The Contender tights are perfect for long outdoor workouts, thanks to tons of storage with its two secure, side zip pockets and one hidden key envelope.

Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. SELF may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. These leggings are the most comfortable and cozy leggings—I honestly want to wear them all the time in the fall and winter,” Barb Bryan, an ultra runner and cycler from Calgary, tells SELF. Compression: Compression garments can help improve circulation, and when worn after exercise may even help with recovery. We asked outdoor exercisers for their recommendations on the best thermal leggings that they rely on to get in their winter outdoor workouts.These leggings are comfy and fitted to my body—the material is thick so it keeps me warm,” says Zulueta. Safety is always top of mind when working outdoors, so I am a huge fan of the Run Visible collection from Brooks,” says Williams.

The Spandex-and-polyester fabric can also stretch seven times its length, according to the company, so you can do nearly any kind of movement in them. Acting like a base layer, thermal leggings are often made with certain materials that are known to be moisture wicking, insulating, and durable. Water-resistant and windproof: Fabrics that repel water or wind, like merino wool and polyester or polyester blends, can keep your legs dry and body warm, even in less-than-ideal winter weather. Our training tights and leggings come from reliable brands like adidas, Nike, ASICS, Under Armour, New Balance and PUMA, ensuring great comfort and quality you can rely on.Instead of using traditional sizing (like, small, medium, and large), they stick to sizes named for nine different Grrrl-affiliated women across a variety of sports, whom the company refers to as their athletes. The compressive material is great for keeping your blood flowing in the harsh conditions and will make you feel supported and focused on crushing your miles. These Fabletics leggings have a supersoft fleece lining that will keep you warm in cold conditions, and their high waist keeps your pants secure as you move about. Get yourself a pair of Heat Holders thermal tights and you can wear whatever you like all winter long.