Is it just us, or do you feel like you’re constantly on the hunt for quality, mum-bod friendly, squat proof leggings?

We asked the mums in our closed Facebook Chat Group for advice on the matter and from that have compiled the definitive list of must-have leggings!

Below, they are ordered from lowest to highest price. Make sure you keep your eye out for specials as most go on sale regularly, so you shouldn’t need to pay full price on the brands apart from Kmart. Whilst most listed are black, some brands have a wide range of options – especially Abi and Joesph and Lululemon.

Kmart – Active Women’s Full-Length Mesh Legging

• Cost: $18
• Key Features: 2 pockets and mesh sides
• Length: Full length
• Available colours: Black
• Sizes: 8 through to 14
• Buy here.

Kmart – Active Women’s Full-Length Leggings

• Cost: $20
• Key Features: 2 pockets
• Length: Full length
• Available colours: Black
• Sizes: 6 through to 20
• Buy here.

Rockwear – Various Tights

• Cost: Mostly $59.99 to $89.99 (regularly on sale with 2 for $100)
• Key Features: A lot with pockets, fun prints (hot tip, some of their bike shorts are in size 4 which match with crop and are great for acro/gymnastic kids aged 8-10). From our experience, colourful or patterned underwear will show through the leggings when squatting however, they got a lot of votes and support from RDMs due to the comfort, available styles, prints, fit and price point. 
• Available Colours: Various
• Sizes: 6 through to 18. 
• Buy here.

ABI AND JOSEPH – Carrera Dual Pocket Full Length Tight

• Cost: $89.99
• Key Features: Made with their ‘Abi Signature’ performance fabric, signature higher rise, power mesh-lined waistband
• Length: Full length
• Available colours: Black or Deep Navy
• Sizes: XS through to XXL
• Buy here.

Active Truth – Essential Full Length Tight – Black

• Cost: $99.99
• Key Features: high-rise waistband for core support, firm compression fit and 8-way stretch
• Length: Full length (also available in bike short, 3/4 and 7/8)
• Available colours: Black
• Sizes: XS through to 3XL
• Buy here.

Active Truth – Smart Pocket Full Length Tight – Black

• Cost: $124.99
• Key Features: 2 pockets (fits up to an iPhone PLUS), squat-proof: zero transparency, high-rise waistband for core support, firm compression fit and 8-way stretch
• Length: Full length (also available in bike short, 3/4 and 7/8)
• Available colours: Black
• Sizes: XS through to 3XL
• Buy here.

Lorna Jane – Booty Support Fully Length Tight

• Cost: $119.99
• Key Features: an extra layer of booty fabric to shape and support, these tights are made from squat-proof Nothing 2 See Here™ fabric. Featuring Active Core Stability™ technology in the waistband and a compressive fit for muscle recovery
• Length: Full Length
• Available Colours: Black
• Sizes: XXS through to XXL
• Buy here.

Lululemon – Align™ High-Rise Pant with Pockets 25″

• Cost: $139.99
• Key Features: feels weightless and buttery-soft, has pockets
• Length: 25″ but also available in various lengths
• Available colours: Black, Navy, Red Merlot, Diamond Dye Grey, Grey Sage, Spiced Chai
• Sizes: 0 through to 20
• Buy here.