Review: Slipins Leggings

I want to start my review by thanking Slipins for sending me these leggings. I never thought I would be sent leggings to review, and I hope my review does them justice!

Slipins swimwear are made in Southern California, and are designed with wetsuits in mind. They also have several ocean-print designs (which are  featured in the product pages).

The colors are bright and vibrant. The ones that I have (Jammin' Jellies) have so much fine detail that translates really well onto the leggings. They feel thinner than the other leggings I have reviewed so far, but they still feel high-quality. Feel-wise, they are a lot silkier than the other leggings, and feel quite soft. The fit was really nice, and I could definitely tell that they would do well under a wetsuit (I much prefer fitted leggings to looser ones). They had an embroidered logo in the ankle that I was a bit worried I would find uncomfortable, but I could not even feel it while wearing them. 

The design is also available on dive skins, buffs, and socks.

Review: Scuba Diving Addict Juvenile Emperor Angelfish Leggings

I first found out about Scuba Diving Addicts through ads online, and later through a fellow diver who has the queen angelfish leggings. Since hers had held up so well, and the designs were so neat, I was excited to get my first pair that was on sale. Scuba Diving Addicts makes swimwear, land wear, and other items with divers in mind.

The colors were vibrant and definitely reminded me of real juvenile emperor angelfish. They are thinner, and thus lighter, than Waterlust and Sewgnar leggings, which can be a plus depending on personal preference. I generally prefer thick heavy leggings, but these were not too light, so they seem to be a good middle ground between heavier and light weight leggings. The waist band is also thiner than the other leggings I have reviewed so far (being 1 1/4 inches wide instead of 4 inches). I do not really have a personal preference between the two since they both work well. They have a different feel that I really like (very classic swimsuit-esc). While I have only owned mine for a short while, my friend has a pair that she has had for a long time, and they have held up really well durability and color-wise even with frequent use.

They work well under a wetsuit, with no noticeable scrunching.

The design is also available in capris and beach towels.

Review: Waterlust Tiger Shark Trailblazer Leggings

These were my second pair of oceans leggings. Because they are similar to Waterlust's whale shark leggings (which I already reviewed), I may skim over aspects that I mentioned in the previous Waterlust review. Similar to the whale shark leggings, 10% of the profits from the tiger shark leggings go to charity, specifically the Shark Research and Conservation Program at UM.

While I was initially hesitant about the white stripe down the side, I really like how it looks in the water. I particularly like the colors on the grey portions. Like other Waterlust leggings, the durability and quality is top notch, and I really like the thick heavy feel. They also work well under a wetsuit.

The design is also available in sun suits, tops, board shorts, fitted shorts, rash guards (2 styles), buffs, and headbands.

Review: Sewgnar Eagle Ray Inspired Leggings, Rashguard Shirt, and Socks

I had been looking for spotted eagle ray leggings for years before finding these from Sewgnar last fall/winter, and was really excited to see that they also sold rash guards and socks. After getting to wear them in the water for the first time, they may be my favorite swim clothes that I own. All leggings, rash guards, and socks from Sewgnar are made to order, and are designed, cut, and sewn by one person (as of writing this). Because they are made to order, they can be made to custom dimensions, which is especially nice when you either fall in-between sizes (like I do), or if most sizes do not fit you. The fabric used is printed with ecologically safe ink, which is always nice.

Seeing as spotted eagle rays are my favorite animal, I absolutely love the design. They look great both in and out of the water.
I am generally very hesitant about contacting any seller about any questions about a product.  My mom had been contacting Jaime about the leggings since they were a Christmas gift from her, and got me in contact when I mentioned I wanted to buy the rash guard and socks too. Jaime was great about answering my questions, and was easy to contact in general. I thought it would be cool if the rash guard was spotted all over, and was told I should ask Jaime. While I was initially very nervous, she was extremely nice and was able to accommodate my request.

Similar to Waterlust leggings, the fabric feels very high quality. They have that thickness and weight that I like in swim clothes, but they are lighter and more breathable than Waterlust leggings. The fabric feels soft and slick.

I have not tried the rash guard and leggings under a full wetsuit yet, but I did wear neoprene boots over the socks (which I had not tried before), and they seemed to prevent blisters and rubbing (I tend to get abrasions on my feet from the boots I use for snorkeling, but did not while wearing the socks).

Seeing as I absolutely loved all three of the products I bought (the leggings, rash guard, and socks), and what Sewgnar stands for, I would highly recommend their swim clothes.

The shorts are not part of the leggings, I just like to wear shorts with leggings

Review: Waterlust Whale Shark Warrior Leggings

These were the first fish print leggings I have ever gotten, and they are still one of my favorites. Waterlust seems to be one of the best known realistic legging brands, and with good reason. The leggings definably resemble a whale shark, and the colors are bright and vivid even after being washed repeatedly. They are made out of recycled post-consumer waste, adding to the sustainability of the product, and 10% of the profits are donated to the Marine Megafauna Foundation, which conducts research and educated about the conservation of marine megafauna.

They are also very durable, especially their most recent design that includes pockets. I wear them a lot when I do underwater cleanups, which can involve sharp rocks or pilings, and they have never been torn or even scratched. Speaking about the durability and quality, the leggings themselves feel very high quality. I am a very sensory-based person, and how something feels can determine if I like it or not. These leggings (and the other ones I have gotten from Waterlust) feel so nice. It is hard to describe, but their sleek and durable feel remind me of a fish in a way. I heard some people say that they do not like the thickness/weight of the leggings, but that may be one of my favorite things about them (aside from their realistic appearance), and give them a high quality feel.

For those who would want the option to wear them under a wetsuit, they work quite well and even help them slide on easier.

The design on the leggings is also available on sunsuits, board shorts, fitted shorts, rash guards, sun masks, headbands, and tops. I personally like it when a legging's design is available in other products so if you wanted to wear it with a matching rash guard or shorts, you can without it looking
mismatched.