New York Times Best Leggings 2025

New York Times Best Leggings 2025

Superfit Hero plus size leggings made the New York Times Wirecutter list of Best Leggings again! For the third year in a row! This is huge for a brand as small as ours. We are the ONLY indie women-owned brand on the list. We are also the only brand to offer our inclusive size range. Here's a link to their review: nytimes.com

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Supportive and flattering, the Superfit Hero Superhold Pocket Ankle Leggings are a strong choice for plus-size people. (Superfit Hero transitioned to selling exclusively plus and extended sizes in late 2020.) These medium-weight leggings are thick yet breathable, with a high waist and roomy side-drop pockets.

They come in the highest range of sizes of all the leggings we tested. Available in sizes L (12 to 14) to 7X (40 to 44), the Superhold Pocket leggings cater to an under-serviced cohort. Our size-16-to-18 tester, who tried them in a size 2X, praised the quality feel of the thick fabric, and this tester mostly liked the fit, though the waist was a bit snug. (Of the more than 300 reviews on the company’s website, the majority are five-star ratings.)

They come in three lengths. The Superhold Pocket Ankle Leggings have a 29-inch inseam, which is full-length. But if you’d prefer, these are also available in a 26-inch length and a 20-inch capri version. (Our 5-foot-2, 2X tester liked the capris.)

The fabric is pleasingly compressive. Smooth, dense, and soft, with a decent amount of stretch, these leggings offer a held-in feel that isn’t a squeeze. “I really love these,” said one 5-foot-10 tester, who wore a size L. “They sit right where they’re supposed to on my size 12/14 waist and don’t fall down, even while power walking.”

All exercise feels good in this pair. These leggings strike a nice balance between ready to sweat and ready to recover. They felt great during serious workouts (a 45-minute indoor cycling class, a 3-mile run) and less-intense sessions. The two side drop-pockets are conveniently positioned, and they hold their contents securely; we didn’t experience any pulling at the waistband while in motion.

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