Beyond Yoga Spacedye Caught in the Midi High Waisted Review

The Beyond Yoga Caught in the Midi are incredibly comfortable pants, making them perfect for restorative yoga or lounging around the house. They're not the most breathable for hot weather or yoga, and when we pulled them up too high, they gave us an obvious camel toe.

Performance Comparison

Breathability

The Caught in the Midi are warm but not very breathable. The fabric on these pants is very soft, but the softness was very insulating; in hot yoga, these pants were a little much. The material absorbs moisture from your sweat, so it feels like you're wearing a wet towel when you're done with yoga. However, for yoga in a cooler environment, they were perfect. We found them exceptionally comfortable for Yin-style classes and lounging around the house. They also proved to be an excellent option for cold winter sports. The Caught in the Midi also provided plenty of insulation under our snow gear.

Ease of Movement

The Caught In the Midi were very easy to move in. We found that we did not think about them too much while on our mats, and they gave us enough movement to do whatever pose we wanted. However, during running and HIIT training, they did not provide enough compression on our legs. As a result, we found ourselves continually pulling up our pants.

Comfort and Fit

Comfort is the number one thing these pants have going for them. The first time we tried them on, we were dumbfounded by how comfy they were. The fabric is made out of 87% Polyester and 13% Lycra and Beyond Yoga have made a silky soft blend. They are perfect for a restorative yoga practice or light exercise. Caught in the Midi's only competitor is the Lululemon Align pants, which have better compression for more intense activities.

Our biggest problem with these pants is that they create a camel toe when pulled up too high. Because there isn't enough compression for higher-impact activities, we found ourselves pulling them up quite a bit and a camel toe appeared as a result.

Durability

The Caught in the Midi are not the most durable. Over time and with several washes, they became less soft. Pilling also became apparent in the high-friction zone between our thighs (we even followed all the washing instructions). Beyond Yoga suggests that you machine wash these pants with similar fabric and leave them out to hang dry.

The material is fragile. In fact, the pair we tried ripped on the knee cap, and we don't know how. If you are looking for a yoga pant that is more durable but still has the same softness, we suggest checking out Lululemon Align.

Should You Buy the Beyond Yoga Spacedye Caught in the Midi High Waisted?

The Caught in the Midi pants are more expensive than many other options we tried. They are ideal for gentle/restorative yoga and may be worth the price tag for someone who knows they are spending the extra dough on comfort. However, be prepared that these pants may not last as long as some due to their super soft fabric.

What Other Yoga Pants Should You Consider?

While we loved the comfort of the Beyond Yoga Caught In the Midi, that is where it ends. They aren't the most breathable and are best suited for gentle yoga or lounging (we all need a pair!). If you like hot yoga, or your workouts tend to be higher intensity, you will probably like the Patagonia Centered Tights. If you aren't ready to spend $100 on a pair of leggings just yet, the 90 Degree by Reflex High Waist Powerflex are a great pair that score nearly as high as other award winners in our testing.