Monday, August 17, 2020

[Aliexpress Leggings Review] Shinbene Classical 3.0 Buttery-soft Leggings Review

Price: RM95.43 (Discounted to RM87 with vouchers)
Brand: Shinebene Colorvalue
Link to purchase: Aliexpress Link
Review: 10/10

I bought these leggings from Aliexpress way way back in July 13th and it was shipped out in July 16th. It was delivered a few days ago on August 14th, so about a full month of delivery time, which is rather long, but quite expected. Even pre-Covid, it would take Aliexpress an average of 4 weeks to arrive to Malaysia. As usual, the waiting time is probably a few days shorter if you're in West Malaysia. 

Here is what the tracking looks like as it gets closer to delivery. Don't be too worried about 'import clearance failure' since that generally just means it's taking a while longer than usual to clear customs. I seem to get this notification when I'm just buying jewelry from Aliexpress too. 
Shinbene on Aliexpress is really highly recommended by youtubers and Facebook groups. Shinbene specializes in sports apparel and is based in China. These are the priciest pair of leggings I have ever gotten, but I am also really curious about the quality of the Aliexpress pants vs Shopee pants, which uses similar pictures and claim to be made from similar composition, 80% nylon, 20% elastane. 

After a lot of indecision regarding the color and sizing, I decided to get it in my normal size xs, which is a size 4. My normal pants size is 's', but size 4 appears to match better according to the size chart. 

After a lot of indecision regarding the color and sizing, I decided to get the Shallow Lotus Ash color in size xs, which is a size 4. My normal pants size is 's', but size 4 appears to match better according to the size chart. Reviewers mostly say to size down when in between sizes because the material is very stretchy. I kind of wish I had sized up, to be honest. Maybe gone with my normal size S, which might have given me more length. I like my leggings to be below the ankle and size XS left it a little bit above my ankle even though it fit pretty perfect everywhere else. 

They have sizes XXS-2, XS-4, S-6, M-8, and L-10 and so, so many colors to choose from. 

My current details:
Height: 157cm
Weight: 47kg
Waist: 64cm
Hip: 87cm 

Most of my fat goes straight to my hips and thighs, so size S would have fit better for me. There's very little compression in these pants even though I had sized down to XS and I honestly think if I got it in size S, I could actually wear these to sleep. That's how comfortable these pants are. I would get this in a size bigger if I were to get another pair, which I am so, so tempted to do. 

The material of these pants are amazing af omg. They're really buttery soft and like the Uniqlo Leggings that I tried before, but better. I did cardio and kettleweight workout in these and they stretch well with maybe a tensy bit of cameltoe. 

There is no front seam and the cutting is absolutely perfect. I love everything about it. Snug around the waist without being suffocating and comfortable at the hips and it isn't suffocating my ankles, like the uniqlo. 

So far, this is the favorite pair of leggings that I have gotten. 

Would I repurchase? Yes, but when it's discounted. At full price, RM95.43 is quite a steep price and the long delivery time of ~1 month generally gets me really impatient. 

Price: RM95.43 (Discounted to RM87 with vouchers)
Brand: Shinebene Colorvalue
Link to purchase: Aliexpress Link
Review: 10/10