Alo or Lululemon?

You walk into the gym. You see the intimidating gym rats wearing Gymshark, the cool New Englanders wearing Lululemon, the newer gym members wearing Athleta, and the West Coasters wearing Alo. 

I want to settle the debate of athletic wear: Alo or Lululemon?

Growing up in Connecticut, I always wore Lululemon as there were stores on every corner, and the little reflective horseshoe icon made its mark everywhere in school. The Canadian brand was founded by Chip Wilson in 1998, and the brand expanded from athletic apparel to yoga and lifestyle products as well. The big question was, are these leggings worth the $98? I always loved how the leggings would hug your legs and feel like butter. The leggings are thick and made of different percentages of Nylon and Lycra for unique styles that protect you from the cold weather. However, they recently raised their prices because people resorted to athleisure wear during the pandemic and brand ambassadors wanted to improve their products. Now, are these Lululemon Align™ High-Rise Pant 28" leggings worth $118? The answer: Yes! But, we should compare them to Alo, a comparable pair of leggings at around the same price.

I ordered the Alo High Waist Micro Waffle Lowkey Legging with high hopes. I was seeing celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Taylor Swift don this brand. Alo Yoga started in 2007 in Los Angeles, California, so no wonder why I see all the West Coasters in this gear.

My Alo Review: 

I love the cute waffle print! The texture on the outside is cool but feels like separated fabrics from the outside and inside, which makes the legging warmer. However, the material also feels less durable. I appreciate the stitching, but I am worried the waistband will stretch out over time. The material is soft and thermal for a different purpose than the compression of Lululemon. For yoga, I could see myself doing a flawless downward dog in these tights, and they are a perfect pattern of fun without being too overwhelming. I am curious to see how long they will last after a few washes.

Overall, I love both brands. Each style depends on the physical activity you are doing. Alo Yoga is great for, well yoga and lifestyle, and Lululemon provides that compression and squeezes your legs for runs. 

Wear both leggings and tag us @theedgemag to show off your awesome yoga poses and sweaty glam runs.