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They are as stylish as they are comfortable — even though they might not look it. I’m referring to the coveted faux leather legging! Several years ago, I was slow to board the faux leather legging train, but now that I am a passenger, I am driving that trend loud and proud.

They are as stylish as they are comfortable — even though they might not look it. I’m referring to the coveted faux leather legging! Several years ago, I was slow to board the faux leather legging train, but now that I am a passenger, I am driving that trend loud and proud. Fast forward to 2022 and I’ve worn leggings more times in the past two years than ever before! If you’re looking to elevate your basic wardrobe staple, look no further. Do I dress them up for a Saturday date night and then proceed to wear them all day around the house on Sunday with a sweatshirt? You better believe it. So what’s the downside, you ask? They can be a bit of an investment piece. So in typical LIY fashion, we took it upon ourselves to find the best of the best. We jumped, wiggled, squatted, lunged, [and sweat more than I care to admit] to test over 10 popular brands on three women with different sizes, heights, and inseams. So are Spanx really worth the splurge? Is there a similar, budget-friendly, pair I can find on Amazon? Spoiler Alert: yes and yes. Without further ado, here are the Best Faux Leather Leggings on the Market.

PS. if you already own and pair [or are on the fence about purchasing!] here are 20 Faux Leather Legging Outfits to help with styling these spicy little numbers! You can also check out this Pinterest board [dedicated to faux leather legging outfits] for future outfit inspiration. You can thank me later. ? Now let’s get into it!

A QUICK NOTE ON OUR SIZING…

Before we get into the leggings, let’s go over the logistics of this operation. For reference…

Allison is 6′ with a 33″ inseam, and typically wears sizes Medium-Large.

Erin is 5’4 with a 27″ inseam and wears size XS-Small.

Steph is our petite model! She is 5’4, has a 25″ inseam, and wears sizes Medium-Large.

As we tested, we made notes about quality, comfort level, smoothing abilities, rolling around the waist area, and yes — even sound. Because when it comes to faux leather, things can start to sound real funky, real fast. Below you’ll find our results for our Favorite Overall, Best Budget-Friendly Option, and our Favorite Dressy Pair. You’ll also find the brands that did not make the cut and why. So without further ado, here are the Best Faux Leather Leggings on the Market!