The first time I saw the signature stripe leggings of K-Deer, I knew it was love at first sight. I don’t remember where I saw them, but you know I bought myself a pair. I didn’t buy them immediately, I’m always one to see if there’s a way to get a discount, because these puppies aren’t cheap.
Each Signature Stripe legging benefits a charity, with 5% of e-commerce proceeds being donated. Each Signature Stripe benefits a different charity, which is really easy to find on the product page for each Signature Stripe legging.
All of their leggings are the same material. Their website says it is an “Innovative 4-way spanex/nylon stretch fabric that always maintains shape.” I have to say that in the three plus years I have had mine, I’ve never felt like they stretched out or lost their shape. They also state that the fabric has UPF 50+ protection, so that’s kind of cool if you’re wearing them out in the sun. I don’t particularly do that, but it’s a fun fact.
They come in three lengths:
- full length (they are very long and could wrap under your heels
- sneaker length (my personal favorite and comes to the ankle)
- crop
So how does the fabric feel?
It’s very thin, not in a bad way, but not everyone will like how thin this fabric is. It’s a very sleek and smooth feeling fabric, and it’s very comfortable. You will NOT get that Lululemon Align buttery soft brushed fabric (it’s definitely not a brushed fabric) feel from these, so if that’s what you’re looking for, too bad. I find it somewhat compressive, but if you really want a pair of leggings to suck you in, these are probably not for you.
I currently have three pair of K-Deer leggings. My first purchase was the “Trina Stripe.” I love these leggings so much, that I don’t wear them all that often. Maybe I’m weird, but sometimes when I really like something I don’t want to wear it, so that nothing happens to it. I also own two patterned leggings in “Dream” and “Escape” and I wear those all the time. These patterns are no longer available on their website, but they have so many amazing other ones!
The patterned leggings really hide sweat, so if that’s something that you worry about, there’s no need! Plus being a thinner material, they dry rather quickly.
How do they fit?
Maybe it’s just me, but there is nothing worse (ok there are a lot of worse things) than a sizing chart that makes ZERO sense. We all know women’s sizing is not consistent so don’t make me look at a chart that says 0-2 = small 4-6 – medium…this is NOT helpful. Give me some measurements. Well K-Deer does just that, and I would say the leggings are pretty true to their sizing chart. I have told people, and I stand by this, go with your largest size. For example last I checked, which was probably a couple years ago, I had a 25″ waist, but my hips are more like 36″, so instead of going with an XS for my waist size, I went with a small for my hip size.
They don’t have a front seam, so there there aren’t any issues there. They do have a gusset, but it’s the rectangular panel that goes down the inner thigh.
They don’t have a physical tag, it’s printed on the inside of the leggings. No more irritating tag scratching your skin!
I love wearing these leggings to spin classes. Honestly, that’s probably when I wear them the most. I have worn them running with no issues, but they aren’t my favorite for leg day. If you order the correct size they are squat proof, but I simply prefer not to squat in leggings that are that thin. It’s just personal preference. The three pair that I own have held up really well considering I bought them 3 years ago. I honestly can’t think of any issues I’ve had with them, and I think the quality is great.
Overall, I really like them. They are pricey, so I wouldn’t recommend them to everyone. However, if you’re looking to invest in a pair, I think they have great style, function, and fit! Plus they are made in the USA, so if that is important to you, these will be great!
