The Best Leggings With Pockets for Women: Three Well-Rated Pairs
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Our picks at a glance
- Best OverallIUGA Leggings with Pockets for WomenCheck price on Amazon
- Most Rated PickColorfulkoala Essential 7/8 Leggings with PocketsCheck price on Amazon
- Best Gentle-Compression PickCRZ YOGA Butterluxe Leggings with Pockets 25"Check price on Amazon
Pockets are the point of these leggings, so we looked at how many each listing describes and what they are meant to hold, along with the fabric and length. All three are women's leggings rated 4.5 or higher on Amazon, sold by their brands and shipped by Amazon.
How we picked
We searched Amazon for leggings with pockets, set aside sponsored results and multi-packs from thin-brand sellers, and kept single-brand listings rated 4.3 or higher across at least 200 ratings. Then we saved each finalist's fabric, pocket description, length, seller and return terms. Softness and compression claims below are the brands' own.
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Best Overall: IUGA Leggings with Pockets for Women
It is the only pick whose listing describes a hidden inner waistband pocket in addition to two side pockets, which IUGA says fit a phone, keys and other essentials. It is tied for the highest rating here, at 4.6 across nearly 35,000 ratings. IUGA describes a high waist and a buttery-soft, 4-way stretch fabric; the fabric field lists 77% polyester and 23% spandex. The listing text we captured does not give an inseam.
What the listing says
- Two side pockets plus a hidden waistband pocket
- 77% polyester, 23% spandex; 4-way stretch (per IUGA)
- High waist
- Closure type: Elastic
Most Rated Pick: Colorfulkoala Essential 7/8 Leggings with Pockets
The most rated of the three, at more than 53,000 ratings. Colorfulkoala describes a 7/8 length with an approximately 25-inch inseam, side pockets for a phone, cards or keys, and a seam-free waistband with no sewn-in elastic band. The fabric is 75% polyester and 25% spandex, which the brand calls four-way stretch and slightly brushed.
What the listing says
- Side pockets for phone, cards or keys (per listing)
- 7/8 length, approx. 25-inch inseam
- Seam-free waistband, no sewn-in elastic band
- 75% polyester, 25% spandex
Best Gentle-Compression Pick: CRZ YOGA Butterluxe Leggings with Pockets 25"
The only pick in a different fabric: CRZ YOGA's Butterluxe blend of 81% polyamide and 19% Lycra, which the brand calls extremely soft with very gentle compression. It is also rated 4.6, though on a smaller base of about 6,200 ratings. The listing gives a 25-inch, 7/8 length meant to sit above the ankle, a seamless high-rise waistband, and side pockets it describes for keys and cards.
What the listing says
- Butterluxe fabric: 81% polyamide, 19% Lycra
- Very gentle compression (per CRZ YOGA)
- 25-inch, 7/8 length; high rise
- Side pockets for keys and cards
Side by side
| Leggings | Pockets (as listed) | Fabric (as listed) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| IUGA Leggings with Pockets for Women | Two side pockets plus a hidden waistband pocket | 77% polyester, 23% spandex | Not stated |
| Colorfulkoala Essential 7/8 Leggings with Pockets | Side pockets | 75% polyester, 25% spandex | 7/8, approx. 25-inch inseam |
| CRZ YOGA Butterluxe Leggings with Pockets 25" | Side pockets | 81% polyamide, 19% Lycra | 7/8, 25 inches |
What to look for
Pocket count and size
Some leggings add a waistband pocket to the side pockets. Check what the listing says the pockets hold; some name a phone, others only keys and cards.
Fabric blend
Two of these are polyester-spandex and one is polyamide-Lycra. The fabric field gives the percentages.
Length
CRZ YOGA says its 7/8 length is meant to sit above the ankle. Not every listing states an inseam.
Waistband
Seam-free and high-rise waistbands are described differently by each brand. Read the listing's own description.
The bottom line
- Best Overall: IUGA, with side pockets plus a waistband pocket, rated 4.6.
- Most Rated Pick: Colorfulkoala Essential 7/8, with more than 53,000 ratings.
- Best Gentle-Compression Pick: CRZ YOGA Butterluxe, in a polyamide and Lycra blend.
Frequently asked questions
Which of these has a waistband pocket?
The IUGA listing describes two side pockets and a hidden inner waistband pocket. The other two describe side pockets.
Will my phone fit in the pockets?
IUGA and Colorfulkoala both mention a phone. CRZ YOGA describes its pockets for keys and cards.
How long are these leggings?
Colorfulkoala lists an approximately 25-inch inseam and CRZ YOGA a 25-inch length, both 7/8. The IUGA text we captured does not state an inseam.
Who sells these?
Each is sold by its brand's own storefront and shipped by Amazon, with free 30-day returns, according to the listings.
Why are the ratings different from what I see on Amazon?
Ratings change over time. The figures here are what each listing showed on the date at the top of this page.
Ratings and listing details were checked on Amazon on the date shown at the top of this page. We have not worn these; everything above is from their Amazon listings.
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