These 6 Gym Bags For Women Will Change Your Workout Game—And I Put Them All To The Ultimate Test!

Ever wonder if a gym bag could double as your office sidekick and still look sleek enough to turn heads? Yeah, me too—until I stumbled on this woven neoprene wonder during one of those guilty Instagram scroll sessions. It’s silky, sturdy, and honestly, has that luxe vibe you didn’t even know you needed in a gym tote. No fuss with a dozen compartments here—sometimes you just want to throw everything in one roomy bucket and bounce. And boy, does this bag deliver on that promise, fitting a whole arsenal of workout gear and then some. But hey, it’s not all sunshine; the open-top design means you’ve gotta keep a sharp eye on your stuff—or risk a rogue water bottle making a great escape. Still, after seven months of daily grind, these straps have worn in just right, making this tote feel like an old friend rather than a stubborn stranger. Whether you’re carting sneakers or diapers (yep, it’s that versatile), this bag might just be your new everything bag—fashion and function rolled into one splurge-worthy package. Curious? Dive deeper in and check it out yourself. LEARN MORE

I fell in love with this woven neoprene beauty after seeing Instagram ads for it (guilty)—and it has lived up to my expectations as a stylish gym bag, perfect for transitioning from the office to the gym. The neoprene feels silky and luxe to the touch and has a beautiful sheen to it, while also being thick, sturdy, and well-constructed.

Sometimes I crave compartments and organization, and on other days I prefer the ease of a bucket or hobo bag where I can just dump all of my belongings into one compartment and be out the door fast. This tote is perfect for the latter. I have the large size, which easily fits a change of clothes, a pair (or two!) of shoes, a makeup and/or toiletry bag, water bottle, laptop, snacks, a hair brush, all of my usual small items, and then some. (It also comes with a matching zipper pouch inside for small stuff.)

While it holds an insane amount, you do have to keep in mind that it does not have a zipper closure. I find myself being extra careful about holding it closed and tight to my body in transit, and making sure nothing is falling out. (This is less of a problem if you do not overstuff it. On days when I’m not carrying much to my workouts, it’s no problem.) I like the openness of the bag when I do have a sweaty item inside, as the bag does not hold onto odor.

At first, I did find the straps a bit uncomfortable to wear on the shoulder, but they are designed to stretch the more you wear them—I can confirm that’s true. Now that I’ve been using the bag for over seven months, the handles have stretched, making the bag much more comfortable to hold.

While this tote is a splurge, I absolutely recommend it given how high-quality it is. If you’re looking to spend a bit less, I also recommend sizing down to the medium or small version if you do not need to carry clothes and sneakers on the regular.

As far as cleaning goes, I’ve placed the bag on the ground and gotten it dirty in spots, and I was able to wash stains away easily with soap and water and a cloth, as well as with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. It looks good as new. Now that I have a newborn, I also use this tote as a chic diaper bag. It’s basically my ‘everything bag’.