FitForm Edit/Review
Alphalete
Amplify 7" Short
The leggings cousin of the cult-favorite shorts. The most consistent squat-proof finish in our testing.
- Fabric
- 78% Nylon / 22% Spandex
- Rise
- high
- Compression
- firm
- Inseam
- 25"
- Squat-proof
- Yes
- Seamless
- Yes
- Pockets
- 2
Pros
- Genuinely squat-proof under harsh gym lighting
- Compression supports without restricting deep squats
- Side pockets actually fit a phone (tested with iPhone 16 Pro)
Cons
- Runs about half a size small — size up if between sizes
- Premium price point
The full review
We put the Amplify through 14 days of squat-rack work, deep stretching, and one full hot yoga session. The combination of dense fabric and four-way stretch held up across all of it without pilling, sheering, or rolling at the waistband. Where competitors compromise on either compression or freedom of motion, Amplify hits both. The only real friction is sizing — they run small, and the brand's own size chart is conservative. Worth the $78.
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