Legwarmers to take off over shoes

December 5, 2017 2:49 PM

I would like a pair of legwarmers that I can slip on and off over a pair of athletic shoes (while wearing workout capris). I can't find anything like this online -- I don't care how they come off -- they can be extra stretchy or have a zipper, or something else, I just don't want to take my shoes off to put them on or take them off. Surely such a thing must exist -- where can I buy it?
posted by OrangeDisk to Health & Fitness (6 answers total)

I think you might find what you want if you search for insulated gaiters, e.g., these.
posted by janell at 3:38 PM on December 5, 2017

A dance wear shop might have something suitable. Probably designed for ballet dancers who are looking for leg warmers they can take off quickly and easily while wearing pointe shoes. Pointe shoes are less bulky than trainers, sure, but I think there'd be enough leeway.
posted by kinddieserzeit at 4:14 PM on December 5, 2017

A search on Etsy for button legwarmers found these.

I assume you can look for zippers, snaps, etc. too
posted by Grimp0teuthis at 6:15 PM on December 5, 2017

I have a pair of ribbed Danskin leg warmers similar to these, and they are easily stretchy enough to remove over shoes. They stay up ok too.
posted by a moisturizing whip at 8:28 PM on December 5, 2017

I have these and the pompoms are tie-string so you can stretch the cuff over shoes and then tighten a little. Note: the pompoms tend to come apart in the wash!
posted by london explorer girl at 3:47 AM on December 6, 2017

These look like what you're wanting. Personally, I'd rather have the velcro run vertically in one long strip. Seems easier.
posted by wwartorff at 7:31 PM on December 6, 2017