Nothing motivates you more to work out than putting on your favourite pair of leggings. Even better? When your activewear set matches.
As prioritising comfort in everything we wear is a trend we’d happily jump onto, there’s virtually nothing stopping us from pulling on a pair of leggings to tackle a yoga class in the morning while swiftly heading to brunch without an outfit change.
However, some activewear brands can be pretty pricey, so we’ve pulled together our favourite affordable activewear brands to help you build up a cute and comfy wardrobe!
2024’s TOP AFFORDABLE ACTIVEWEAR BRANDS
- Cotton On (here’s why)
- Stax (here’s why)
- Bondi Active (here’s why)
The best affordable activewear brands 2024
01
Cotton On Body
Just like its parent brand, Cotton On, Cotton On Body is always on-trend and always affordable. With a range of shorts, leggings, sports bras, trackies, and tanks, there’s always something affordable to be found. While some of their compression tights see a price spike, you’ll definitely be able to find something you can run, stretch and hang out in for less than $50.
02
Stax
Known for their effortlessly cool workout wear, Stax are a cult brand here in Australia. With pieces for both men and women, and so many styles, colourways and silhouettes to choose from, the only thing you have to worry about is cutting down your shopping cart. And snagging them before they inevitably sell out.
03
Bondi Active
Inspired by the laidback vibe of Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Bondi Active’s line of high-quality yet budget friendly activewear is a must-try. Their latest Retro collection is taking us all the way back to the 90s in the best way possible.
04
Glassons
For the fashion forward girly, Glassons offers trend-driven pieces of workout gear to suit any occasion. Whether you’re a Pilates addict or running superstar, there are plenty of affordable and extremely cute pieces of activewear to shop at Glassons.
05
BONDS
Classically Aussie underwear brand BONDS has recently launched their women’s activewear range, Move, which features sports crops, leggings and bike shorts designed for maximum comfort. Their seamless sports bras never dig in, and their stretchy tights allow for all kinds of daily movement – whether you’re off on a physical run or a grocery run.
06
Running Bare
Running Bare create simple, timeless and endlessly flattering pieces of activewear that help you feel your best while you workout. With options to suit a range of workout levels and body types, this the activewear to sport when you want to look your most stylish.
07
LSKD
LSKD is a Brisbane founded brand that prides itself in producing high-quality, functional sportswear that dually serves as a streetwear look. Whether it is sprint wear, rest day wear or a classic gym getup that you are after, LSKD has the set for it all. Plus, with a unisex range, why not match with your partner.
08
UNIQLO
Global brand Uniqlo offers some of the best casualwear out there, which obviously extends to their activewear. They have tights in every colour, with a range of great features as well, such as UV protection technology, comfy high-waisted silhouettes, and a super-comfy design that makes them perfect for most occasions.
09
Rockwear
While Rockwear can tend to be a bit more on the expensive side, you’ll never doubt the quality of their products. They also quite helpfully sort a lot of their products into the kind of exercise you do the most, such as ‘high impact’ sports bras, which are for running and intense cross-fit training, whereas ‘medium’ and ‘low’ impact are suited to slower, less vigorous exercise. They also have some really stunning colours and prints available!
Where to get cheap and good quality workout clothes?
When it comes to shopping for affordable yet high performance or high quality workout clothes, there are many brands to explore. Whether it is activewear for gym work, casual wear, or outdoor activity, these nine brands have something suited for every need.
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