19 of the Best Warm Leggings for Winter Workouts, Brunches & Everything in Between

• Why We Love It: Back and side pockets, stretchy material

If you're a cold weather runner, leggings that keep you toasty are a must. These are designed with extra stretch to support your legs through long strides and stay snug around your waist for all of your miles. Senior editor Dana Dickey loves these leggings for her outdoor winter runs. "There’s a knitted waistband that cuddles your waist as well as side pockets for holding my phone," she says. The Cold.RDY line is made to keep your body warm yet well ventilated through your workouts, and the extra back zipper pocket is great to hold your cards. Dickey also mentions these run a smidge on the larger side, so you may want to size down.

• Why We Love It: Cute pattern, warm merino wool blend fabric

These thermal leggings are made of a merino wool blend and are the perfect base layer to go under your ski pants. We love the wintery design on the bottom and the fact that they’re seamless. "Every year, I love getting my base layers from Sweaty Betty. [They're] super cute and keeps you super warm. They are a thicker fabric with tons of stretch," says one happy customer.

• Why We Love It: Inverno blend fabric, lightweight

Made for hard, long runs, these tights ensure they stretch with every stride. The Inverno blend fabric is incredibly breathable and flexible with your body movements and it offers warmth without overheating your legs.

• Why We Love It: Water-repellant, brushed fleece

These leggings are perfect for cold runs. The brushed fleece fabric feels lightweight and breathable while still providing tons of warmth. They have four way stretch for optimal flexibility and the smooth, sleek outer material helps avoid any pilling and chaffing.

• Why We Love It: Super-soft fleece, stretchy

Commerce editor Olivia Dubyak loves the feel of these soft fleece leggings, which she wears constantly. "These are always my base layer for my wintery Colorado outings, and I love that the fleece is incredibly soft without feeling too thick or bulky under other clothes," she says. They're available in nine color options.

• Why We Love It: Fleece-lined, lightweight

Fleece-lined leggings are a great choice if you’re going out and about for the day and just want to stay warm. These aren’t too thick (so they won’t hinder mobility), but the soft lining of fleece will provide an extra bit of warmth. They're incredibly stretchy, so they'll be comfortable to wear all day long.

• Why We Love It: Handy side pockets, 19 colors

A trusty pair of leggings you can throw on every day without thinking is essential to a well-rounded wardrobe, and these are our pick for the winter. They have a light fleece lining and are stretchy enough for lounging around, plus, they have side pockets. Just a heads up, though: They have little to no compression or support, so they won't be a great pick for working out.

• Why We Love It: Ribbed fabric, quick drying

Ribbed material is a great choice for extra warmth because it’s typically a bit thicker. This pair has a high waist and great compression to stay snug—ideal for going out on long winter walk. The Nulux material is breathable and lightweight which is great if you end up getting a little sweaty.

• Why We Love It: Thick material, flared silhouette

We’re pairing these ultra-chic leggings with a puffer jacket (preferably of the cropped variety) for a winter look that’s equal parts warm and trendy. The material of these leggings is nice and thick, offering a lot of support and warmth. The material is made to sculpt and smooth your shape. Plus, the seams down the center will elongate your legs.

• Why We Love It: Double-knit fleece, butt contour

Whether you have a long walk to work or you morning commute entails standing on a train platform, wear these double-knit fleece leggings to keep you warm and switch into your real work outfit when you get to the office (or wear these under wide-leg trousers—no one will know the difference). There isn't much compression to these leggings—and they're super soft—so they likely won't be great for working out.

• Why We Love It: Sophisticated silhouette, sculpting

If you’re going for a more dressed-up look, these faux leather leggings do a magnificent job at keeping out the cold. According to one reviewer, the compression will sculpt your curves, plus they’re super comfortable. "They're sexy, chic and so comfortable all in one. They hug every curve even my small calves and thicker thighs which is hard to find," she says.

• Why We Love It: Shorter length for shorter legs, soft, suede-like material

These leggings are made two-inches shorter than the regular version of this style to fit the petite ladies out there. They're made with a soft, suede-like material for warmth and comfort while offering a good bit of support for a workout. And the fact that they also wick moisture to keep the sweat beads from building up is a great feature for higher intensity exercising.

• Why We Love It: Made longer for long legs, sweat-wicking

Outdoor running in the winter is not for the faint of heart. These leggings will do a phenomenal job at keeping your legs warm while you get your miles in and will help wick sweat at the same time. The thighs have extra stretchy panels to lengthen with your legs with each stride, so if you have long legs you won't have to worry about the leggings riding up above your ankles.

• Why We Love It: Polartec material, moisture-wicking

These leggings are made with Polartec for a sleek, smooth outer that's great for avoiding pilling and chafing. The fleece interior will keep your legs warm but won't cause them to overheat, thanks to the sweat-wicking technology made to pull the sweat from the material to the surface so it can evaporate.

• Why We Love It: PrimaLoft yarn, stretchy fit

These leggings have a low-rise fit and come in regular, petite and plus sizes as well as an additional medium-tall inseam. You can find a back zip pocket to hold your belongings and reflectors on the ankles if you're out and about at night, too. The PrimaLoft material is sensationally warm for spending time on the slopes and, not only that, it's very comfortable.

• Why We Love It: Quick-drying material, contoured waistband

We love thick, high waistbands, but what we love even more is this contoured design that's higher in the back to emphasize your booty shape. These leggings are made for movement and are a great option for the adventurous type. They have a triangle gusset for optimal stretch and movement and FlashDry-Pro material that effectively wicks sweat.

• Why We Love It: Fleece-lined, high compression

Pop these leggings under sweats or jeans on super cold days. "[They're] the perfect winter leggings. They stay in place, keep me warm and have pockets. Can't ask for anything more?" Says one reviewer. They're mid-rise and have medium to high compression and are a very fitted to sit snug on your body as a base layer.

• Why We Love It: Great color options, drawstring waistband

With an adjustable, high-rise waistband that's also double-lined, you can't go wrong with this pair. You can cinch the waist tight if you need them to stay snug during a workout, or let out the drawstring if you need some extra room. The leggings are made of a performance fleece that keeps you warm while wicking sweat, which is great for outdoor workouts.

• Why We Love It: High compression, side pockets

Leggings that are made to withstand cold climates are great for athletes who are always working out outdoors. These have side pockets to hold your belongings and fit quite tightly as they're made to be ultra-compressive.