The Sweaty Betty Power Leggings cost £110. That is a lot for a pair of leggings. The question is whether the fit, the quality, and the longevity justify the price — and the community's verdict is more nuanced than the marketing suggests.
What Sweaty Betty says
Full-length, high-rise, compressive leggings with a wide waistband. Designed for high-impact training. Available in 14 colours. UK sizes 2XS to 2XL.
What the community actually finds
The fit: The Power Leggings have one of the most comfortable high-rise waistbands in the community's experience. It's wide (around 10cm), soft at the top edge, and holds in place during dynamic movement without rolling or digging. For women with a sensitive midriff, this waistband is noticeably more comfortable than Gymshark or Adanola.
The compression: Firm but not restrictive. The compression is even from waist to ankle — there's no point where the fabric feels tight across the knee or calf. Women with muscular calves find this an important detail, because many leggings compress well at the thigh and uncomfortably at the calf.
The fabric over time: This is the most commonly discussed aspect in the community. After 6+ months of regular washing (two to three times per week), the Power Leggings retain compression noticeably better than Gymshark's seamless range. Colour fades slightly but fabric structure holds.
The squat test: Opaque in all positions. Community verdict is unanimous on this — the Power Leggings do not go see-through. This matters for studio and gym environments.
Who they suit
The Power Leggings work best for pear and hourglass shapes because the waistband is soft enough to accommodate a waist that's significantly narrower than the hip. The legging is cut with enough hip room that women who carry volume in the thigh don't feel restricted.
For straight or athletic shapes, the fit is good but the compression can feel loose across the hip area — some community members find Gymshark Training Leggings give a more contoured look on straighter silhouettes.
Are they worth £110?
The honest answer is: it depends on how many pairs you buy and how often you train.
Worth it if: You train 4+ times a week, you've wasted money on cheaper leggings that wore out in months, you have a pear/hourglass shape and find most leggings don't fit without compromise.
Not worth it if: You train 1–2 times a week, you're between sizes and aren't sure of the fit, or you prefer a tighter/more contoured look than the Power Leggings provide.
For the price, try them in-store first if you're in the UK — Sweaty Betty has stores in most major cities and a generous return policy on unworn items.