Faux Leather vs Flared Crisscross Hourglass Leggings: Which to Buy

Two leggings, one waistband, different jobs

The Crisscross Hourglass® Faux Leather Legging with Pockets and the Crisscross Hourglass® Flared Legging with Pockets share the same curve-accentuating waistband, but they solve different wardrobe problems. The faux leather pair is a sleek, streetwear-leaning layer; the flared pair brings a just-below-the-knee flare and a 2000s-inspired silhouette. Both come in five inseam lengths, so the real decision is about look, hem, and how you plan to wear them.

This comparison sticks to what the supplied product records confirm. Where a detail isn’t listed, treat it as something to verify before ordering rather than assuming either legging has or lacks it.

Faux leather legging: the confirmed details

• Crisscross Hourglass® Faux Leather Legging with Pockets - Black: Crisscross Hourglass® Faux Leather Legging with Pockets – Black, catalog price USD 45.44 (comparison price USD 64.00). Sets the price context for the faux leather option.

  

• Crisscross Hourglass® Faux Leather Legging with Pockets - Black: Available in 5 inseam lengths: Extra Petite 23" (58 cm) for heights 5' and under; Petite 25" (64 cm) for 5'1"–5'3"; Regular 27" (69 cm) for 5'4"–5'7"; Tall 29" (74 cm) for 5'8"–5'11"; Extra Tall 31" (78 cm) for 6'0" and above. Lets you match the legging to your height without guessing.
• Crisscross Hourglass® Faux Leather Legging with Pockets - Black: Described as fashion-forward faux leather leggings blending streetwear and activewear. Clarifies the intended style lane: polished enough for the city, casual enough for active days.

Flared legging: the confirmed details

• Crisscross Hourglass® Flared Legging with Pockets - Ruby: Crisscross Hourglass® Flared Legging with Pockets – Ruby, catalog price USD 44.85 (comparison price USD 65.00). Sets the price context for the flared option.

  

• Crisscross Hourglass® Flared Legging with Pockets - Ruby: Available in 5 inseam lengths: Extra Petite 27" (69 cm) for heights 5' and under; Petite 29" (74 cm) for 5'1"–5'3"; Regular 31" (79 cm) for 5'4"–5'7"; Tall 34" (86 cm) for 5'8"–5'11"; Extra Tall 37" (94 cm) for 6'0" and above. Shows the flared hem runs longer than the faux leather legging in every size tier, so the same height maps to a different inseam.
• Crisscross Hourglass® Flared Legging with Pockets - Ruby: Described as an ode to the 00s, combining the Crisscross Hourglass® waistband with a just-below-the-knee flare for studio-to-pavement wear. Explains the silhouette and the intended transition from workout to everyday.
• Crisscross Hourglass® Flared Legging with Pockets - Ruby: To find the perfect inseam, wear shoes, stand tall, and measure from crotch to where you want the hem to hit. Gives a practical way to choose between the five lengths, especially with the flare.

How the two leggings differ where it counts

Both leggings list pockets in their names and both use the Crisscross Hourglass® waistband. The main differences are surface look, hem shape, and inseam length. The faux leather is a solid black style with a sleek finish; the flared legging is Ruby and has a just-below-the-knee flare. Inseam lengths differ: for example, Regular is 27" (69 cm) in the faux leather and 31" (79 cm) in the flared legging.

• Look and material: Faux leather legging: fashion-forward faux leather in Black. Flared legging: Ruby with a 00s-inspired flare. The supplied records do not describe the flared legging’s material, so don’t assume it matches the faux leather.
• Hem and silhouette: The faux leather legging is described as a legging without a flare. The flared legging has a just-below-the-knee flare. Choose based on whether you want a clean line or a statement hem.
• Inseam and height fit: Both offer five inseam lengths, but the numbers differ. At Regular, faux leather is 27" (69 cm) and flared is 31" (79 cm). Use each product’s own height recommendation rather than assuming your usual length carries over.
• Pockets: Both product names include “with Pockets.” The supplied records do not specify pocket count, placement, or closure, so confirm those details on the product page if they matter to you.

Which one fits your week

If you want a sleek, streetwear-ready layer that reads more polished than a standard legging, the faux leather option is the clearer match. It’s described for city streets and blends streetwear with activewear, so it can move from errands to casual plans without changing. The Black color keeps it easy to pair.

If you want a retro-leaning silhouette with a flared hem and a bit more drama, the flared legging is the better fit. The just-below-the-knee flare and Ruby color make it a statement piece, and the longer inseams are designed for that hem to fall correctly. Use the measuring tip from the product record: wear the shoes you plan to pair, stand tall, and measure from crotch to your desired hem point.

What to confirm before you choose

The supplied records don’t list care instructions, fabric composition for the flared legging, or exact pocket details for either style. If any of those are dealbreakers, check the product pages directly. Also note that the variant evidence shown is partial: the faux leather record lists several size-and-length combinations, while the flared legging record shows only XS / Extra Tall. That doesn’t mean other sizes don’t exist—it means the supplied evidence is incomplete, so verify availability in your size before ordering.

Price is close: USD 45.44 for the faux leather and USD 44.85 for the flared, both against higher comparison prices. At that difference, let fit and style decide rather than a few cents.