Nike Universa

The Nike Universa Women's Medium-Support High-Waisted Leggings blew my mind the moment I slid them on. They were buttery soft and fit like a glove. Sometimes leggings can be a little suffocating with how tight they are, and these were different. They are a high-waisted legging that shapes your waist nicely without squeezing you too tight. I find myself more self-conscious when I'm taking yoga or doing pilates because my leggings are making my stomach look unflattering or rolling over. I was honestly surprised how great they fit. I think I was most surprised by the length. Typically, when I read something is full length, I am a little skeptical because they don't always fulfill that full-length promise. Fortunately for me, these did not disappoint. Being 5’9”, I have pretty long legs, and typically, leggings run short on me, but I love that this hit my ankle exactly where I would like it to. Not to mention, the super conveniently placed side pocket where I can fit anything from my ID, keys, or my phone comfortably. There’s even a pocket on the back waistband that I didn’t even notice because it’s so discreetly designed. Besides always having issues with the length of leggings, another important factor I check for in a good pair of leggings is if they're squat-proof. I work out at least 4 times a week, and I have tested these leggings out thoroughly, and to my surprise, I can say they are not see-through one bit. I love knowing that I can wear these to yoga and fold in all kinds of positions without feeling worried about my leggings being see-through. And an added bonus, they are very good at staying in place and do not fold over at the top. During my pilates classes, they stayed up and never folded and I was able to focus in class without my attention being drawn to having to fix or constantly pull up my leggings. These leggings are truly a dream. Even down to the design. It is classic and modern but extremely functional. I even love the monochromatic Nike check logo on the backside of the calf. It’s so discreet, but when you find it, it’s such a cool surprise. Even the decision to have the bottom edges of the legs be seamless is so appreciated. I don’t find when I take these leggings off that it leaves dents in my skin or isn’t lightly cutting off circulation in areas. It truly feels like I’m covering my legs with a cloud. You can tell these leggings were designed with the intention of being flattering, while still being functional and comfortable. It is truly hard to find leggings that have it all, and these definitely do. I think the only negative thing I can think of is that I didn’t get these in every color, but I have every intention to. I find myself wanting to wear them every day, whether it's to work out, to run errands, or everything else in between. Even as much as I’ve already worn them, they still feel like brand new. These have instantly become my new favorite pair of leggings that I own, by far.

Love these leggings. I love that they are supportive without feeling like a compression garment like so many other leggings. I have very long legs and the length hits me at the top of my ankle, which is hard to find as well. I do find that there is a little bit of fabric bunching around my hips that happens when I am sitting which isn’t the most appealing, but that doesn’t bother me too much and can be hidden with a longer shirt or sweater. Overall I really like these leggings!

These leggings are made of a really nice, high quality fabric that is optimal for high intensity exercise. They are sweat wicking, and thick enough to be durable, but also breathable. Keep in mind these are full length. I am 5'5" so these were a bit too long on me. The 7/8 length definitely works better for my height. I also had some difficulty keeping them from sliding down, but I believe this is because I received a small, and I should have taken an XS. Maybe if I sized down I wouldn't have experienced the sliding down issue. These would be a favorite for running or a HIIT class in the 7/8 length and a size smaller!