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No, Not Black Leggings—JLo Just Wore Her Anti-Trend Trainers With This Much Cooler Style

By Swedan Margen

No, Not Black Leggings—JLo Just Wore Her Anti-Trend Trainers With This Much Cooler Style

If the only thing that can tempt you back to the gym is a fresh workout outfit, then we’re very much the same kind of people. This week, I’ve found myself motivated to schedule another treadmill session, entirely thanks to Jennifer Lopez’s latest activewear look.

Swapping out the predictable, high-shine black leggings that so often dominate a workout wardrobe (mine included), Jennifer took a more considered route, opting instead for a lightly patterned pair. And in another unexpected move, she sidestepped the low-profile trainer trend currently doing the rounds, choosing a classic white sneaker in a decidedly chunkier silhouette.

Jennifer Lopez wears black patterned leggings with chunky white trainers.

Whilst her outfit was simple and pared-back, these subtle shifts made all the difference. The understated print introduced texture and depth, bringing a sense of visual interest to an otherwise minimal base. Meanwhile, the chunkier trainers added both dimension and a touch of lift—something slim-sole styles simply can’t replicate.

Evidence that a few thoughtful tweaks can have the biggest impact, scroll on to shop the best printed leggings and chunky white trainers below.

Shop Patterned Leggings and Chunky Trainers:

Go Move Printed Gym Leggings

Marks & Spencer

Go Move Printed Gym Leggings

These come in sizes 6—24 as well as two-other colours.

Xt-6 Rubber-Trimmed Mesh Sneakers

Salomon

Xt-6 Rubber-Trimmed Mesh Sneakers

Fashion people are obsessed with Salomon's chunky trainers.

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Sweaty Betty

Runner's High Power Leggings

These dry quickly for a comfortable finish.

New Balance 740 Sneakers

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New Balance 740 Sneakers

These also come in half sizes, so you can find your perfect fit.

Freesoft High Rise Legging 25

Varley

Freesoft High Rise Legging 25

These come in two different leg lengths so you can find your perfect fit.

Xa Pro 3d Rubber-Trimmed Perforated Mesh Sneakers

Salomon

Xa Pro 3d Rubber-Trimmed Perforated Mesh Sneakers

The mesh finish ensures a breathable, comfortable fit.

Mumuka Leggings

Be quick! These won't stay in stock for long.

+ on Cloud Rubber-Trimmed Recycled-Mesh Sneakers

Loewe

+ on Cloud Rubber-Trimmed Recycled-Mesh Sneakers

These also come in black.

High-Waist Camo Vapor Legging - Black Camouflage

Alo Yoga

High-Waist Camo Vapor Legging

The dark cameo print offers an easy way to wear patterned leggings right now.

Charge Run Women's Sneakers

Reebok

Charge Run Women's Sneakers

Be quick! These won't stay in stock for long.

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