The Best Amazon Leggings: Editor-Tested Pairs for Every Activity

25.06.2024 - 16:21 / cntraveler.com / Madison Flager / Megan Spurrell

Perhaps no piece of clothing is more essential for travelers than a tried-and-true pair of leggings. From chilly plane rides and city walking tours to early morning hikes and a quick errands run after checking into your Airbnb, leggings serve as an easy and always-reliable wardrobe staple. While there are many pairs on the market to love, the price of many popular leggings is less favorable. That's why went on the hunt to find the best leggings on Amazon for travelers—ones that are comfortable, flattering, and won't break the bank.

Below, you'll find more than a dozen highly-recommended Amazon leggings, most of which are well under $100 and all of which are Prime eligible, meaning Prime members can enjoy fast, free shipping if needed. To curate this list, we sifted through hundreds of online ratings and customer reviews, and had Condé Nast Traveler editors put several of Amazon's top sellers to the test, wearing them on the road, while working out, and around the house to see what the fit and material are really like. Keep reading for the best Amazon leggings to add to your travel wardrobe.

This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date.

Editor tested

A stretchy and opaque pair loved by senior commerce editor Madison Flager, the Quuenieke leggings are great for just about anything—plane rides, road trips, or lounging around. “I was skeptical about buying a random pair of leggings off of Amazon, but nearly five years later, they’re still one of my favorite pairs, and by far the least expensive,” says Flager.

Pros: Good for year-round wear, comfortable fit, holds shape after many washes
Cons: Not sweat-wicking

Editor tested

Hard Tail's stretchy cotton pants are more comfortable than compression-style leggings, making them an ideal pair for everyday wear. “I'm not usually the kind of person to wear leggings out and about—unless I'm headed straight to a workout class—but I make an exception for Hard Tail leggings when I'm staring down an overnight flight or long road trip,” says senior editor Megan Spurrell. They're high-waisted, breathable, and offer four-way stretch.

Pros: Comfortable enough for everyday wear and last for years

Cons: Limited color options available and no pockets

Editor tested

The era of yoga pants has long been forgotten, but the flared legging is like its trendier adversary. Commerce writer Paris Wilson tested these out during a six hour road trip, so comfort was key and these flared leggings did not disappoint. “The material was incredibly soft and durable—I spilled some water on myself and it didn’t immediately soak into the fabric. The design feature that intrigued me the most was the criss-cross waist. It felt comfortable even while I was