Splits59
Established · $200–$400 · Los Angeles, United States
Retro-leaning activewear with flared silhouettes and contrast stripes, LA-made performance that reads more editorial than gym.
Think: Retro activewear, performance, stripes.
The buy: the retro flare legging
What to buy
the retro flare legging
Categories
Occasions
Why Splits59 is worth it
Splits59 makes studio activewear with a retro sports streak: flares, stirrups and contrast piping that look closer to fashion than gym kit.
The look borrows from old athletic eras, track stripes, aerobics-class color-blocking and tennis-court trims, and puts it on leggings, bras and jumpsuits built for Pilates, barre and yoga. Most pieces are cut from a light, high-stretch nylon and spandex knit that feels close to bare skin, and the flared and stirrup legs give an outfit its line. The fit is close and sculpting, so the pieces keep their shape well after class.
No Splits59 picks right now
Nothing from Splits59 is on the site at the moment. We watch their sales and new collections — when one lands it shows up in Drops.
Is now a good time?
The sale pattern
From 9 months of sale tracking.
Their last sale was 7 weeks ago and they run one about every 20 weeks, so this is the quiet stretch.
- Runs a sale
- about every 2 quarters
- Last sale
- 7 weeks ago
- Typically claims
- 50% off
- Deepest claimed
- 50% offSeptember 2026
About Splits59
Keith Peterson and Jonathan Schwartz launched Splits59 in Los Angeles in 2008, wanting a polished performance line for the women around them, who weren't finding one.
It became known for putting fashion details on workout clothes, from sheer mesh panels to flared and stirrup legs, and it is still designed in Los Angeles, where its sweats and rib knits are also made.
- Founded
- 2008
- Founded by
- Keith Peterson and Jonathan Schwartz
- Based in
- Los Angeles, United States
- Made in
- Designed in Los Angeles, with sweats and rib knits made there
- Made of
- Mostly nylon and spandex blends, plus stretch modal
- Shipping
- Ships across the US, free over $75 before tax and $5.99 below; international orders ship worldwide by DHL with duties and taxes prepaid in the price.
- Where to buy
- Splits59's own site
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Fit
Cut close and sculpting, and the brand itself says many people find it runs a little small. Reviewers suggest sizing up if you're between sizes, or staying put for more hold. Most styles run XS to XL, some to XXL.
- Fabric
The Airweight knit (81% nylon, 19% spandex) draws the warmest reviews, described as buttery and barely there; it wicks sweat and dries quickly.
- Care
Wash cold, inside out and on a delicate cycle, away from towels, then dry low or flat; heat fades the color and rough loads cause pilling.
- Shipping
US shipping is free over $75 before tax and $5.99 below. International orders ship by DHL with duties and taxes prepaid in the price, so nothing is due on delivery.
- Returns
US returns must start within 15 days of shipping, with tags and tear-away size labels still on. A $9.95 fee comes off refunds (not exchanges or credit), and final-sale pieces can't be returned.
What Splits59 is made of
Performance
- Natural
- 0%
- Plant-based
- 21%
- Synthetic
- 79%
Works most in: nylon, elastane and modal
From the fabric listed on 124 pieces · 74% of the range lists it · Checked October 2026
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Splits59, answered
- What is Splits59?
- Splits59 is a Los Angeles activewear label known for retro, sport-inspired leggings, bras and sets, with flared and stirrup shapes and contrast piping.
- Is Splits59 a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for activewear with a fashion eye: soft, light nylon and spandex knits, sculpting fits and vintage-sport details that look as good on the street as in a Pilates class.
- Who founded Splits59?
- Keith Peterson and Jonathan Schwartz launched it in 2008.
- Where is Splits59 from?
- It is a Los Angeles label, designed there since 2008.
- Where is Splits59 made?
- Everything is designed in Los Angeles, and its sweats and rib knits are made there too; the leggings and bras don't list where they're made.
- Does Splits59 run true to size?
- It runs slightly small and close to the body, so size up if you're between sizes or want a less compressive feel.
- Does Splits59 ship internationally?
- Yes, worldwide by DHL, with duties and taxes prepaid in the price. Within the US, shipping is free over $75 before tax.
- Where can I buy Splits59?
- On the Splits59 site, which ships free across the US over $75 and worldwide by DHL.
- When does Splits59 go on sale?
- Across the 3 sales we have tracked, Splits59 has run one about every 2 quarters. The last one was about 7 weeks ago.
- How much does Splits59 discount?
- Their sale emails consistently advertise about 50% off. We have not measured it on the rack.
- What is Splits59 made of?
- Across the 124 Splits59 pieces we could read in October 2026, about 0% of the fabric is natural fibers, 21% plant-based fibers like viscose and 79% synthetic. The most common fabrics are nylon, elastane and modal.
- Which brands are like Splits59?
- If you like Splits59, look at WISKII, Live The Process and Ernest Leoty.