Fit
The Believe This 2.0 has a straightforward athletic fit that does what it needs to do without distinction. The high-rise waistband includes an inner drawcord that provides additional security during high-impact activities, which addresses the most common failure mode of athletic waistbands. The fit runs slightly small in the waist on some body types, and sizing up is often recommended for women with a larger hip-to-waist ratio.
The 7/8 length provides coverage through mid-ankle for most heights. The fit through the hip and thigh is snug but not restrictive — a moderate compression level that suits running, HIIT, and circuit training without the tight, second-skin feel of maximum-compression training tights. For yoga and pilates, the compression level is higher than ideal, but it functions adequately for studio use.
Fabric & Feel
AEROREADY is Adidas’s moisture management technology — a surface treatment that pulls sweat away from the skin and disperses it across the fabric surface for rapid evaporation. In practice, it delivers on the claim: during intense training sessions, the Believe This 2.0 manages sweat more effectively than most leggings at its price point. The fabric stays relatively dry against the skin even during high-output cardio.
The hand feel is functional rather than luxurious — a smooth, slightly slick surface appropriate for athletic use. The recycled polyester construction does not feel as premium as nylon-spandex blends, but it is perfectly comfortable for training contexts where performance takes priority over tactile experience.
Durability
At this price point, the durability is solid. The recycled polyester resists pilling and abrasion well, and the flatlock seam construction reduces seam failure during repeated stretching. Machine wash cold, low heat dry, and the Believe This 2.0 maintains its performance through a season of regular use without significant degradation.
Value
At $45 at full retail — and frequently $25–35 on sale — the Believe This 2.0 is a strong value proposition for high-intensity training use. It is not the legging you buy for yoga or for when you care how you look. It is the legging you buy in bulk for hard training sessions where performance and durability matter more than aesthetics.
Who It’s For
Athletes who train hard — running, HIIT, CrossFit, circuit training — and need reliable moisture management, durable construction, and secure fit at a practical price. For yoga and low-impact use, better fabric alternatives exist at comparable prices. But for high-intensity training where the legging needs to perform under pressure and survive regular washing, the Adidas Believe This 2.0 is a dependable choice.
