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Adidas Optime Review

A supportive, compressive training legging with a secure fit and useful pocket, but its lack of opacity and thinner material limits its appeal for gym workouts
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Adidas Optime Review (A triangle-shaped gusset provides additional room for movement, but our testers agree that a diamond shape usually...)
A triangle-shaped gusset provides additional room for movement, but our testers agree that a diamond shape usually accommodates more freedom of movement.
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Price:  $60 List
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Manufacturer:   Adidas
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By Kate Pitts ⋅ Review Editor  ⋅  October 18, 2026
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RANKED
#15 of 16
  • Comfort & Fit - 35% 4.5
  • Compression & Support - 20% 7.5
  • Breathability - 15% 5.5
  • Durability & Recovery - 15% 3.0
  • Versatility - 15% 5.5
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Our Verdict

REASONS TO BUY
Supportive compression
Secure high-rise waistband
Stretchy performance fabric
Good mobility
REASONS TO AVOID
Limited opacity when stretched
Snug fit can feel restrictive
Fabric feels more technical than soft
Limited pocket storage
Runs small

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Bottom Line A supportive, compressive training legging with a secure fit and useful pocket, but its lack of opacity and thinner material limits its appeal for gym workoutsA comfortable, stylish, and budget-friendly legging that delivers impressive performance for yoga, everyday wear, and light adventuresA lightweight, highly breathable legging that excels on runs and hikes, delivering excellent comfort, mobility, and valueA comfortable, budget-friendly legging with useful pockets that performs well for yoga, low-impact workouts, and everyday wearA supportive gym legging with excellent compression and a secure fit, but its coarse fabric, limited breathability, and reduced opacity at full stretch diminish overall comfort and versatility
Rating Categories  Adidas Optime CRZ Yoga Butterlift... REI Co-op Swiftland 7/8 Iuga FlexTight High... Gymshark Vital Seaml...
Comfort & Fit (35%)
4.5
9.0
7.5
5.0
3.5
Compression & Support (20%)
7.5
5.0
4.0
5.5
5.5
Breathability (15%)
5.5
6.5
8.5
5.0
5.5
Durability & Recovery (15%)
3.0
6.5
6.5
5.5
4.5
Versatility (15%)
5.5
8.5
6.5
6.0
4.5
Specifications Adidas Optime CRZ Yoga Butterlift... REI Co-op Swiftland 7/8 Iuga FlexTight High... Gymshark Vital Seaml...
Best Use Running/HIIT Workouts Daily Wear/Lounging, Running/HIIT Workouts, Yoga/Pilates, Outdoor (hiking, climbing, skiing) Daily Wear/Lounging, Running/HIIT Workouts, Yoga/Pilates, Outdoor (hiking, climbing, skiing) Running/HIIT Workouts Running/HIIT Workouts
Inseam Lengths Available 30.5"-32" 25" 23.5", 26", 29" 25" 28.5"–32.5"
Sizes Available XXS-XXL XS-XL XS-3X (Petite & Tall options) XS-3X XXS-XXL
Squat Test Fail Pass Pass Fail- light colors Fail
Colors 7 13 5 24 11
Pockets Two side None Two side, three waist Two side, one waist None
Material 73% Polyester(100% Recycled) / 27% Spandex 74% Polyamide, 26% Lycra 71% nylon/29% spandex (bluesign approved) 77% Polyester, 23% Spandex 93% Nylon, 7% Elastane
Compression Firm Moderate Light Firm Moderate

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—Kate Pitts