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Arc'teryx Essent High-Rise Leggings 26" - Women's
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Arc'teryx Essent high-rise leggings 26 in. combine mountain toughness and serious freedom of movement. Their smooth, abrasion-resistant nylon has ample stretch to keep you comfortable mile after mile.
Shop similar products- Chira™ is a stretch-nylon interlock that's highly abrasion-resistant, breathable and stretchy
- High elastane content with black LYCRA® for great stretch and recovery with minimal show-through
- Wide, high-rise and stretch-mesh waistband is moisture-wicking and comfortable
- 2 thigh pockets sit just below the leg loops on your climbing harness for easy access
- Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria
Imported.
View all Arc'teryx Women's Hiking Leggings| Best Use | Hiking Rock Climbing |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 71% nylon/29% elastane (bluesign®-approved) |
| Pants Rise | High |
| Tights Length | Ankle Length |
| Inseam (in.) | 26 inches |
| Number of Pockets | 2 |
| Gender | Women's |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria |
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| Numerical Size | 00 | 0-2 | 4-6 | 8-10 | 12-14 | 16-18 | 00 | 0-2 | 4-6 | 8-10 | 0-2 | 4-6 | 8-10 | 12-14 | 16-18 | 00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | |
| Chest | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 39 | 43 | 47 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sleeve Length | 28.5 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 31.5 | 32 | 32.5 | 33.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Waist | 23.5 | 25.5 | 27.5 | 29.5 | 32.5 | 36.5 | 40.5 | 27 | 28.5 | 30.5 | 34 | 27 | 28.5 | 30.5 | 34 | 38 | 24 | 25 | 26.5 | 27.5 | 28.5 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 24 | 25 | 26.6 | 27.5 | 28.5 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 26.6 | 27.5 | 28.5 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 |
| Hip | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 43.5 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 43.5 | 47 | 33.5 | 34.5 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39.5 | 40.5 | 42.5 | 44.5 | 46.5 | 33.5 | 34.5 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39.5 | 40.5 | 42.5 | 44.5 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39.5 | 40.5 | 42.5 | 44.5 | 46.5 |
| Inseam | 30.5 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31.5 | 32 | 32 | 28.5 | 29 | 29 | 29.5 | 33.5 | 34 | 34 | 34.5 | 35 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31.5 | 31.5 | 31.5 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
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Abbydell
Squamish BC
Stays in place perfectly!
3 years ago
Tested these new leggings out on a few laps of the Sea to Summit trail in squeamish and didn't have to adjust the waist once. They stayed in place perfectly! So far they've crushed all hikes are nice and light - excited to bring them traveling as my go to!
Yes , I recommend this product
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Giada
Milan
Bring back the Oriel!!
3 years ago
I wanted to buy a second pair of Oriel in black (I have them in grey) to swap them around in between washes. But this is the only legging available atm – what happen to the Oriel? I can't find them anywhere! Regarding the Essent – why would you add a front crotch seam? It took me years to find the perfect legging (the Oriel) which is finally taking into SERIOUS consideration the female body anatomy – so why making this legging and going backwards? Also the Oriel is perfect in any situation from casual wearing, to yoga, to hiking to running – which means I literally only need to own one legging (or two) – which also means sustainability. Just bring to Oriel back and ditch this one!
No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Response from arcteryx.com
Customer Service
3 years ago
Hello there, Thanks for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. Our customers will occasionally read these reviews, so we appreciate it when others share their experience with us. We're genuinely sorry to hear that you're disappointed in the current Essent High Rise Legging 26 Women's .   Many times our opinions on gear can come down to personal preferences. We appreciate your feedback regardless and will be sure to pass your comments along to our design team. If you have any additional comments or concerns regarding our products, we welcome you to contact our Customer Service Department. at 1-866-458-2473 (available Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM PST). One of our representatives would be happy to assist you.  All the best.
LucyB
portland
another for bringing back the Oriel!
2 years ago
I loved the oriel tights and I so wish I had bought more than I did when they were available. I wear them every time I go backpacking and they’re also great around town. Please bring them back.
Age:Under 18
Weight:125–150 lbs.
lamabean
Alberta
Great pants, however..
2 years ago
I do love these pants. The compression feels great, the colours are awesome, and they seem to be pretty durable (help up to the few knee scrapes on plastic on the gym). My only issue is how much the waist bagged out after wearing once. The compression felt great at first, but the waist definitely stretch out a lot while moving. They felt fine while walking around at home prior to taking tags off, so that sucks I can no longer return for a smaller size. Will still wear, but for pricey pants like this you would hope they would hold their shape a bit better! Especially for activewear.
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
SazHu
Love the colour!
3 years ago
Love the colour of this legging. However the sizing for me misses. They are extremely tight on the legs, so much so that I had to size up from my regular size in order to get them up and over. However in sizing up to allow for this, the waist is too big. I do have a petite athletic build, muscular legs and flat torso.The front seam is also a big no for me. Love how soft they are though, maybe after wearing for a bit longer they won't be so tight. Also LOVE the pockets on these, a lot of the time with leggings the pockets aren't deep enough for a finger let alone a cliff bar!
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Response from arcteryx.com
CS
3 years ago
Hi there, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback on the Essent High Rise Legging 26. We're sorry to hear about the sizing and fit issues you have come up against in your Essent High Rise Legging 26. Often times changes will come about as a direct result of user feedback, so we appreciate your comments and will be sure to pass them along to our design team. Thank you for sharing this feedback with us. I'll make sure to pass this information along to our product developers and designers who focus on developing these products for future seasons. If you have any additional comments or concerns, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Line at 1-866-458-2473 (available Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM PST) or fill out a Contact Us Form and one of our representatives would be glad to chat with you. All the best
Marley
Squamish, BC
Weird fit, not durable, hot.
2 years ago
While I understand leggings are not going to be as durable as a thicker pant, for an item that is marketed in the first sentence of the item description as a tough climbing/hiking pant they seem to have fallen apart since the second I wore them doing anything other than sitting at home. Seams frayed immediately, and they ripped my first time climbing in them during a mantel move. They stretched out so that I have to pull them up while running, and I felt like I was wearing a sweaty trash bag when the temps rose. Really disappointed in these and don’t recommend at all.
No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Response from arcteryx.com
Customer Service
2 years ago
Hello there, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback on the Essent High-Rise Legging 26". We're genuinely sorry to hear that you're disappointed and that it did not suit your needs. Our customers will occasionally read these reviews, so we appreciate it when others share their experience with us, and we will be sure to pass your comments along to our design team. If you have any additional comments or concerns, we welcome you to contact our Customer Service team, and one of our representatives would be happy to assist you. All the best
cheril
Great leggings!
3 years ago
Been wearing these for nearly a week now for different activities and can say that after never really liking leggings I am converted. These leggings offer a nice amount of support and are high waisted so you don’t have to worry about them falling down. Material is super nice and feels nice against the skin. The pockets on the sides are super handy too and you can barely feel that there’s something in there (nearly freaked myself out thinking I had lost my phone when it was in fact in the pocket). Could have probably gone down a size but found the 4 quite difficult to get over my ankles at the bottom hem. Not giving it the full five stars just yet until I use them for more activities :) but would definitely recommend!
Body Type:Petite
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
RoxyDanger
Kimberley BC
Almost perfect except for one flaw!
3 years ago
LOVE these leggings so much, they are probably the most flattering leggings I have ever worn. The material is something between a spandex and a softshell material, unlike anything I have ever seen in other leggings. The result is a versatile pant that can be dressed up for wearing on a night out or for work, or more active pursuits. Which leads me to the only gripe I have with these leggings. Due to the softshell-like material, which is firmer and more slippery than most leggings, means they slide down as soon as I do any higher impact activity in them. I actually bought them for running, but they slide down so much they are now in my "every day" clothing category. They even slide down when hiking or doing yard work. This could be solved with the simple addition of a drawstring in the waistband. Please consider adding this in future revisions of the product!! Also to note the issues with sizing that other reviewers have mentioned, my experience is that they fit true to size, but out of the box they felt MUCH tighter. I am 5'6" 125 lbs and normally am a 4, I sized up to a 6 based on reviews. When I first put them on I was shocked to think they would be way too tight. But after wearing for a short while they relaxed into a perfectly comfortable if not generous fit; I probably could have gone with my regular size for a more active fit.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Hiker22
Bring back the Oriel leggings!
3 years ago
I purchased these because I love my Oriel 26 leggings from last season. I am very disappointed in the changes that have been made to these leggings and the sizing. I wore a small very comfortably in the Oriels but I can barely get the size 6 on in the Essents. I would probably have to size up to a 10 to comfortable do any type of sport. The material is thicker and more structured than the Oriel material which I don't mind, but the seams and fit are not as flattering. Hoping to see the Oriel leggings back for summer!
Body Type:Curvy
No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Response from arcteryx.com
CS
3 years ago
Hi there, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback on the Essent High Rise Legging 26. We're sorry to hear about the sizing and fit issues you have come up against in your Essent High Rise Legging 26. Often times changes will come about as a direct result of user feedback, so we appreciate your comments and will be sure to pass them along to our design team. Thank you for sharing this feedback with us. I'll make sure to pass this information along to our product developers and designers who focus on developing these products for future seasons. With regards to the fabric, the Essent and Oriel lines use the same Chira™ - 6.5oz (220gsm) stretch nylon interlock fabric. We appreciate your feedback regardless and will be sure to pass your comments around fit, finish, and fabric along to our design team. If you have any additional comments or concerns, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Line at 1-866-458-2473 (available Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM PST) or fill out a Contact Us Form and one of our representatives would be glad to chat with you. All the best
lpearl
Montreal
Great Features but I miss the Oriels
3 years ago
I purchased these at the start of the season as the Oriels were no longer being produced. These leggings offer great compression and I love their silhouette. I'm a little peeved that for a legging that's made high-waisted, that the band simply won't stay in place. I'm constantly having to tug on the waist band to keep them up where that had not been an issue with the Oriels. Considering, the thick fabric and compressibility of the Essent Legging far outweighs that slight inconvenience.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
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