The 25 Warmest Leggings for Winter
Sometimes, all we want to wear come wintertime are cozy, comfortable leggings. Unfortunately, many can be slightly too thin to withstand the frigid temps and blistering wind. Enter warm leggings designed in weighty fabrics like wool and fleece. Once you slip into a pair, you'll question ever reaching for your jeans during the cold-weather months. To help you narrow down your search for the best warm leggings on the market, we cherry-picked 25 favorites among reviewers. They're all versatile, certain to keep your legs toasty, and—most importantly—comfortable. Intrigued? Read on to see and shop our edit ahead.
1. Plush Fleece Lined Leggings
Reviewer Highlight: "Recently bought these for a ski trip, and they were amazing! Warm, comfortable, and were perfect under ski pants."
2. FP Movement Catch All Fleece Leggings
Reviewer Highlight: "I’m outside all day for work, so I was excited to see these at such a great price. They are thin, but for me, that’s perfect. Warm enough on their own but thin enough to layer over if needed. Extremely stretchy and comfortable. I love them!"
3. Zella Live In High Waist Leggings
Reviewer Highlight: "I've had these for almost a year now, and I cannot say enough good things! I live in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and mostly do outdoor activities in them—rock climbing, scrambling over ridges, running trails—these never fail. They're never too hot; they truly do wick sweat away and never ride down."
4. Skims Cotton Rib Thermal Leggings
Reviewer Highlight: "I love these. We keep our house super cold, and these leggings are the perfect lazy day loungewear. "
5. Alo Airbrush Winter Warm High-Waist Nocturne Legging
Reviewer Highlight: "I've been wearing these around the house, and they feel elevated—a bit more stylish than a regular pair but just as comfortable."
6. Quince Merino Wool Cold Weather Base Layer Legging
Reviewer Highlight: "These are a great base layer for under pants. I'm also going to use them as pajamas in bed because they are soft and cozy. Perfect length and the waistband is stretchy."
7. Uniqlo Heattech Leggings
Reviewer Highlight: "I absolutely love this product, and before anyone thinks this is a fake review, it's not. I live in New York City, and it gets extremely cold with below-freezing temperatures, but all I have to wear is these leggings under my clothes, and I'm warm all day! I wear these with a T-shirt, and I'm good to go."
8. Lululemon Fleece High-Rise Running Legging
Reviewer Highlight: "I love my fleece running tights! They are warm but super light. They wick moisture very well. Love the high waist and full ankle length."
9. Shein Solid Thermal Lined Leggings
Reviewer Highlight: "These were worth it; they are warm and comfy."
10. Calzedonia Plush Thermal Leggings
Reviewer Highlight: "These leggings are divine! They are soft to the touch and very well made; the stretch is really good. Not a hassle to put on. Love, love, love."
11. Sweaty Betty Therma Boost Pocketed Running Leggings
Reviewer Highlight: "These leggings are soft, stretchy, and warm. They feel quite different to the standard legging but are very comfortable."
12. Commando Perfect Control Faux Leather Flared Leggings
Reviewer Highlight: "These leggings are fabulous! They fit so beautifully and worked beautifully with all my sweaters—no matter the style or color. The quality is what I expect from Commando and makes me look slimmer."
13. Smartwool Merino 250 Base Layer Bottoms
Reviewer Highlight: "These thermal merino leggings are essential for six months of the year in the Pacific Northwest. I have two pairs, which I wear from November through May. I love their soft feeling, form-fitting, perfect as a first layer around the house and hiking."
14. Old Navy High-Waisted Fleece-Lined Leggings
Reviewer Highlight: "These are so thick and warm. I work in a school, and we are outside in all weather. These fleece leggings keep my legs warm even in freezing temperatures."
15. Aritzia HeatForm New Cheeky Hi-Rise Legging
Reviewer Highlight: "I've been looking for something like these leggings; I live in Vermont and needed them. They're great for walking the dog in the winter."
16. Girlfriend Collective Moss Compressive High-Rise Legging
Reviewer Highlight: "I never buy leggings because I always have problems with them staying up, but these are great! I love the material, and they stay up with minimal adjustments during my workout."
17. Norma Kamali Spat Leggings
Reviewer Highlight: "I love these pants! Great fabric and is very flattering. They are long, so I'll have to get them shortened, but so excited to wear them!"
18. Naadam Modal Cashmere Leggings
Reviewer Highlight: "I love these. I've worn them basically every day since getting them with breaks to wash—they're comfortable and keep me way warmer than regular leggings."
19. Wolford Scuba Leggings
Reviewer Highlight: "I am 5'4" and ordered a size XS. These leggings are perfect for a durable and essential piece to add to your wardrobe. They are not too restricting and have a luxurious feel."
20. Victoria's Secret High-Waist Full-Length Winter Leggings
Reviewer Highlight: "I absolutely adore these leggings! They're so comfortable, and they keep your legs warm, but they also look so flattering and let your skin breathe with the fleece lining. I definitely plan on buying another pair!"
21. Frank & Eileen The Trouser Leggings
Reviewer Highlight: "Best joggers! You can dress them up or wear them casually. I'm considering buying a second pair."
22. Athleta Altitude Fleece Lined Stash High Rise Legging
Reviewer Highlight: "While the outer material isn't one of the buttery soft textures I've come to love from Athleta, the inside lining sure is! These incredibly warm (yet non-bulky) lined leggings have been my favorite thing to wear in our chilly Minnesota weather as I've been running holiday errands."
23. Good American Good Waist Leather Pull-On Leggings
Reviewer Highlight: "Amazing fit. Slimming and high waist. I have a mom tummy and weird thighs (apparently), so finding pants that are both comfy and look great is really hard to find."
24. Nike Therma-FIT High-Waisted 7/8 Leggings
Reviewer Highlight: "Amazing for layering for winter running. Better than my wool baselayers."
25. Walmart Climateright Stretch Fleece Legging
Reviewer Highlight: "Looks good, stretchy, comfortable, and decently warm."
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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