If like me you find yourself wearing leggings around the house as much as out hiking then here are some great choices for comfort and looks.
Soft, supportive and comfortable Enduro Bamboo Leggings
Best for yoga and gym
Best Price £50
Fully opaque to work from street to gym class to yoga studio, the 340gsm Enduro fabric is also highly absorbent and temperature regulating to help keep you cool and dry even in high-intensity workouts. Now with the practical addition of a pocket for your phone, the 7/8 length leggings have a deep waistband and contouring contrast flatlock stitching. Deep elasticated waistband for comfort.
Icebreaker Womens 260 Zone Leggings Base Layer Legwear
Best baselayer leggings for winter hikes
RRP: £95
Best Price £79
Wear underneath joggers, waterproof trousers or even hiking skirts for autumn and winter hikes. The Icebreaker Women’s 260 Zone Leggings have been made with a stretch, merino wool blend that comes with Zoned Body Mapping technology for optimal thermal regulation. Strategically placed merino mesh also offers ventilation to where it is needed most, while flatlock seams prevent chafing and a branded elastic waistband and built-in gusset add comfort and ease of mobility.
Men’s Fohn Merino Leggings Base Layer Legwear
Best men’s lightweight baselayer leggings
RRP: £45
Best Price £36
All-day next to your skin, base layers have to be comfortable. Fohn have matched the premium Merino fabric with flat-locked seams to rule out any abrasion, and a wide elasticated waistband to keep the leggings in place without and digging in. With a close to body fit for maximum comfort, this base layer will keep you out on the hills when the temperature takes a tumble.