Fleece-lined leggings are only waterproof if they've been finished with a water-repellent coating, like lululemon's Fast and Free High-Rise Tight. Materials: Polyester, cotton, Spandex | Sizes: XS to 3X (2-26W) | Rise: High | Care: Machine wash | Our Overall Rating: 4.8/5 Materials: Recycled polyester, Spandex | Sizes: XS to XL (2 to 16) | Rise: Mid | Care: Not listed | Our Overall Rating: 5/5

As a seasoned health and fitness writer, Lindsey Lanquist understands how vital quality product recommendations can be. She is careful to recommend products that are reliable, comfortable, and genuinely well-reviewed by those who’ve tried them. Most leggings today are made with a combination of combination of polyester, nylon, cotton, or spandex, and you should choose the type of leggings you buy based on the activities you plan on doing in them. For instance, if you want a pair of workout leggings, then skip the cotton pairs, as cotton tends to show off ev-er-y-thing (you’ve been warned). And while polyester breathes better than nylon and is less likely to pill over time, nylon tends to be stronger with greater stretch ability. Determine the warmth factor Materials: Polyester, Spandex | Sizes: XS to XXL | Rise: High | Care: Machine wash, tumble dry low or lay flat to dry | Our Overall Rating: 5/5 Durability: We wash the leggings multiple times based on the manufacturer's instructions. Throughout the testing period, we examine how well the leggings hold up after multiple washes. Are they pilling or sheering out anywhere? Have they shrunk or stretched out?When it's cold and rainy, wearing fleece-lined leggings and high-quality waterproof sneakers goes a long way. Our favorite layer for a chilly drizzle is lululemon's Fast and Free High-Rise Fleece Tight. During testing, the water-repellent fabric kept us warm and dry during a long, wet hike in Iceland. Opacity: We grab the material and pull it in multiple directions. Next, we perform a few squats to test the leggings' elasticity and opacity. Can we see our underwear color, pattern, or lines through the leggings when we bend down? The fabric should be very stretchy and solid, with no signs of sheering out.

We found that the waistband is on the tighter side, which we appreciated because it helps keeps the leggings in place all day long.We noticed some pilling on the inner thigh after the first wash, although the seams and other details of these leggings seemed fairly durable.

If you're a new cold-weather runner, you need compressive, fleece-lined leggings that are warm and built for high-intensity workouts. We recommend Under Armour's Women's ColdGear Authentics Leggings because they're made from breathable, lightweight polyester and Elastane that provides a second skin-like fit. A secure waistband keeps them up and in place from Mile One to Mile 10. We realized that the waistband tends to slip down during high-impact activities, so we don't recommend these for running or intense workouts. Materials: Polyester, Spandex | Sizes: XS to 6X (0 to 26+) | Rise: High | Care: Machine wash | Our Overall Rating: 4.7/5 We may recommend some of these products or similar items from these brands in this list, as these products have not been recalled and the science on transdermal absorption of BPA is still not settled. Why Trust Verywell FitMaterials: Nylon, Lycra Elastane, Elastane | Sizes: 0 to 20 | Rise: High | Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low | Our Overall Rating: 4.5/5 Los Angeles Apparel's Stretch Fleece Winter Legging is warm, but the fit was off. We found that they were almost too high-rise, with thin material that wasn't as flattering as we wanted it to be. Best for runners who need lots of storage, especially if the waistband of your leggings tends to slide down while you run. As the temperature drops, don't say good-bye to all leggings and tights, but instead embrace fleece-lined leggings that'll keep you warm and cozy all winter long. While they may look just like your typical workout leggings, these pairs have a super soft fleece interior to provide extra insulation. Whether you're traveling, hitting the slopes or just outdoor dining, fleece-lined leggings keep you cozy while still looking chic. We like that the thin fabric is breathable—however, we could see some slight underwear lines through these leggings.

Although we think they're worth the investment, these leggings are pricier than most other pairs we tested. Since they're made with cotton, we recommend these leggings for low-impact activities. They're not ideal for running or working up a sweat. POSHDIVAH's Maternity Fleece Lined Leggings come at a great, budget-friendly price point. But the wide waistband sat too high on us, and they didn't keep us very warm.Materials: Polyester, nylon, Spandex | Sizes: XXS to XXL | Rise: High | Care: Machine wash inside out in a garment bag on a delicate cycle or hand wash | Our Overall Rating: 4.3/5 Rise: Leggings come with waistbands that range from low-rise to high-rise. Which rise is best depends on your personal preference—although it's worth noting that high-rise fleece-lined leggings will often keep you warmer, since they cover more of your body.