Lululemon has yanked its Get Low leggings from North American e-commerce after shoppers complained the pants are see-through.
At a Glance
- The athleisure giant suspended online sales of the Get Low collection on January 20, 2026
- Customers on Reddit say the leggings are “absolutely see through when you squat or bend over”
- Products remain on shelves in U.S. stores and are still sold online in Europe
- The move lands amid a leadership shuffle that will see CEO Calvin McDonald exit by month’s end
Why it matters: Quality missteps and management turnover could dent Lululemon’s premium reputation at the same time rivals Alo Yoga and Vuori are gaining ground.
The brand quietly pulled the Get Low line from its North America website Tuesday after multiple buyers posted that the seamless tights failed the “squat proof” test. According to Bloomberg, complaints centered on transparency during basic workouts.
One anonymous Reddit user warned others: “The leggings are absolutely see through when you squat or bend over (in every color way). You can bring them in to any store and trade them for a different legging even if they have been worn fyi.”
Company response came the same day. “Our Get Low collection is designed to support our guests as they train and features seamless technology to provide a sculpted look and feel in a weightless, fast-drying fabric,” a Lululemon spokesperson told News Of Los Angeles. “We’ve temporarily paused sales online in North America to better understand some initial guest feedback and support with product education.”
Key details
- Price: €98 ($114.99) in Europe
- Colors offered: eight
- Fabric claim: weightless, fast-drying, seamless
- Return policy: worn items accepted for exchange in-store
Shoppers in the United States can still find the leggings inside physical stores while the website review continues. Meanwhile, the European site keeps the product live, describing the tights as offering “a hugged feel and a defined look to your quads and glutes through every supercharged movement.”
The timing compounds a turbulent stretch for the Vancouver-based company. CEO Calvin McDonald will depart at the end of January, News Of Los Angeles confirmed in December. Chief Financial Officer Meghan Frank and Chief Commercial Officer André Maestrini will serve as interim co-CEOs while the board searches for permanent leadership.
Competition is intensifying. Santa Monica-based Alo Yoga and newcomer Vuori have expanded rapidly, targeting the same athleisure customers with premium fabrics and influencer-heavy marketing. Any perceived dip in product quality could accelerate customer migration.
Lululemon has not disclosed how many units were sold before the suspension or how long the online pause will last. “We expect to bring the collection back to our North America e-commerce channels soon,” the spokesperson said.
Key Takeaways
- Get Low leggings vanish from lululemon.com in North America after transparency complaints
- In-store stock and European online sales continue unaffected
- Leadership transition adds pressure as rivals gain market share
- Customers can exchange worn pairs for alternative styles at any store
