The kind of people who try to tell you "leggings aren't pants" are not only wrong, but you don't need them in your life. I'm pretty sure I buy them in the pants section, therefore, their argument is invalid. People who try to say leggings aren't pants have probably never worn them and just don't understand how glorious they truly are. So, PSA, people: Leggings are pants, and here are the nine main reasons they are the best pair of pants I own.

1. They come in all different colors and styles.

Obviously black leggings are the safest, and most popular choice. But if you're a legging-enthusiast like me, you know that you can get blue, red, pink, gray, striped--literally any color or style of leggings. The possibilities are endless and you're guaranteed to find a pair you love.

2. You can dress them up or down.

You can wear a sweatshirt with a pair of leggings and be casual, or you can throw on a nice shirt and still look just as great. Leggings are the most versatile pair of pants I own, and that's why I love them so much.

3. They look good with nearly every pair of shoes.

Similar to reason number two, you can wear tennis shoes, Uggs, wedges, riding boots, or any other pair of shoe you own and they will look perfect with every one. I mean, we all know the struggle of finding jeans that look good with your favorite pair of boots, but with leggings that is not an issue.

4. They're comfy.

Do you need another reason? But seriously, I can run, jump, skip, do the splits, and I will never feel uncomfortable in my leggings. The stretch that leggings have is indescribable, and guys will never understand just how comfy they are.

5. They look cute.

No matter what you're wearing with leggings they will look good. They have stretch, but they are also tight enough to suck everything in and keep everything in place. You won't look like you're bulging out of them either, like jeans tend to do.

6. They're easy to put on and take off.

The whole shimmying process that skinny jeans require will never be needed when you're put on leggings. Also, if you're in a hurry, or just need your pants off now, leggings easily slide right off.

7. You can buy them at basically any clothing store.

I have a pair of $10 leggings and a pair of $70 leggings. You don't always have to spend a fortune to get a flattering pair of pants, but if you are really feeling some Lulu's then you can if you want to. Let's be honest, it's hard to tell a difference between legging brands anyways, so there's no brand trend to keep up with, and no one will ever know yours were $10 from Target.

8. They make your butt look good.

The tightness of leggings gives your booty a nice subtle lift, which we could all use a little of. You know when you're trying on jeans and you ask your friend if your butt looks good in them? Well, your butt will always look good in leggings, so you won't even need to double check with your bestie.

9. You can wear them every season.

There's full-length, cropped, even shortie-length leggings, so you will never have to go through a season in which you can't wear leggings. You literally can always wear leggings, and once you understand how great they are you will be forever thankful for that.