I wear lululemon almost exclusively. I use my Aligns for casual wear and for yoga. I wanted to try these CRZ leggings to see how they compare to Aligns in terms of fit and finish, and how they perform during yoga classes.
Lululemon’s quality has been in a slow decline for years now, and I’ve been disappointed with quite a few of my recent purchases. Getting harder to justify $128 on a pair of leggings. I only wear align with pockets.
Thickness and feel of fabric: CRZ fabric is thinner, but softer. It stretches farther than the Align fabric, which makes sense since CRZ has fewer sizes.
Quality of stitching: the stitching is quite good, I was expecting to be unimpressed. Not a single loose thread on the entire garment. I’ve had brand new Aligns arrive with threads unraveling.
Squat proof: Size M in color Melanite is squat proof on me.
Wearability/ practicality: These are just as comfortable as Aligns. They move with my body the same way Aligns do. The pockets are higher set, which is annoying. But not a deal breaker for me. The butt seam isn’t as flattering as Aligns, but I don’t care about that.
Verdict: I am done buying Aligns. I get can get pairs of CRZ for the same price as one pair of Aligns with pockets.
I am 5’5”, 150 lbs, muscular build, hourglass shape. Thicker through the quads and glutes. I don’t ’size down’ in my Aligns - I wear an 8 across the board. I bought a Medium in the CRZ which are a perfect fit. My thighs measure: 21 inches. My waist measures: 32 inches. My hips measure: 41 inches.
Don’t size down just because the pants are stretchy. You’ll shorten the lifespan of the garment by stressing the elastic fibers. People complaining that the leggings have lost their stretch are likely wearing a size or so too small.
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