Athleta Transcend ⅞ Tight

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Athleta VITAFREE fabric
Available in 6 colors
Made in fair-trade-certified factory
Hidden internal key/card pocket

Categories: Support Gear, Training Apparel

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Pros & Cons

What We Like...

Available in sizes XX2-3XL
6 colorways
UPF 50+ sun-blocking fabric
Available in standard, tall, and petite
Machine-wash and dry

What Needs Improvement...

No side phone pockets
Users state that they’re closer to capri length than ⅞
Negative and positive reviews share that leggings are sheer

Product Summary

Athleta Transcend ⅞ Tight is designed for your life on and off the yoga mat. They use Athleta’s VITAFREE fabric, which is a combination of nylon and enhanced lycra. The leggings are made in a fair-trade-certified factory.

The leggings have all-around stretch fabric that Athleta claims is breathable and quick-drying. The fabric is also UPF 50+ sun blocking. The Transcend has a high-waisted design and no side seams for additional comfort. There is also a hidden internal key/card pocket.

Reviews of the Transcend leggings are mixed. Both positive and negative reviewers noted that the leggings were sheer, and rolled down. Positive reviewers thought the leggings were comfortable and liked the fit. They also enjoyed the fun colors.

They did note that the leggings were not great for workouts and they generally wore them for lounging and errands. Negative reviewers shared that the leggings lacked compression and fit more like capri length than ⅞ length.

Specs

Inseam	regular 25”\, petite 23”\, tall 28”
Pocket(s)	Hidden internal key/card pocket
Care	Machine-wash and dry
Color(s)	6 colors
Sizes	XXS-3XL

Summary

Athleta Transcend ⅞ tight is an expensive pair of leggings that users generally wore for lounging and errands and not workouts.