Trying to find well made, comfy, cold weather leggings that have a cell phone pocket for my female SO. She'll mostly be wearing them for lounging, errands, and chasing toddlers. I'd like to keep it under $100 if possible.

It gets to about 10°F a couple of times a year here and she's generally a very cold person.

I've heard great things about icebreaker leggings, but I can't seem to find ones with a pocket.

She's not especially hard on clothes like I am, but I'd like to get her two pairs that she can rotate and they'll last for years.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

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Ultraluminosity t1_iyhtrkt wrote on December 1, 2022 at 2:47 PM

Probably not BIFL, but Senita Athletics Thermal Warm Leggings are affordable, super comfy, and have pockets on both sides. I'm a dog walker and these are the only leggings I wear for winter walks.

hoopleheadroom t1_iyibznr wrote on December 1, 2022 at 4:52 PM

Athleta Altitude leggings. They list at $99 but they often have sales. I have several pairs that have held up for 3 winters without stretching out. I don’t know if they’ll last forever but they are by far the warmest pants I own. I’m comfortable to about 20 degrees, then I add a base layer and have been comfortable down to -5 degrees F.

Oh and they have pockets!

I also tried many cheap brands and $$$ Woolx leggings but they lost their shape and started to sag quickly.

patopatogris t1_iyjpzzn wrote on December 1, 2022 at 10:15 PM

I live in Minnesota and I'm a big fan of Patagonia's R1 Daily Bottoms: https://www.patagonia.com/product/womens-r1-daily-bottoms/40545.html. A smidge over your budget, but you can find them on sale (I think I paid about $75 for mine). Patagonia of course has their ironclad guarantee, and I've made use of that in the past; when I finally killed a rain jacket, I brought it in asking if it could be repaired and because it could not be, they replaced it.
Also really like REI's Hyperaxis pants: https://www.rei.com/product/177406/rei-co-op-hyperaxis-fleece-pants-womens?sku=1774060003. In one of my friend group texts, they're known "the Magic Pants."

Fancy_Argument7932 t1_iyk4zm9 wrote on December 2, 2022 at 12:04 AM

Second the Patagonia pants! You can also check their Worn Wear section which may have them a bit cheaper!

diab0lus t1_iyttdch wrote on December 4, 2022 at 2:41 AM

Too bad there are no model pics with either of these. How do they fit below the knee?

patopatogris t1_iyvtdx9 wrote on December 4, 2022 at 3:54 PM

With Patagonia you have to scroll down more—there are a few pics. And this shows the REI pants on a model: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/shop/product/hyperaxis-fleece-pants-women-s-107687. I find the Patagonia pants fit closer at the ankle whereas REI is a straighter cut—but still not boot cut or overly loose around the ankle.

MapleMooseMountie t1_iyi0o2c wrote on December 1, 2022 at 3:36 PM

I really like my Gerry leggings. They are warm, comfortable, and they have a zipper pocket.

AgentSolitude t1_iyilrlh wrote on December 1, 2022 at 5:55 PM

https://www.avalancheoutdoorsupply.com/collections/womens-leggings

They have fleece leggings with pockets for under $50 but I’d say you’d probably have to replace them every few years.

Leggings are hard to find BIFL. I think the only leggings I know that would be BIFL were the original made in Canada Lululemon leggings which were over $100 years ago.

ClassyBroadMSP t1_iyhsvom wrote on December 1, 2022 at 2:41 PM

Woolx leggings. A little spendy, but so comfy, don't need to wash them as often. Light but warm and a really solid pocket on each side. This is a great gift idea!

nozelt t1_iyk1wey wrote on December 1, 2022 at 11:41 PM

Consider children clothing if she isn’t super tall or anything. Way more likely to have pockets and probably cheeper for the same quality.

casuallylatedan t1_iyi8fxd wrote on December 1, 2022 at 4:29 PM

My partner has some of the Outdoor Voices FrostKnit leggings and they are warm. They have pockets, but they aren't great pockets. YMMV. Outdoor Voices stuff is certainly the closest to BIFL I've seen for leggings.

Michento t1_iyjnu0k wrote on December 1, 2022 at 10:00 PM

I've not found any leggings that are substantially better in quality based on price. Some leggings hold up longer than others. I've tried many and it seems random.

I've been wearing these fleece lined leggings for two years now and they are still in great condtion. Mostly wearing around the house, on walks, running errands. Nothing crazy.

I have 3 pair and they are all still in great shape after 2.5 winters.

Edit to add: They have a great phone pocket on the side and a key pocket in the waistband.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Z5QRDWX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1

splitsleeve OP t1_iyk28n5 wrote on December 1, 2022 at 11:43 PM

Do you have an opinion on the water resistant option vs the non?

Michento t1_iykubnp wrote on December 2, 2022 at 3:21 AM

I can't say how they are, I bought the non-water resistant ones. The ones I have are very soft which I like.

educateyourself1 t1_iyk9k4u wrote on December 2, 2022 at 12:39 AM

Pact (wearpact.com) pureactive pocket leggings (they also have pureactive without pocket so be careful when ordering) are awesome!

diab0lus t1_iytm40b wrote on December 4, 2022 at 1:42 AM

I’m actually in the market for these as well and I’m just starting my search. So far, I’ve found these a Duluth Trading (in no particular order):

https://www.duluthtrading.com/s/DTC/womens-flexpedition-pull-on-skinny-pants-55844.html?color=DPM (6 pockets)
https://www.duluthtrading.com/s/DTC/womens-akhg-meltwater-leggings-80270.html?color=BVG (3 pockets)
https://www.duluthtrading.com/s/DTC/womens-akhg-bootpack-winterized-skinny-leg-pants-80785.html?color=BLK (shows a zipper pocket)

There are a few others on the site that are made from the same materials, but different cuts, and there are some that are similar but not as well-suited for colder weather.