Amazon Essentials Made a Lulu Ready to Rulu Jogger Dupe

Unlike other Lululemon joggers, the Ready to Rulu joggers are very, very hard to dupe. They have such a unique cut and standout fabric. I’ve been looking for a long time, and I finally found an affordable option that is worth your time. These are not an exact dupe; however these joggers are close. They are definitely a great alternative, and a very affordable one at that!

Why dupe the Ready to Rulu joggers?

The Ready to Rulu joggers are a very popular item at Lululemon. Unfortunately they weren’t a good fit for me. I was between sizes, so the waistband was either too tight or too loose. They were also quite long on me. I really wanted some soft and cozy joggers in that style, so I found these ones on Amazon instead. I’ve been very happy with them and want to share this option in case others are in the same boat as me, as far as sizing.

Amazon dupe for Ready to Rulu joggers

Here they are, ladies and gents. These humble pants are the closest dupe that I’ve found for Ready to Rulus. I liked them so much that I bought a second pair! The joggers are called the Brushed Tech Stretch Joggers from Amazon Essentials and they are very affordable.

Similarities:

• Visually very similar.
• They both have a soft, brushed fabric with similar composition. The Amazon joggers are 88% polyester and 12% spandex, whereas the Lululemon joggers are 91% nylon and 9% lycra. Note that lycra and spandex are the same material.
• The design and size of the waistband is very similar. This is what initially made me draw any type of comparison between the two items.
• There are side pockets.
• Quality: For the price, the Amazon joggers are actually very nice, with tight dense stitching. I’ve already worn and washed my Amazon joggers several times, and I haven’t noticed any pilling or loose threads.

Here’s a close-up of the seams on the Amazon joggers (black spacedye and dark grey spacedye), to show the stitching and seam quality. This photo was taken after the garments have been washed several times.

Note: I use the Moment Macro lens for iPhone for my close-up photos.

Differences:

• The Amazon joggers are slightly less high-waisted (but still a medium-to-high rise).
• Although they are similar in design and style, the Amazon joggers have a more ruffled waistband (see photo below). I doubt most people would notice this; in fact, I didn’t notice it myself, until I took the photos.
• I think the material is a bit thinner on the Amazon pair, though it’s still super cozy and soft.
• The Amazon joggers have a waistband that is a little less stiff/rigid.
• The Amazon joggers do not have the distinct back seams of the Lululemon joggers.
• Color range is different, with many of the Amazon options being spacedye colorways rather than solid shades.
• In some colors, the Amazon joggers have stitching in a contrasting color, which I don’t love. It’s not as noticeable in the black spacedye color.

Comparison of waistbands — Amazon on the left, Lululemon Ready to Rulu on the right

Sizing:

I ordered the black spacedye color in both a small and medium to try on. The small fit similarly to the Ready to Rulus in a 6, and the medium was more like a Lululemon size 8. I ended up keeping the small.

Note that there may be slightly inconsistent sizing from color to color, because that seems to be a pattern with Amazon Essentials items that I’ve tried. You may need to order 2 sizes to see which you prefer.

Is it a Ready to Rulu dupe? I vote yes!

Check it out and decide for yourself! They also make a cropped version, as well as a hoodie and quarter zip pullover in the same fabric.