Everlane's first pair of leggings is here — we had 5 women put them to the test to judge their look and feel

When it comes to leggings there are two camps: the athletic pairs and the athleisure pairs. For me, a great pair will be the perfect combination of both. Everlane's Perform Legging is pretty close to striking that balance for me, though I did have some qualms.

One of my favorite things about the Perform Legging is the fabric. It's silky smooth and truly feels like a second skin — I don't even really feel like I'm wearing anything. But, the thin fabric definitely has its faults. At times I felt like you could see the outline of my underwear which I am not a fan of, though I think that wouldn't be a problem had I gotten a darker color. I really love the Brandy Rose color though. The rusty orange is unique and looks great in the gym or running errands.

The regular inseam fits my 5-foot-6 frame well. I had some bunching at the ankle, but the fabric is so lightweight it didn't bother me at all. In theory, I like the high-waist band, but it just wouldn't stay put. When I sat it rolled down so I had to keep pulling it up. This could be because the fabric isn't super compressive or because I got the wrong size, but I can't be sure.

Other than the waistband issue, I think the leggings fit like a glove. I probably won't wear them to the gym that much because I do a lot of floor workouts and I don't want to deal with a waistband bunching up, but they're definitely my new favorite athleisure pair. If you see me running errands or lounging on a Sunday afternoon, I'll probably have these on. — Remi Rosmarin, Insider Reviews reporter

The overall fit of Everlane's Perform Legging was good. The ankle inseam was perfect and the waistband was over my belly button, so I felt like the leggings weren't going to slide down or move anywhere.

However, the material was just too thin for me. I didn't feel comfortable bending over in fear of the material becoming completely see-through.

I wore the legging to brunch and found that the material was too slick for me to sit on the pleather bar stool without sliding off, so I had to drape my jacket over the stool before sitting.

As far as comfort and performance goes, I felt cool and dry all day. I wasn't too surprised by that given how thin the material was — there's no way heat could get trapped inside.

Overall, I think they're great leggings for lounging around at home, but I wouldn't feel comfortable wearing them to the gym where I'd be stretching and squatting. So, unfortunately, I cannot say I'd recommend spending $58 on these Everlane leggings if you plan on working out in them. — MoMo Lamping, manager of culture & employee experience

I've tested dozens of exercise leggings over the last six years and after trying these out, Everlane's Perform Legging has joined my heavy rotation for moderate workouts.

They're great for someone looking for a breathable legging that feels like a second skin, but they'll be a letdown to anyone expecting them to be compressive or thick. And if you're between sizes, you'll want to size up.

I prefer a lean legging, so these were perfect for me. They're silky, breathable, and so comfortable you can forget you've even got them on. I appreciate the extra-high waistband and that the regular inseam is nice and long on me (it bunches slightly on me at 5-foot-7). They helped cool me down in pilates and barre classes and I didn't experience rolling in the waistband.

Though I typically avoid wearing leggings to anything but workout classes, the lichen green is so beautiful and the material so comfortable I'll make an exception for this pair. (The color is lighter in person and truer to the hue in Everlane's photos than above).

The size small was perfect for me. Some reviewers note they run small, but I didn't find this to be the case as a 26-27. — Mara Leighton, Insider Reviews senior reporter

I liked the overall feel of the tights. The fabric was soft and felt expensive and high quality. When I first put them on I felt they were a bit tight. Throughout the day they were comfortable to wear but the waistband rolled down a ton. I'm not sure if it's because I am short or they were a little too tight on me.

I loved the way the fabric between my thighs felt — it was slick with zero friction and didn't feel like it was going to pill (I'll have to update you on that after a few more washes and wears). They were comfortable temperature-wise as well; I didn't feel like I was collecting sweat at all.

Overall, I like the way they feel and I think they look great. I probably would keep wearing them even with the issue of the waistband rolling down, but I'm not sure I could recommend them for the $58 price given that issue. I would be curious to see if an XL would fit a little better on me, but I have never worn an XL in leggings so I'm not sure the sizing is all that accurate. — Elisabeth Chambry, strategic partnerships manager

I'm a little over 5 feet tall, and I ordered these leggings in a size L with an ankle-length inseam (definitely the right call if you're short like me).

I wore my pair to a SoulCycle class to test out how well the waistband stayed in place, which was my main concern since soft, silky leggings tend to roll and tug more. I know some of my coworkers had issues with the waistband rolling down, but even during what was the most intense class I've ever taken, my pair stayed in place perfectly.

I usually swear by my admittedly expensive Alo Yoga Airlift leggings, but I'm super happy to have found a pair that feels almost as good for about half the price. I don't think I'd wear these if I were doing a ton of squatting or lifting because the material is relatively thin, but for a spin class or leisurely wearing, these are a new favorite for me. — Sally Kaplan, Insider Reviews senior editor