While I often like pants with high compression, unless the fit is just right, they roll at the waist or constrict too much for mat-based exercises. This pair's top stayed up no matter how I moved, and the light compression wasn't uncomfortable, even during the abs portion of class.
In fact, these moisture-wicking GoDry leggings are made mainly of cotton jersey so they feel like a thick, soft tee, but they still passed my squat test as they're not sheer at all. Of course, I'm never mad at a hidden pocket (which easily fits a phone and keys), either.
The petite one I selected hit my leg right where 7/8 leggings should, but the bottom can also be scrunched up a little more for someone shorter. And if I'm being totally honest, the real reason I love these most for barre in particular is that I can check out that very ruched ankle detail while I'm confirming my foot placement in the mirror . . . and they look just as cute with slides when I head home, too.
