So at IBC when we learned that they were simplifying their lineup into three products, mocha AE, mocha, and mocha Pro, we were happy to hear the news. But in the past we’ve also honestly been a bit confused with the lineup and what product did what.

I’m planning on picking these up in several more colors.We’ve been fans of Imagineer’s mocha, mokey, and monet products and the planar tracking technology that forms the foundation of the offerings. They have a seamless effect that makes them look eons more expensive than they are, and I found that when I had just done laundry and all of my leggings were clean, these were the ones I reached for first (which is how you really know). I find ankle-length leggings the most flattering, and these are some of the best I have put on. While they’re a bit thinner than Aligns, I had absolutely no issues with them slipping, and they hugged me in the right places without being too constricting. After taking these for several runs, I can say that these absolutely pass the test. Anyone familiar with Lululemon Aligns know that they’re a material that’s pretty hard to beat, but these felt very, very similar. When I took these out of the package, I hoped to God they’d pass the run test because they are incredibly soft. There are few things I hate on this earth more than leggings slipping while I’m on a run, and if that happens even slightly, they’re out. These were the lookalikes I was the most excited to try because of all the workout clothes I own, I am by far the most harsh on leggings. So I finally bit the bullet and tried the pieces that I saw the most and gave them a spin on the Chicago lakefront trail to see if they really stacked up.

I didn’t want the pieces to just look the same-they had to perform the same too. And sure, that sounds great, but could it really be true? As someone who works out quite a bit, I’m a pretty harsh judge of workout wear, so I have stuck to my few tried-and-trues throughout my life. I couldn’t go through my afternoon scroll without another girl swearing that an Amazon piece was compared to Lululemon ones five times the price.

Mocha after effect