Best Men’s Leggings Reviews 2018

The price of men’s leggings depends for the most part on their design features, which include bacteria resistance, moisture wicking, and loft (low density weaves in the fabric). Further, the fabric of the leggings could also spike up costs; the options include synthetic thermal fabric, wool thermal fabric and cotton thermal fabric, each of course with their own set of advantages. Prices of men’s leggings can range from $15 to $50+ for a pair with all the bells and whistles, some of which you will probably never use, so choose wisely!

Before buying men’s leggings, it’s best to first determine what you’ll be using them for, whether for sports, casual wear or both in order to ease your buying decision.

As mentioned earlier, men’s leggings can be had with a myriad of features, but here are few that make for a great pair:

• Fit and comfort- it’s important that you refer to the manufacturer’s size chart to get a pair that won’t disappoint
• Maintenance – look for men’s leggings that are machine washable and diligently follow the manufacturer’s care instructions
• Style – common options here include knee length, ankle length, loose fit and tight fit
• Product range – chances are that you’ll want to pair your leggings with matching apparel, so check to see if similar items are available for purchase
• Moisture wicking – keeps you cool and wicks moisture away from your skin to prevent chafing and irritation
• UV protection – if you’re going to be wearing leggings in sunny weather, look for UV protection greater than 30
• Bacteria and odor resistant – can be worn over longer periods without producing odor

The construction and design of mens leggings vary considerably across manufacturers, but here are a few common aspects to consider. Tights can be constructed out of several different materials, most commonly synthetics (like polypropylene, polyester, or “proprietary blends”), wool or a mix of both. The wool used today is not the same as what it used to be – scratchy or itchy - but is exclusively treated to be used right against the skin. Furthermore, wool is rich in antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that prevent absorption of the fatty acids in sweat that cause odor. Wool and cotton fibers both are naturally stretchy, resulting in a fitting form and a highly appealing look.

In addition, this type of fabric wicks away sweat and breathes well, but on the downside does not dry fast compared to synthetic materials. On a brighter note, wool and cotton fabrics offer more warmth than their synthetic counterparts of comparable thickness and weight. Synthetic materials contrarily offer amazing drying times, which for athletes means that it absorbs sweat and dries it out faster. A combination of cotton/wool and synthetics aims to give you the best of both worlds, resulting in high quality mens leggings at the right price.

Although most men’s tights are designed to offer you several years of use, good care and maintenance will increase their longevity. For synthetic men’s leggings, be sure to wash similar color garments together to prevent color bleed. Most men’s base layers are machine washable so you don’t have to wash them by hand. Speaking of washing, refrain from using bleach, Oxy-Clean or fabric softeners because chemicals such as these can greatly reduce the fabric’s ability to wick moisture from your body. And lastly, never try to iron mens leggings, especially if they’re made of all synthetic material, because not only will you increase the chances of ruining the logos, labels or merinos if any, but it’ll melt the fabric completely.