The Best Tall Leggings

The Elation pairs a Tall 30 inch inseam with a size run of XXS to 3X, which is rare. The Powervita fabric (75% nylon, 25% Lycra) is soft and second-skin, and the three-layer waistband is described as unpinchable. There is a small back drop-in pocket.

At about $89 it undercuts the premium brands, and the page showed a lower sale price when we checked. The page rating was 4.66 from about 11,500 ratings.

The trade-offs: compression is moderate, so it works for yoga, Pilates, walking and everyday wear but not heavy lifting. The back pocket is small. Owners suggest checking lighter colors for coverage.

Skip it if you want firm compression or a big pocket. Athleta's Give-It-A-Workout guarantee gives you 30 days from delivery to return it. See the Elation review.

Tall leggings with pockets are hard to find, and the Salutation is one of the few. It comes in Petite 25, Regular 27 and Tall 30 inch inseams, with bonded-edge stash pockets and a three-layer waistband with mesh lining. The buttery Powervita fabric is nylon and Lycra, though the page lists no percentages.

The page rating was 4.81 from about 5,280 ratings, and it lists at about $89 with a lower sale price shown when we checked.

The trade-offs: the pockets are for small items rather than a full-size phone. The page showed XS to L as out of stock, so we cannot confirm the full size range, and plus availability is unverified.

Skip it if you want heavy compression or a phone pocket. Nonmembers pay a $6 return shipping fee at Athleta, while exchanges are free. Read the Salutation review.

Lululemon lists 25, 28 and 31 inch lengths for the Align, so the 31 is the long one. It is the soft-legging benchmark, in Nulu fabric (80% nylon, 20% Lycra) that owners describe as bare-feeling, and sizes run 0 to 20.

Our record is the 25 inch version, and the page lists the longer lengths, so confirm the 31 inch option is available in your size and color before you order.

It is a low-impact pick. Compression is light, owners report pilling and snagging with friction, and light shades can show through when stretched. It has a hidden waistband pocket for a card or key.

It lists at about $98. Lululemon gives 30 days for unworn, unwashed items with tags. Skip it if you want firm compression for lifting or running. Read the Align review.

Girlfriend Collective's compressive legging comes in a 31 inch inseam as well as 28 and 23.75, and sizes run XXS to 6XL. The fabric is smoothing and supportive, and the brand says it is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified recycled fabric.

On paper it suits lifting, HIIT, running and everyday wear, and the long length is a real plus for tall shoppers who want a training legging.

The trade-offs: it lists at about $108, there are no pockets, and some recent reviews criticize fit and fabric consistency. The page makes no squat-proof claim, though reviewers generally report good coverage.

Returns are 30 days from ship date, with a $7 shipping and restocking fee on refunds. Skip it if you want pockets or a soft, loose feel. See the high-rise review.

If you are tall and want to carry your phone, this is the pick. It has two deep side pockets the brand sizes for most phones, an ultra-high rise and a 31 inch inseam option, in sizes XXS to 6XL. The brand also calls it squat-proof and sheer-proof, which are manufacturer claims.

It runs true to size, the brand says, and the brand suggests sizing down for more compression.

The trade-offs: about $118 at full price, a snug first-wear feel, and a recent review saying compression felt weaker and the legging slid on a run. The page marks this style final sale, so be sure of your size and length first.

Skip it if you want a soft, light fabric or a lower price. See the full review, or our leggings with pockets list for other options.

The PowerHold comes in 7/8, Regular and Tall lengths and sizes up to 4X. It is a compressive, ultra-high-rise legging (88% polyester, 12% elastane) with a power-mesh lined waistband, four-way stretch and UPF protection. The inseam of the Tall length is not stated in our data.

The product copy says the waistband stays put through squats, and owners often call it squat-friendly in core colors, though there is no opacity claim.

The trade-offs: no pockets, and the membership model adds complexity. The non-member price is about $84.95, and the page showed a much lower VIP price under a limited-time offer. The non-member return window is not stated.

Skip it if you want to avoid memberships or need pockets. Read the PowerHold review.

Vuori sells the Daily in Short, Regular (24.5 inch) and Long lengths, and the Long is the tall-friendly choice. The inch measurement for the Long length is not in our data, so check Vuori's chart. The matte, peach-like finish in BreatheInterlock (72% polyester, 28% elastane) is called the brand's highest-coverage legging fabric, and owners generally report good coverage in black.

It has a drawcord, a no-slip waistband and cuffed ankles, and it suits walking, errands and light workouts.

The trade-offs: no pockets, sizes stop at XXL, and it lists at about $98. Vuori gives 120 days to return purchases from its own site and stores, though the help-center text was truncated, so confirm the details.

Skip it if you want pockets or heavy compression. See the Vuori Daily review.