The 10 Best Stirrup Leggings

In a lot of ways, your standards for the best stirrup leggings should match your standards for the best leggings in any category: They should be stretchy, breathable, and made from a high-quality material — not to mention capable of passing the squat test (especially if you plan on wearing them while working out). That said, the primary purpose of stirrup leggings is to stay put, so you’ll want to find ones that offer as good a fit as possible which means considering the inseam a bit more than with other types of leggings so things stay comfortable.

Stirrup pants were popular in the ’80s, but they’ve since made a big comeback due to their practicality. The under-the-foot design keeps your leggings in place while you’re moving around and makes it easy to slide your feet into boots without your pants riding up. However, because they secure under the sole, the right fit is paramount. (Taller people can’t just wear them like cropped leggings, and shorter people can’t just let them bunch at the ankle.) Alternatively, if you’re worried about finding the right length, extra-long leggings still secure over your ankle, but since they don’t have a heel hole or a strap, the fit is a little more forgiving.

Scroll on for stirrup leggings that come in a wide range of sizes — and some even offer different inseams. They also have tons of additional features, like hidden pockets, stylish patterns, thermal insulation, or a work-friendly fabric, so you can find the best pair (or two) for your lifestyle.