Unless you've been living under a rock, you've undoubtedly noticed a new trend in activewear that's gaining popularity: high-rise joggers. High-rise joggers can make  you look cool, look cool, fit, and stylish if appropriately worn, or sloppy and unkempt if worn wrong. With so many different options and tons of hits and misses, many wonder how high-rise joggers should fit and when to wear them.

What is a jogger?

Jogging pants were initially designed for movement, but like many pieces in the athleisure trend, the mainstream has caught on and can now be worn on many occasions. Generally speaking, jogging pants are a type of traditional sports pants that are light, comfortable, and sporty. The jogging pants are most comprehensive at the top and taper along the leg to fit snugly around the ankle. Most high-rise joggers feature a belted or elasticated waist, and the ankles are also kept close to the body through elastics. While jogging pants started as a form of sweatpants, today, they are made from many different materials and come in various styles and styles for a more refined and tailored fit.

What are the different types of high-rise joggers?

If you thought there was only one type of jogger, think again. The recent rise in popularity of high-rise joggers means that designers have experimented with many different styles and styles over the years, with many other options. There are four  main types of high-rise joggers: sport high-rise joggers, recreational high-rise joggers, everyday high-rise joggers, and intelligent high-rise joggers.

Sweatpants

Athletic high-rise joggers are original, classic, and the first thing most people think of when they think of high-rise joggers. However, the look of the jogger line for sports  has changed a bit since the first black panthers were invented in the 1920s. While the original jogging pants were generally gems, made of thicker materials, and significantly increased, today's athletic jogging pants are slimmer in profile, more comfortable, and have a more comprehensive range of motion. Seriously need you.

Today, jogging pants designed for sports or sports games are made of performance and technical fabrics that are soothing, breathable, and odor-resistant, such as bamboo performance fabrics.

Lounge Jogger

If you're looking for comfortable pants to hang out while watching a big Sunday game, the Lounge Jogger is for you. These high-rise joggers have a more relaxed fit, are usually loose cut, and are made from fleece and French terry, emphasizing comfort over performance. Rather than just wearing pajama pants, there is plenty of space to move around and relax while looking at them all the time. Lounge high-rise joggers offer maximum comfort.

Daily jogger

Everyday high-rise joggers are precisely what they sound like - your best option for living your everyday life in comfort and style. The relaxed jogger is perfect for everything from running errands, picking up the kids from school, staying comfortable but chic on a long flight, or going out for a casual brunch with friends. These versatile pants can quickly go from lounging on the couch to the dentist and back without missing a beat, and their comfort and style make them one of the most versatile garments on the market.

Smart jogger

Hate wearing "real" pants every time you need to look fit? Say hello to intelligent high-rise joggers. The intelligent high-rise joggers turned the sweatpant's trend upside down, showing a bit of tailoring, material changes, and some style at work. Compared to other types of high-rise joggers, Smart high-rise joggers will have a more fitted and tapered leg, allowing you to show off your legs and create a flattering silhouette. The material used to make intelligent jogging pants is usually fine-gauge cotton or similar fabrics that sag and wrinkle at the knees, creating the messy look many sweatpants are known for. Smart high-rise joggers make you look great without being uncomfortable to wear, and as long as the fit is right, they can even be worn to dinners, parties, and casual meetings without missing a beat.

How should jogging pants fit?

How your jogging pants should fit depends mainly on where you plan to wear them and what activities you plan to wear them for. As a general rule, the more cut and tapered your jogging pant legs are, the more formal the pants will be. In contrast, jogging pants that are wider and less fit, have thicker material, and narrower legs are best for casual wear or lounging around the house. No matter what style you're wearing, you can follow these general tips to make sure your jogging pants fit:

Your jogging pants should taper cleanly at the ankle and should fit snugly around the ankle. If the bottoms of your high-rise joggers aren't close to the skin and calves, they're too big.

High-rise joggers should taper at the ankle and end above the shoe, not just above the shoe. Fitted jogging pants will reveal a few socks or skin.

You should be able to move freely and have a good range of motion in the jogger. If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're uncomfortable, and it looks like you're wearing leggings instead of high-rise joggers.

Generally speaking, the waistband of jogging pants should be placed on the hips. More and more high-rise joggers are available in high-waisted styles, so if you buy high-rise joggers that are designed to be taller, they should sit at your natural waist. If you want to wear athleisure or just casually lounging in jogging pants, a slightly sagging crotch will do. If you are looking for a more fitted look, there should be no noticeable sagging in the crotch.