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Some people prefer winter to summer because they’d rather be cold than hot. In fact, more than one person has confessed to me that winter is easier to deal with because you can just “throw on layers” to get warmer. And they’re not wrong at all. A good winter coat is key to keeping you cozy in extra harsh winters. Another crucial component? Cold-weather leggings. These are importantly different from their fair-weather counterparts—at least, the best winter leggings are.

Keeping warm is easy when you opt for thicker materials, like faux leather or nylon. It also helps to have weather-proofed or insulated textiles, like thermal fabrics, cotton, and wool. This will help keep the warmth in and the cold out—but you have to know what you’re looking for. Usually, you want to shop for heavier or fleece-lined leggings so that you can be snuggly. But if you’re not in the mood to scour the internet or rummage through stores, it’s your lucky day.

Below, find our list of the 10 best winter leggings to snuggle into this snowy season.

The best winter leggings, at a glance:

Best overall: Alo Airlift Winter Warm High-Waist Legging, $138
Best budget: Baleaf Women’s Fleece-Lined Leggings, $43
Best splurge: Free People Movement Keepin’ Cozy Fleece-Lined Leggings, $148
Best for running: On Women’s Performance Winter Tights, $130
Best for walking: Skechers GoFlex GoWalk High-Waist Leggings, $49
Best for hiking: Patagonia Women’s Pack Out Hike Tights, $129
Best thermal: Nike Therma-FIT One Women’s High-Wasited ⅞ Leggings, $60
Best for lounging: Feathers Women’s Seamless Fleece Leggings, $20
Best for harsh winters: The North Face Women’s Winter Warm Pro Tights, $100
Best shapewear: Spanx Faux Leather Fleece Lined Leggings, $110

Shop 10 of the best winter leggings

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Best overall: Alo Airlift Winter Warm High-Waist Legging — $138.00

Materials: 82% polyester, 18% elastane | Sizes: 2XS-L | Colors: 5

We selected Alo’s winter legging as the best overall because it really does it all. You can, of course, wear these tights to your yoga or Pilates class, but you can also comfortably lounge around in them all day. Moreover, we even trust these to go on a run, since they offer good compression and are moisture-wicking. Alo’s winter leggings also help keep you warm since they have a brushed interior—meaning that the soft, fuzzy, fleece-like material touches your skin when you put on your leggings.

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