Athleta lovers- please come in

[cransplash]

I love my Zella Live-In Leggings, but I am looking for another legging to wear this winter. I love the Zellas for their quality, the feel, and that you really can work out in them or wear them out without them screaming "work out wear".

I have been loving Athleta, and would love some recommendations on some full leggings (or even capris) that I can wear this winter. I want it to be warm for outdoor winter running but one that isn't shiny/doesn't scream running tights. 

I am eyeing the Revelation tight, but there is side stitching there that makes me wonder I'm trying to pair a workout/running tight to pass off as a casual legging.

I am eyeing their Polartec Power Stretch 2 tights (rec from fell GBCNer, but can't tell if it's somewhat shiny fabric?), but other suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you!

[gt7301b]

I'd just order both pairs and return the ones that you don't like - free returns are awesome!!

[dragonfly08]

Agreed. I've ordered the same item in multiple sizes if I wasn't sure, because I knew I could just return whatever didn't work! I love Athleta...haven't tried any of the leggings, though, so I'm no help (although I can't get enough of my Bettona pants!).

[gummybear]

I have the Revelation tights and IMO they def. are more on the "workout wear" side. That being said they are fantastic and flattering and have no sheen at all so I think you could get away with it. Mine are capris so that may be part of why I have a hard time picturing them as every day wear, but I want the full length ones.

They are GREAT pants, comfortable and flattering (no camel toe or muffin top) and they wear like iron. No pilling (and my thighs tough), not sheer at all, they wash well and have not faded.

[cransplash]

Thanks for the feedback gummybear. I still might get my Revelation tights!

I do love Athleta's return policy.

[polexia]

I have the relays in both capri and full length. LOVE them, love the inner drawstring. But they are definitely athletic style. I cannot run in my Zellas. They will not stay up!

[scorpio72]

I love Athleta's Kick Booty tech pants. They're not leggins, more boot cut but I love running in them. They're fleece lined and really warm. I just bought another non fleece lined pair just for wearing around. They make your butt look fantastic.

I've had my first pair for years (guessing 4+ years) and they've held up wonderfully.  No shrinking or pilling.  I love Athleta!

[cransplash]

Nov 12, 2013 15:43:39 GMT -5 scorpio72 said:

I love Athleta's Kick Booty tech pants. They're not leggins, more boot cut but I love running in them. They're fleece lined and really warm. I just bought another non fleece lined pair just for wearing around. They make your butt look fantastic.

I've had my first pair for years (guessing 4+ years) and they've held up wonderfully.  No shrinking or pilling.  I love Athleta!

Just added the Kick Booty pants to my wishlist!

Which non-fleece lined pair did you order?

[scorpio72]

The regular kick booty pants are not fleece lined. The kickbooty tech pants are fleece lined. I bought the regular kickbooty pants.

The fleece lined ones are too warm to wear if I'm going to be inside for long periods of time.

[cransplash]

I (finally) wore my Polartec Power Stretch 2 tights today, and I love them! I had a few pairs of fleece-lined C9 tights last year, and when I wore it last week for running before work, my legs were cold. I decided to try the Polartec Power Stretch 2 tights from Athleta today, and they were so comfy from the start, my legs never got cold (not even in the initial part when I do a brisk 5-min walk), and I love them so much!

athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=9297720020002&cid=1005012&locale=en_US

[agswife]

I only wear capris - I love love love the relay capris and the chatarunga capris.

[kjh]

The chaturanga tights make fantastic leggings

[dragonfly08]

There's an extra 20% off sale merchandise through tomorrow...several styles of pants/tights, including the Polartec Power Stretch Pant and Kickbooty Pant, are available.

[cransplash]

Jan 19, 2014 18:23:00 GMT -5 kjh said:

The chaturanga tights make fantastic leggings

This!

[MrsE]

I have not tried their tights, but my favorite pants are the runabout pants (have 2 pairs I like them so much) and the kickbooty pants. GL with your search.