I am pear-shaped for my size (5'6 140 lbs), but the medium fit me perfectly despite my larger legs; the sizing seems to be very forgiving, so you can't really go wrong. (Updated review--I lost 10 lbs and they still fit me perfectly!)

MATERIAL: Surprisingly thin, but opaque and matte. These are nothing like those shapewear leggings that are ultra-shiny, thick, constricting, and itchy. Very stretchy to accommodate a wide range of sizes.

LOOK: It's black, but not like vanta black--looks more like dark grey in certain lighting. Despite its stretchiness, it still manages to stay opaque (no pink undies showing through). However, because they are thin, you will get an underwear line if you're not wearing no-show undies. Does a decent job of smoothing you out overall, so you won't see every little cellulite bump on your bum.

FIT: Once you put them on, they feel like a second skin--no saggy waistbands, crotch sliding down, undies riding up, etc. However, these do NOT PROVIDE FIRM COMPRESSION. These leggings don't even have half the compression of my 20-30mmHg socks, which I purchased to facilitate recovery with a broken foot. So bear that in mind--this is not an extreme 'shapewear' legging, and it is not good if you need real 20+mmHg compression for something like injury recovery. I'm guessing these have mild (8-15mmHg) compression--but then again, don't most exercise leggings?

Oh, and there's a seam running down the front and back of the pants, so.. Beware of cameltoe. I have to wear long shirts with these. The high waist area has much stronger compression than the rest, so it smooths your tummy very well.

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This will NOT provide the compression I need for my injury. However, as a comfy and flattering fitness/leisure legging, I love them because they feel like a second skin. I'll probably buy more just as backups!

Very thick legged with not much stretch, you will need some time to put it on.

If you have the problem of leggings constantly falling off of your waist, these might be your lifesaver. These offer a lot of compression and can stretch high up on your waist so nothing jiggles. They are very smooth and silky like a second skin. They cinch in more at the waist and then fan out at the hips to flatter a curvier body but also stay put for all of the miles. They are squat proof and hold up well over many washes and wears (mine have gone over 1,000 miles and still seem like they have a bunch of life left in them). But they are also cool enough to wear in hot climates for more compression or sun protection. I have run several marathons and ultras in Texas and Florida in them. I also love that they can stretch over my ankles and offer more solid compression when I need it while traveling. This is a rare find as I'm nearly 6 ft tall. and mostly leg. I am not sure how this will affect more petite ladies, though, so something to keep in mind. My only complaint is that the shape/seams in the rear could allow more room and be more flattering for larger booties. But for the price and functionality, these are real winners.

I got a pair of these like 6 years ago and they are still in great condition and I got another because they stay up so well. Best running leggings I've found.

Those of you who have put on compression pants, congratulations! And you are my hero. Seriously. You are.

I read the reviews. I used the sizing chart. And I still broke a sweat.

Simply putting my foot though the hole made me second guess the size chart. I read the fit was right. My pants are size 24-25 so I ordered th XS as per the sizing chart the sizes are XS fits waist 24-25.5. Small fits 26-27. Knowing these are supposed to be tight I went ahead with the XS. Again, simply putting my foot through made me second guess the sizing chart.

Up my calves I pulled- eh, they are snug and feel great.

That's where it all took a turn.

Just thinking they're getting past my knees is gone in the wind and hit hard. But I still try. I shimmy. I shimmy some more and I'm cussing every person who laid hands on these from Kentucky to California the entire time. I haven't even gotten them to mid thigh yet.

Getting them past mid thigh requires years of conditioning and the determination of April the Giraffe not giving birth on camera. You'll begin the ponder if greasing up would've been the easiest route getting in these bastards.

Feeling accomplished is overwhelming once I got them up both thighs. But wait. My ass still isn't in them. Now is when I'm thinking that sizing guide lied like a mf'er. It has to be sized for Pygmies. I'm not offending anyone, am I? Any Pygmies around? I'm thinking there's no way I'm.get.ting.these.on. and whloop, it's all in. 😳

It's funny, after all that struggle, the waist fit. Me. The waist fit me. So these ARE the correct size. 🤦ðŸ¼"â'€ï¸ Now if I had the stamina to put these on daily, .....awww gawt dammit. I forgot about having to go to the bathroom.

Well, to be continued....,

Did I say my legs look like 2 seals head butting? They do. These things look like a wetsuit.

#deathbycompressionpants

And on my grave, I'd like #shetried
With the hashtag.

-Chuck's exhausted wife