The 7 Best Gymshark Leggings, Tested and Reviewed

Walk into any fitness boutique or gym and you'll see swooshes, stripes, horseshoes, and triangles galore. Recently there's been another logo making an appearance: the shark fin.

The angular arm, if you don't know, is an insignia of Gymshark, a fitness apparel brand that carries workout wear for people of all genders. Gymshark has long been popular in gyms frequented by bodybuilders. But recently — thanks to their strong presence on TikTok — the brand has been adopted by exercisers of all types. In particular, by those trying to show off their tush, thighs, and traps. Currently, the official Gymshark TikTOk page has nearly 5 million followers, and millions of people have hash-tagged the brand in their personal transformation, try-on haul, and exercise demo videos.&nbsp;

Gymshark's clothing, in particular their leggings, have garnered virility for good reason. "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."&nbsp;

But Gymshark isn't just for the easily influenced and peach-tastic — this high-quality brand is a great alternative for anyone who can't shell out nearly $200 for leggings. Most Gymshark's leggings ring up between $50 and $60 bucks, while a top or sports bra is usually half that price. *Bank account moans audibly in the background*.&nbsp;

Sure, treating yourself to a pricier pair of workout pants can be a great way to prove to yourself that your fitness goals are worth investing in, says Shelby. But "Gymshark's affordable but quality leggings offer people with less disposable income the opportunity to wear nice workout clothes, too."&nbsp;

Here's the thing: With so many legging styles available — and fitfluencers singing the praises about nearly all of them — figuring out which Gymshark leggings to add to your collection first can be a little overwhelming. To make it easy for you, we put 12 pairs of Gymshark leggings through rigorous testing and evaluated them on quality, opacity, fit, performance, and value to figure out which styles are best for which training modality. Ahead, the winners in each category.

Gymshark

Our Ratings

Quality

4.9/5
Opacity

5/5
Fit

4.6/5
Performance

4.7/5
Value

5/5

Why We Like It: You'll find these leggings more comfy than your snuggly pup finds your lap. (Very).&nbsp;

It's Worth Noting: You may have to re-adjust the leggings when you first sit down, or after doing squat-like movements.&nbsp;

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.&nbsp;

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.&nbsp;

As it goes, 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 outside of the gym while grocery shopping or hanging at home, too).&nbsp;

We love the way the high-rise waistband hugs our middle when we walk, run, jump, or get a pump. However, we noticed that sometimes during exercises that involve sitting — or sitting your ass towards the grass (AKA squatting) — the waistband shimmied up a smidge. During the average circuit workout, this is NBD, but if you're hitting a 5-by-5 back squat, or plan to be doing a butt-load of air squats, this may not be your best option.&nbsp;

Price at time of publishing: $54

Gymshark

Our Ratings

Quality

4.9/5
Opacity

4.9/5
Fit

4.8/5
Performance

4.9/5
Value

4.5/5

Why We Like It: These full-coverage leggings with flattering muscle-contour detailing are perfff for lifters-turned-fashionistas.&nbsp;

It's Worth Noting: Stylistically, this pair is on the funky side. So, you'll either love the stripey detailing or hate it.

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.&nbsp;

The Gymshark Apex Seamless 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….). The ventilation lines throughout the legging add to their cooling abilities.&nbsp;

Actually, the detailing that looks simply like a muscle-contouring graphic doesn't just make your muscles pop… it helps keep you from overheating. The 'stripes' aren't just different colored fabric, but instead a heat-mapping ventilation technology that effectively keeps you feeling fresh.&nbsp;

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.&nbsp;

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.&nbsp;

Price at time of publishing: $64

Gymshark

Our Ratings

Quality

4.5/5
Opacity

5/5
Fit

4.3/5
Performance

3.8/5
Value

3.9/5

Why We Like It: Made from a thick Nylon material, babies are as full-coverage as it gets.&nbsp;&nbsp;

It's Worth Noting: These leggings are as snug as you'd imagine compression leggings to be. If you don't like feeling ENCASED by your leggings, size up.&nbsp;

If you like legging you can barely notice, the Training Legging is best for you. But if you like feeling cinched into your workout pants, consider the Flex Legging.&nbsp;

Made primarily from nylon, these leggings are on the thicker side, which aids in the sense that they are keeping 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!

When you choose to wear these leggings is going to come down to personal preference. But as a general rule, tighter, more compressive workout wear is best for lower-intensity exercise. Personally, we like wearing these babies during upper-body days. Why? Because we love how we look when we check our form in the mirror, but we never get so out of breath that we feel like we're heaving for breath against the waistband.&nbsp;

While Gymshark is typically subtle with its branding, this pair has the name in bold block letters along the backside of the waistband. So, if you don't want the whole world to know what fitness brand you're giving your CC info to, you'd be wise to opt for another pair.&nbsp;

Price at time of publishing: $64

Gymshark

Our Ratings

Quality

4.9/5
Opacity

4.6/5
Fit

4.8/5
Performance

4.7/5
Value

4.9/5

Why We Like It: This lightweight, body-hugging pair effectively wicks sweat, making it perf for sweatier workouts.&nbsp;

It's Worth Noting: The lighter colorways look best without underwear underneath.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Calling all yoga-, barre-, and pilates- lovers! The sweat-wicking, body-hugging Gymshark Elevate Legging is perfect for you.&nbsp;

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.&nbsp;

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.&nbsp;

Note: This is another pair where you'd be wise to go commando if you're comfortable doing such. One of our editors noted that she could see her (seamless!) panties through the thin legging fabric. While this was less obvious in the black colorway, for the lighter color option she had to go commando or simply wear a longer shirt.&nbsp;

Price at time of publishing: $64

Gymshark

Our Ratings

Quality

5/5
Opacity

4.8/5
Fit

4.6/5
Performance

4.4/5
Value

5/5

Why We Like It: Two words: Second skin.&nbsp;

It's Worth Noting: You'd be wise to go commando. Given their thinness, you're more likely to be able to see panty lines and undie waistbands under these than other options.&nbsp;

Like an MKTO song, the Gymshark Training Leggings are classic. 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.&nbsp;

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.&nbsp;

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.&nbsp;

That said, because the material of these bad boys is so thin, you may be able to detect the hump of panty lines and waistbands under the lighter colors. We found that these comfortable leggings fit and look best with no underwear on at all.&nbsp;

Price at time of publish: $38

Gymshark

Our Ratings

Quality

4.7/5
Opacity

5/5
Fit

5/5
Performance

4.7/5
Value

5/5

Why We Like It: These high-waisted leggings stay in place all (!) workout (!) long.&nbsp;

It's Worth Noting: The thin material makes the Legacy Legging perfect for indoor and summertime rides, but you'll be chilly wearing these during outdoor rides on cooler or windier days.&nbsp;

Whether you're tuning into a Peloton class, hopping on a C2 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. As any cyclist who's ever had a pair of leggings continuously shimmy down their hips knows, yanking up a pair of leggings requires letting go of the handles. In other words, their stay-putedness is a matter of safety!&nbsp;

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.&nbsp;

Another perk for cyclists — especially those who like to stand in the saddle — is that the leggings are completely opaque. This primarily-nylon pair doesn't become sheer no matter how you position yourself on or off the bike. Impressively, that's the case for the pink color wave of this selection. Being opaque in black is one thing, but maintaining opacity even in lighter color options is a capital-I Impressive.&nbsp;

For the record: You can rock these leggings off the saddle, too. We wore them through a variety of activities such as yoga, boxing, weightlifting, and running errands, and concluded that their movability and comfortability made them workable for all these activities, too.&nbsp;

Price at time of publish: $54

Gymshark

Our Ratings

Quality

4.9/5
Opacity

4.9/5
Fit

4.9/5
Performance

4.9/5
Value

4.5/5

Why We Like It: This seamless pair of leggings hugs you like a glove… but better. Just as you opt for gloves when it's chilly, you should opt for these when it's sub-50.&nbsp;

It's Worth Noting: These leggings aren't the most breathable. Wear 'em on a hot day and you'll end up feeling… wet.&nbsp;

Truly, you'd be hard-pressed to find any workout bottoms that are as comfortable as the Gymshark Adapt Camo Seamless Leggings. Sporting a seamless design, there is basically no risk of common legging issues like thigh chafing and camel toe. (PSA: Camel toe is nothing to be ashamed of, but the seamless feature is notable for people who'd rather avoid it).&nbsp;

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.&nbsp;

Note: Because the fabric is slightly less breathable than other Gymshark leggings, this isn't your best option for things like hot yoga, long summer runs, or packed bootcamp classes. By the end of the workout, you will feel sweatier than you'd like.&nbsp;

The camouflage print comes in a few different colors, including, an oh-so-subtle black. Whichever option you opt for, expect compliments.&nbsp;

Price at time of publish: $60

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