Leggings That Rival Lululemon for a Fraction of the Price

If life gives you Lululemons, take 'em — but if you don't want to splurge on them yourself, these affordable alternatives look and feel like the real thing.

Colorfulkoala leggings come in tons of styles that have collectively racked up tens of thousands of perfect ratings from Amazon shoppers.

That's why I was intrigued when I heard about a brand called Colorfulkoala, available on Amazon.

But I did wonder how they'd stack up in the compression department.

And though I enjoy moving, I hate squeezing into super-tight workout clothes and feeling constricted.

There's that buttery-smooth feeling we're all after! They also felt secure without being too snug, and 5-foot-tall me was relieved to find they didn't bunch up at the bottom like most leggings do (I opted for the 25-inch inseam, but they also come in a 28-inch length).

So many cute colors — and you can buy three pairs for less than one pair of comparable Lulus.

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As a writer who spends most of her days hunched over a computer, I'm always looking for ways to be active outside of work, whether it's going on long, leg-stretching morning walks or logging some miles on my Peloton.

Comfort is my top concern when it comes to workout clothes, and based on the pair of Lululemon leggings I've tried, I understand why some shoppers pay Lulu's prices — the fabric is so soft.

I tried them on and was pleased with how effortlessly they glided over my legs.

I don't like the look or feel of leggings with a ton of seams, and I appreciate that the ones on these are minimal.

Since they're very lightweight, my legs felt nice and free while I strolled around — it was almost as if the leggings were a second skin.

After a successful walk, it was time to see how they fared during a Peloton ride, which involves pedaling while