. They also have ventilation zones that help to keep you cool and dry as you heat up. They're also made with recycled materials, which makes them a sustainable choice.
Key Specs
| Sizes | XS-XL |
|---|---|
| Colors | 8 |
| Materials | For more great gear to add to your activewear arsenal, check out our picks for the best |
These leggings are super light, unbelievably soft, and incredibly stretchy. They move with your body as you run and their flatlock construction prevents chafing. They are also moisture-wicking and offer UPF 50+ protection. They are made with recycled nylon and they come in eight different colors, making it easy to find a pair that suits your personal style.
Key Specs
| Sizes | 2-26 |
|---|---|
| Colors | 5 |
| Materials | Nylon, spandex |
These bike shorts have an 8.25-inch inseam, putting them in that mid-length sweet spot: a style which we’ve found significantly reduces the likelihood of inner-thigh chafing. Five pockets total make the Long Pocket Updated: Aug 18, 2022 4:00 PM EDT Utility Belt Jogger—and that’s a good thing. The ample storage space lets you stash your smartphone in one of the two deep leg pockets, and the wide waistband offers a back zipper pouch centered between a mesh sleeve on each side. The shorts are also available in a 7-inch inseam ($64) and a 5.25-inch inseam ($62) version.
