Light Summer Leggings That Are Lightweight, Soft, Comfy

8 pairs of lighter-than-air leggings that feel as close pantless as possible.

Lululemon Align Pant

The Canadian activewear company has amassed a seriously devoted following with its lightweight, low-impact Nulu fabric. It took the brand 15 months and seven different iterations before landing on the perfect mix of supreme softness, compression, and flexibility.

Girlfriend Collective FLOAT High-Rise Seamless Legging

The Seattle-based activewear brand attracts a legion of fans with its militantly eco-friendly mission — all Girlfriend Collective offerings are made from recycled synthetics like polyester and nylon. They just launched FLOAT, a new collection of lighter-weight (but still compressive) bike shorts, leggings, and bras that offer an airier finish than the brand’s standard fare.

Outdoor Voices TechSweat Flex Leggings

TechSweat launched two years ago to great fanfare and based on the popularity the fiber has maintained, the hype is real. Customers praise their softness and light-as-a-feather feel. “These pants are gorgeous and so comfortable,” wrote reviewer Anna. “They're definitely on the thin side, and so buttery soft.”

Felina Super Soft Lightweight Legging

We’re diehard review-watchers, and when we saw this lightweight pair’s rating — 4.6 out of 5 stars and over 2,300 reviews — we immediately began to comb them. “These leggings are thin, but not see-through. They are form-fitting but breathable,” explained one fan. “They are lightweight, but thick enough not to easily run or tear,” attested another. Sounds like they check every box. At about $30 for two pairs, we’re sold.

Alo Yoga Vapor Leopard Print Legging

Alo Yoga’s “Vapor” fabric is their answer to engineered-to-be-airy materials like Nulu and TechSweat, and it appears to be coming for the activewear throne. The compressive, lifting fit is augmented by an ultralight, second-skin feel that has customers very satisfied. (One glowing review from a personal trainer called Alo’s quality “the best there is.”)

Zella Studio Lite High Waist Legging

We came for the splashy artistic print and stayed for the “incredibly lightweight” feel of these pocket leggings from Nordstrom’s fanatically beloved in-house activewear brand. Thanks to the proprietary “Zeltek” fabric, they’re also cooling and moisture-wicking.

Nike One Luxe Mid-Rise 7/8 Tights

Available in a wealth of fun colors (including black!), Nike engineered these “silky soft” leggings to be ultra-lightweight with a second-skin feel. One reviewer explained that they’re “super soft and comfortable — feels like butter on my legs. They’re thin but still tough, durable, and not see-through.” Bonus: they’re made from 50% recycled material. Swish!

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