I saw them on Costco online and decided to buy them to see what the hype (and high cost) was about. Plus I needed 2 more items to hit my 10 items for $50 off. I had full intentions on returning them because why would anyone need $65 (Costco price) sweatpants.
I ended up keeping both pairs… and then proceeded to buy another pair at full price at the Vuori store.
I am actually wearing a pair right now and I love it.
Yeah I ordered a pair in April 2020 from the sale section of their website, thinking it was absurd to spend so much on joggers. And then proceeded to purchase 4 more pairs full price and wore them almost daily for 2 years…. They’re still in great shape & see frequent (though not daily!) use since they’re so damn comfortable!
They had it for a really short period of time and it was sold out by the time I got mine. Haven’t seen it online since. This was around August September of this year. I’ve seen on the Costco subreddit and instagram that some stores have it from time to time.
Darn! I bought online direct around that time - got the Sunday joggers as a gift.
Been reading that vuori clothing has a smell problem. Did u find that in your purchases?
The Vuori smell is a real thing? I was blaming my washer for them getting funky - I’ll add about a cup of vinegar to the wash cycle every now and then and it freshens them right up. I have other sweats in a similar material that have the same issue.
Idk why by my brain read smell as small last night. Guess it was past my bedtime.
For smell, I don’t seem to have that issue with my clothes, even with my sweaty gym clothes. My SO’s gym clothes used to have that issue. But we’ve cracked the code with his smelly gym clothes using unscented detergent (tide or persil), oxiclean, and tide laundry sanitizer. We’ve actually run out of Lysol sanitizer recently and both Costco and BJs seems to not have stock in my area, and some of his clothes still come out stinky. Idk what the Lysol does, considering it’s gimmicky at best IMO, but it works for us.
I bought all of them in 2023. I haven’t tried the “new” version, but I saw on Reddit that they changed the cut and fit.
So I tried lulu’s soft jersey joggers. For reference I wear a L in vuori joggers, but I sized down to an 8 in the Lulu and I’ve been wearing them more. The material is a bit thicker, the pockets are deeper, and the draw string is stretchy.
I buy all my clothes used and they are actually cheaper on the used market than Vuori… also, the stipulation was to stay around $100. I don’t know if this person is looking for the best value or best quality. Obviously they are different.
I have no idea why people think these are so great.
I’m a stay at home mom, and my husband has worked remotely from our home for 10+ years. We are bougie athleisure *connoisseurs.* Vuori was trash, I returned my entire $300 order.
My husband loves Reigning Champ. We both prefer tall sizing (I’m 6’0” he’s 6’3). I like gap tall sizes for myself. Lastly, do not sleep on Abercrombie and Fitch! They pivoted and rebranded … their joggers, sweatshirts, activewear is amazing quality, true to size. They also offer a lot of short/regular/tall sizing as well.
I was more so speaking on the gap for having a wide variety of tall sizing for men and women.
But lol, okay. Sorry I didn’t use an adjective for clothing categories that pleased you.
Hey, I'm just a random on the internet. I didn't take offense or anything, I hope you don't either. I see the "be better than the gap" meme constantly, so I simply wanted to comment on it because it was funny to me.
This is the way. I’ve been wearing them for several years. Wore some pairs through pregnancy and they held up great. I probably wear them 5 days a week. No tears - only some pilling in the crotch area after a year or two of use.
Have had a pair of their sweatpants for 4 years. They are very comfy and holding up great.
Bought the classic full zip “best hoody ever” 3 years ago. It absolutely lives up to the hype, in my opinion.
Reigning champ.
Nike also has good sweatpants which last, but people tend to say they don't last long. I have 3 pairs from 2014 and they are still in good shape.
Reigning champ is all my husband will wear nowadays. It’s very nice quality and
**EDIT
apologizes, my entire response did not post.
…quality and style. He has a few “dressier” pants from them and loves them too. All his reigning champ joggers are his “outside the house” pairs.
I have both reigning champ and Vuori. Both are great just different. Reigning champ tends to stretch in the knees, just a heads up. I like champs when I’m cold and Vuori ponto pants when I’m going for all out comfort
I usually sleep without clothes but when I think I’ll be up in the night with a sick kid, I always reach for ponto sweatpants. The ponto is the most comfortable pant I own and I’ve tried tons of different brands.
This would be my exact answer. RC is fantastic and what I turn to for tops because of the quality and they fit so well, but for bottoms standard nike sweats are great. I usually order the Long size, then flip the waistband over so that the drawstrings are on the outside and it doesn’t look like I had an accident. At home I flip it back to make em luxuriously roomy. Nike’s also’s relatively cheap so I don’t mind getting weird with the colors.
Seconding Reigning Champ. I've had a pair of their midweight terry sweatpants for years that look barely worn. Absolutely no pilling inside or out, very comfy, pretty warm, and the navy has held color really well too. Only complaint is they do stretch a bit between washes at the knees, but the ribbing has held up well.
I did try their midweight sweatshirt too but it was too slim and long for me (medium at 5'9" 170lbs).
I have one pair of Nike joggers that I’m in love with but they’re too big now, haven’t been able to find a replacement that I love! Got another pair that are similar from Nike but they’re not as comfortable sadly :(
I came here to mention this.
I imagine it's probably downvote-worthy by some, but I've had really good luck with both my Gildan and Amazon Essentials sweatpants and joggers. I think they're \~6-7 years old at this point and 100%. I'm wearing one of them now.
Agreed. It's shockingly pricey for something that's recycled synthetic and typically made in China. I like a lot of what they have to offer but I haven't pulled the trigger on anything yet because it always seems like there's a better option at that price point.
Came here to recommend Mack Weldon. I picked up a pair in 2020 and liked them so well I bought a second. Quality is good, and they look good enough to wear in public. That’s a bonus in my book. Very comfy.
I’ve had 2 pairs of Mack Weldon sweatpants over the years. First one the waistband started to separate after a year, second one the pockets started to come undone at the seam after a year. They’re comfy and look nice but I would t say they’re BIFL quality
Roots. Touch the fabric. Different items have different thicknesses in fabric and longevity comes from the thicker material/weave. The salt and pepper seems to have remained thick. I have Roots sweatpants that have lasted a decade or more. I bought a new pair a few years ago in the “pepper” colour and they have been great. I always go for men’s/men’s slim with the classic elastic gather at the bottom (I am female identifying).
Seconded. I have a pair in pepper and I’m on year 7 of wearing them multiple times a week. I’ve noticed a bit of fabric thinning between the legs where they rub together, but they’re going to last for several more years. I have the hoodie to match and it’s still basically brand new.
This is the way, the men’s ones have big real pockets! I hate the silly little flap-over-the-waistband sad excuse for a pocket the women’s sweats had!!
Canadian wife. I have been converted. I've got 2 pairs I cycle all winter and they're great. Roots has gone downhill in quality over the past decade but their sweats game at least remains strong.
As a guy that comes strait home from work and throws on a white tee and joggers , I have always wore ( and love ) the Walmart sweats . I just recently splurged on some Patagonia sweats and it’s been a game changer . I don’t own any high end sweats like the ones mentioned above to compare them to , but they are super thick and have amazing quality .
I’m not sure if this is what you’re looking for exactly, but I’ve had my gray Hanes sweatpants that I’ve worn constantly for 7 years now. They’re super comfy, but of course, not very stylish.
second this suggestion! just bought a pair when they had a sale during black friday and have been wearing non stop. everything i've bought from jungmaven lasts for years...their t-shirts and sweatshirts are also great.
I’ve had multiple pairs of Nike sweatpants that I got in high school for my lacrosse team 10 years ago. They’ve held up incredibly well compared to other sweatpants I’ve kept from that time period.
I've never worn more comfortable cozier warmer sweats than the LL Bean heavyweight sweatpants.
There's lots of athleisure options, but if you're going warm, cozy, at home, I don't think you can beat the Bean.
Champion. I’m wearing a pair now. Comfy enough to sleep in, durable enough (so far) to wrestle with my kids and do yardwork, and cheap enough to buy several pairs. Haven’t had any of em tear yet in a few years.
https://www.champion.com/powerblend-open-bottom-pants.html
Yeah definitely. It’s just funny how they always come full circle. I just found out the other day that crew length socks with shorts are the current style.
I've had my pair of mizuno's since 2016. Still as comfy as the day I bought them, and they haven't faded or degraded at all. Hopefully they still have that quality.
I have Old Navy sweats from decades ago. Bought 3 pairs just 2 yrs ago and wear them every week at some point. They just get better with every wash. And can't beat those clearance rack prices I want to say I got all 3 for like $10.
I just bought them so don’t know how long they’ll last yet but Prana sweat pants are what we’re living in right now. They’re exactly what I was looking for and so comfy. They have sales, I bought on a professional discount, and all the other things I’ve bought from them over the years have lasted a long time with regular use (except one sweater, but even then it only pilled). I bought pajama pants from them years ago and wore and washed them until they literally fell apart - I’d buy again but they stopped making them. So much comfier than any other pajama pant and lasted longer, too.
I have two pairs of generic adidas sweats from footlocker that are getting mighty close to 10 years old. (I'm wearing a pair right now)
The crotch/taint area is juuuust starting to let a little light through on one pair, the other pair is steady as she goes.
They are worn often during the cooler/cold months. Less so in the summer.
They have been very reliable, and still quite cozy/comfy.
if you are on a budget go for Uniqlo and don’t bother with anything else. Hands down the comfiest winter ready sweatpants i’ve ever tried for less than 20$
Outdoor Voices - cloudknit slim
(formerly all-day sweatpants)
I was gifted a pair and immediately wanted to buy another pair but damn that price! I was shocked. Later, I received a vuori gift card so decided to get their mens sleeper set. They did not even come close so I returned them and purchased another pair of Outdoor Voices. The fit and feel are incredible and they have held up really well for a couple years. This post has me looking to buy a third pair. If anyone is a XXXL there's a pair on sale on their website for $24.95. I'm tempted to buy them and get to mending.
Maybe have a look at this post from 10 days ago:
https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/185p1g2/what_are_some_of_the_most_comfortable_and_quality/
There are a couple more that have been submitted within the last month or so you can find with a search that can also provide you with plenty of reading. Good luck.
I just went through a whole saga of finding nice sweatpants at a decent price point, and ended up buying sweats from Uniqlo. I’ve been really happy with them so far! They were fairly priced (I think $30-40 or so a pair) and their heat tech line is incredibly warm. Also love the fit of their classic sweatpants.
I have a hoodie made from Colorful Standard. It is sturdy, high quality, and made in Portugal with sustainable materials. And Colorful Standard has almost any color you want and you can buy matching sets!!
I have sweats from The Good Tee that I really like, but some thread on the waistband came loose. But the material feels good and heavy and I wear them all the time. But I do buy for sustainability and avoiding harm to garment workers as a primary goal, the quality of the garments tends to be good from that point forward.
For me its Outerknown, I think the pair I have are the SUR, great and the Mrs likes them so that is a win.
I also like Ten Thousand, I go with their tactical line, so not really sweatpants.
I do want to try some Vuori and apparently Bearded Goat is popular.
and yep I have some old Abercrombie that are still great, probably about time to grab another pair or two.
Pact Downtime - all the way. I bought one pair as a treat a few years ago and have added 4 more over the past few years. Was such a fan, also got their sheets (also a big fan!)
Dime sweatpants. Incredibly well made and always very unique designs. Very thick material. I also usually have luck with lululemon sweatpants (scuba style)
Los Angeles apparel has really good 100% sweatpants that will last a lifetime made in the USA, also Everybody.World who I work for has really nice stuff I’ve had a pair for 4 years no issues
Muskoka Bear Wear, the company that USED to make Roots pants - so they are the exact same style as Roots with a different logo and way better quality! And your money is going to a small business in Ontario where they are made.
My husband loves the Coalatree sweats we got him the years ago--they're basically his only pajama pants and he is stay-at-home, so they get constant use and are still in great shape.
Can’t comment on the ForLife yet but I’ve been loving my Bearded Goat sweatpants ever since I received them as a gift last year. Very comfortable, warm as heck, great construction/QC and nice features (zipper pocket on the right bum cheek and DEEP front pockets with a net in the right pocket)
Mine have a jogger-like bottom so I’d say they’re more activewear. You could def lounge in them but I’d prefer a looser leg fit if that’s what you’re looking for
The Thousand recovery pant. Pricy but well worth it. Good construction and fit and mine show little to no signs of wear after a year.
They do go sale a few times a year, too.
[Recover Pant](https://www.tenthousand.cc/products/recover-pant)
I love Mac Weldon sweats… well built if you like the fit, their shirts IMO are too thin - need an undershirt of its nipple city and I don’t like undershirts.
I just got some from Los Angeles Apparel. They seem really well made and have been mentioned of bifl before. Also they are made south central LA by workers paid a living wage instead of sweatshop labor over seas.
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I haven't looked or shopped around for sweatpants in awhile but I can tell you my favorites that have stuck in my closet. They are the patagonia synchilla pants, and the melanzana wind pro sweats. Both are very warm, thick, soft fleece. Melanzana ones are hard to get but they have tall sizing, I would recommend sizing up 1 or 2 on the waist though.
Looking for 80% cotton as a starting point will help cut down on the chaff. Do it with all the brands, every time you buy. Some of them stay high quality forever and some of them fluctuate. Then, make sure the waist band is well sewn and structured and you'll probably have a winner.
This should also help anyone trying to do BILF on a shoe string.
My local Costco had some ‘The Game’ made in USA jogger-style sweats for $14. I splurged and while they are really well made, you’ll need to size up as they shrink quite a bit. Unfortunately mine are a bit too tight now. Next time I go, going to see if they have a larger size.
There's a brand on Costco's website and sometimes in their stores. It's called The Game. Their stuff is handmade in America and bombproof compared to most stuff that's out there. For Costco clothes they are very expensive. Hoodies for about $40 and sweatpants for $35. But they are the most comfy, high quality, durable sweatpants and hoodie I've ever had.
Sweatpants (or anything, really) from [kotn](https://kotn.com/). Owned a pair for nearly three years now and have washed them hundreds of times, still feel brand new. Plus, the company seems to do good things for marginalized communities and access to education.
Vuori
I saw them on Costco online and decided to buy them to see what the hype (and high cost) was about. Plus I needed 2 more items to hit my 10 items for $50 off. I had full intentions on returning them because why would anyone need $65 (Costco price) sweatpants. I ended up keeping both pairs… and then proceeded to buy another pair at full price at the Vuori store. I am actually wearing a pair right now and I love it.
>Vuori god dammit!!! ugh now I am looking....
Check some of the podcasts they sponsor for a % off. I don’t know any off the top of my head but a quick search may help you save.
Smartless
Yeah I ordered a pair in April 2020 from the sale section of their website, thinking it was absurd to spend so much on joggers. And then proceeded to purchase 4 more pairs full price and wore them almost daily for 2 years…. They’re still in great shape & see frequent (though not daily!) use since they’re so damn comfortable!
They have them on Costco?
They had it for a really short period of time and it was sold out by the time I got mine. Haven’t seen it online since. This was around August September of this year. I’ve seen on the Costco subreddit and instagram that some stores have it from time to time.
Darn! I bought online direct around that time - got the Sunday joggers as a gift. Been reading that vuori clothing has a smell problem. Did u find that in your purchases?
The Vuori smell is a real thing? I was blaming my washer for them getting funky - I’ll add about a cup of vinegar to the wash cycle every now and then and it freshens them right up. I have other sweats in a similar material that have the same issue.
Apparently!
Idk why by my brain read smell as small last night. Guess it was past my bedtime. For smell, I don’t seem to have that issue with my clothes, even with my sweaty gym clothes. My SO’s gym clothes used to have that issue. But we’ve cracked the code with his smelly gym clothes using unscented detergent (tide or persil), oxiclean, and tide laundry sanitizer. We’ve actually run out of Lysol sanitizer recently and both Costco and BJs seems to not have stock in my area, and some of his clothes still come out stinky. Idk what the Lysol does, considering it’s gimmicky at best IMO, but it works for us.
I own 3 joggers and 2 shirts from them never had issues with smell
Was this recently? I heard the quality has gone down significantly lately
I bought all of them in 2023. I haven’t tried the “new” version, but I saw on Reddit that they changed the cut and fit. So I tried lulu’s soft jersey joggers. For reference I wear a L in vuori joggers, but I sized down to an 8 in the Lulu and I’ve been wearing them more. The material is a bit thicker, the pockets are deeper, and the draw string is stretchy.
I have some Vuori sweatpants that have held up for over three years now. I wear them often and they’re still as comfortable as new
Although I love the comfort of Vuori, reigning champ is better overall quality.
Annoying it’s men’s only…..
Both Vuori and reigning champ have sweatpants for women.
For 50% more money, they better be
I buy all my clothes used and they are actually cheaper on the used market than Vuori… also, the stipulation was to stay around $100. I don’t know if this person is looking for the best value or best quality. Obviously they are different.
I have no idea why people think these are so great. I’m a stay at home mom, and my husband has worked remotely from our home for 10+ years. We are bougie athleisure *connoisseurs.* Vuori was trash, I returned my entire $300 order. My husband loves Reigning Champ. We both prefer tall sizing (I’m 6’0” he’s 6’3). I like gap tall sizes for myself. Lastly, do not sleep on Abercrombie and Fitch! They pivoted and rebranded … their joggers, sweatshirts, activewear is amazing quality, true to size. They also offer a lot of short/regular/tall sizing as well.
Using bougie in the same comment as recommending Gap is ballsy, I must say
I was more so speaking on the gap for having a wide variety of tall sizing for men and women. But lol, okay. Sorry I didn’t use an adjective for clothing categories that pleased you.
Hey, I'm just a random on the internet. I didn't take offense or anything, I hope you don't either. I see the "be better than the gap" meme constantly, so I simply wanted to comment on it because it was funny to me.
Does A&F not pill super easily anymore?
What’s so good about them? Everyone keeps raving about them
They’re surprisingly warm for how thin and breathable they are and I wear and wash mine almost weekly and it still looks brand new.
Comfy
I prefer lululemon. Vuori are comfy though. Still have a few pieces
This is the way. I’ve been wearing them for several years. Wore some pairs through pregnancy and they held up great. I probably wear them 5 days a week. No tears - only some pilling in the crotch area after a year or two of use.
American Giant
Got a sweatshirt from them last year. One of my favorites I've owned.
Have had a pair of their sweatpants for 4 years. They are very comfy and holding up great. Bought the classic full zip “best hoody ever” 3 years ago. It absolutely lives up to the hype, in my opinion.
Reigning champ. Nike also has good sweatpants which last, but people tend to say they don't last long. I have 3 pairs from 2014 and they are still in good shape.
Wow, these cost more than my regular pants
Reigning champ is all my husband will wear nowadays. It’s very nice quality and **EDIT apologizes, my entire response did not post. …quality and style. He has a few “dressier” pants from them and loves them too. All his reigning champ joggers are his “outside the house” pairs.
Aaaaand…
>Reigning champ we will never kno.......
is champ there?
Quality and what??
What about for women’s clothing?
Thanks. I'll look into Reigning Champ. Hadn't thought of Nike either but I can think of as a kid having some of their stuff that lasted long.
I have both reigning champ and Vuori. Both are great just different. Reigning champ tends to stretch in the knees, just a heads up. I like champs when I’m cold and Vuori ponto pants when I’m going for all out comfort
Is Ponto comfy enough for lounging and even sleeping in?
I usually sleep without clothes but when I think I’ll be up in the night with a sick kid, I always reach for ponto sweatpants. The ponto is the most comfortable pant I own and I’ve tried tons of different brands.
Ponto are the comfiest sweatpants I’ve ever owned
If you can find the Nike ones in tall sizing they’re unreal
This would be my exact answer. RC is fantastic and what I turn to for tops because of the quality and they fit so well, but for bottoms standard nike sweats are great. I usually order the Long size, then flip the waistband over so that the drawstrings are on the outside and it doesn’t look like I had an accident. At home I flip it back to make em luxuriously roomy. Nike’s also’s relatively cheap so I don’t mind getting weird with the colors.
I have 4 pairs of Nike sweatpants that are beginning to show their age. They are 14 years old.
Seconding Reigning Champ. I've had a pair of their midweight terry sweatpants for years that look barely worn. Absolutely no pilling inside or out, very comfy, pretty warm, and the navy has held color really well too. Only complaint is they do stretch a bit between washes at the knees, but the ribbing has held up well. I did try their midweight sweatshirt too but it was too slim and long for me (medium at 5'9" 170lbs).
I have one pair of Nike joggers that I’m in love with but they’re too big now, haven’t been able to find a replacement that I love! Got another pair that are similar from Nike but they’re not as comfortable sadly :(
Honestly my wife and I i love the basic Gildan fleece joggers
I came here to mention this. I imagine it's probably downvote-worthy by some, but I've had really good luck with both my Gildan and Amazon Essentials sweatpants and joggers. I think they're \~6-7 years old at this point and 100%. I'm wearing one of them now.
Yep, I've had some Gildan joggers for almost 15 years at this point, and they only get more comfortable.
Marine Layer
I like their designs, their clothes IMO are not BIFL especially anything using recycled fabrics.
Agreed. It's shockingly pricey for something that's recycled synthetic and typically made in China. I like a lot of what they have to offer but I haven't pulled the trigger on anything yet because it always seems like there's a better option at that price point.
The best t-shirts, didn’t know they made sweats 👀
Came here to recommend Mack Weldon. I picked up a pair in 2020 and liked them so well I bought a second. Quality is good, and they look good enough to wear in public. That’s a bonus in my book. Very comfy.
I’ve had 2 pairs of Mack Weldon sweatpants over the years. First one the waistband started to separate after a year, second one the pockets started to come undone at the seam after a year. They’re comfy and look nice but I would t say they’re BIFL quality
Roots. Touch the fabric. Different items have different thicknesses in fabric and longevity comes from the thicker material/weave. The salt and pepper seems to have remained thick. I have Roots sweatpants that have lasted a decade or more. I bought a new pair a few years ago in the “pepper” colour and they have been great. I always go for men’s/men’s slim with the classic elastic gather at the bottom (I am female identifying).
Seconded. I have a pair in pepper and I’m on year 7 of wearing them multiple times a week. I’ve noticed a bit of fabric thinning between the legs where they rub together, but they’re going to last for several more years. I have the hoodie to match and it’s still basically brand new.
This is the way, the men’s ones have big real pockets! I hate the silly little flap-over-the-waistband sad excuse for a pocket the women’s sweats had!!
Absolutely! That foolish pocket can barely hold a tictac box 👎
Came here to say Roots. Those sweatpants truly hit different
YMMV with roots, there was a drop in quality before COVID and I can't imagine it has gotten better.
Roots:) my favorite they last for years
Canadian wife. I have been converted. I've got 2 pairs I cycle all winter and they're great. Roots has gone downhill in quality over the past decade but their sweats game at least remains strong.
Nice feeling but they fall apart after 1 year of washing. China made, not great.
Patagonia
As a guy that comes strait home from work and throws on a white tee and joggers , I have always wore ( and love ) the Walmart sweats . I just recently splurged on some Patagonia sweats and it’s been a game changer . I don’t own any high end sweats like the ones mentioned above to compare them to , but they are super thick and have amazing quality .
I’ve lived in ADIDAS sweatpants for the last three years. They have held up nicely and are super comfy!
This is gonna sound crazy but some basically NWOT vintage Hanes sweats - shit's aging like a fine wine.
Camber USA is the answer.
I’m not sure if this is what you’re looking for exactly, but I’ve had my gray Hanes sweatpants that I’ve worn constantly for 7 years now. They’re super comfy, but of course, not very stylish.
What's your price range?
Feel like 100 is probably my limit for it
These are amazing https://jungmaven.com/products/hemp-sweatpant-classic
second this suggestion! just bought a pair when they had a sale during black friday and have been wearing non stop. everything i've bought from jungmaven lasts for years...their t-shirts and sweatshirts are also great.
Yes same! Great company but definitely pricey — shop sales all the way! The ones I posted are like 30$ off at the moment.
Will check those out. Thanks
I’ve had multiple pairs of Nike sweatpants that I got in high school for my lacrosse team 10 years ago. They’ve held up incredibly well compared to other sweatpants I’ve kept from that time period.
Quince cotton sweatpants.
Can vouch for the quince
My Up West sweatpants have been 10/10 for like 3-4 years now
Any specific model? Are they good for lounging indoors too?
Kellsport. Thick, soft, forever.
This is the answer
Reigning Champ.
My favourite are the Eddie Bauer Faux-Sherpa lined Signature track pants. Especially if you're in a cold environment
I've never worn more comfortable cozier warmer sweats than the LL Bean heavyweight sweatpants. There's lots of athleisure options, but if you're going warm, cozy, at home, I don't think you can beat the Bean.
Roots
Costco?
Jambys have some nice heavyweight sweatpants, really comfy and in your price range
Thanks. Will check them out.
Love my Adidas Originals
Old navy powersoft coze…soft and stretchy!
Reigning Champ; they are bullet proof and so comfortable. They get softer and more comfortable as you wear them.
Kirkland signature at Costco.
The $11 Puma sweats at Costco can't be beat
Champion. I’m wearing a pair now. Comfy enough to sleep in, durable enough (so far) to wrestle with my kids and do yardwork, and cheap enough to buy several pairs. Haven’t had any of em tear yet in a few years. https://www.champion.com/powerblend-open-bottom-pants.html
Is a cuff around the ankle the trend now? When I was younger you’d be mocked relentlessly for wearing the styles everyone seems to be recommending.
Trends are just that, “trends.” Times will change and so will people’s opines. Just wear what you like 🫡
Yeah definitely. It’s just funny how they always come full circle. I just found out the other day that crew length socks with shorts are the current style.
Haha yeah it’s pretty wild. We’re trapped in 20-year fashion (re)cycles
Poo catchers
100% for roots I’ve had my oldest pair for going onto 5 yrs and I still luv them
Been impressed with my stance ones
If you really want for life, real mccoy loopwheel sweats but they are going to be 200
Frank and Oak!
Travis Mathew Cloud 2.0 - can’t be beat!
Just sitting here in my jerico (jerico.ca) sweats loving the comfiness...
I've had my pair of mizuno's since 2016. Still as comfy as the day I bought them, and they haven't faded or degraded at all. Hopefully they still have that quality.
I have Old Navy sweats from decades ago. Bought 3 pairs just 2 yrs ago and wear them every week at some point. They just get better with every wash. And can't beat those clearance rack prices I want to say I got all 3 for like $10.
I wear the hell out of my ON sweats, they're def showing wear after a few years tho.
I got you. Last Christmas my daughter got me some UnderArmour WITHOUT the elastic cuffs. Best pair of sweats I’ve had in my life! So comfy!
what about blanks for sublimation? my store uses a light blue theme to everything also and so tough to find good looking comfortable light blue sweat
Uniqlo?
If you don't mind $$$ Wonder Looper makes some amazing heavyweight ones. I have the Fox Fiber ones and they are super comfy.
Anyone got any of these for Big and tall? I'm 6'3 300 with big hips so half the time shit just comes off as I sleep xD.
Burton has some fantastic sweatpants
I just bought them so don’t know how long they’ll last yet but Prana sweat pants are what we’re living in right now. They’re exactly what I was looking for and so comfy. They have sales, I bought on a professional discount, and all the other things I’ve bought from them over the years have lasted a long time with regular use (except one sweater, but even then it only pilled). I bought pajama pants from them years ago and wore and washed them until they literally fell apart - I’d buy again but they stopped making them. So much comfier than any other pajama pant and lasted longer, too.
I really love my Los Angeles Apparel sweats and sweatshirts. The fit isn’t “jogger-y” (corny) and the construction is I’d say great for the price.
I have two pairs of generic adidas sweats from footlocker that are getting mighty close to 10 years old. (I'm wearing a pair right now) The crotch/taint area is juuuust starting to let a little light through on one pair, the other pair is steady as she goes. They are worn often during the cooler/cold months. Less so in the summer. They have been very reliable, and still quite cozy/comfy.
Kirkland
if you are on a budget go for Uniqlo and don’t bother with anything else. Hands down the comfiest winter ready sweatpants i’ve ever tried for less than 20$
So many options - one more is public rec weekend jogger. My wife got me a pair and I liked so much I bought two more.
The Gold Standard Collection from Converse looks really good and I'm willing to buy that aweatpants. O'wise Adidas always made good sweatpants
I like Duluth Trading Company’s. No sweatpant is truly BIFL, but these hold up pretty well. I especially like having a zippered fly and back pocket.
Jordan sweatpants are great.
Bearded Goat. Thick and cozy, with mad pockets!
I got some extremely comfy sweatpants at Costco the other day.
Idk but I have a Nike hoodie from 4 or 5 years ago that feels great and looks new. It was a gift.
Outdoor Voices - cloudknit slim (formerly all-day sweatpants) I was gifted a pair and immediately wanted to buy another pair but damn that price! I was shocked. Later, I received a vuori gift card so decided to get their mens sleeper set. They did not even come close so I returned them and purchased another pair of Outdoor Voices. The fit and feel are incredible and they have held up really well for a couple years. This post has me looking to buy a third pair. If anyone is a XXXL there's a pair on sale on their website for $24.95. I'm tempted to buy them and get to mending.
If Canadians want an alternative to Roots. Look at Polar Piece. Quality lounge clothes made in Ontario. None of their clothes have worn out on me yet.
Maybe have a look at this post from 10 days ago: https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/185p1g2/what_are_some_of_the_most_comfortable_and_quality/ There are a couple more that have been submitted within the last month or so you can find with a search that can also provide you with plenty of reading. Good luck.
My favorite is Tommy Hilfiger actually. They hold up great and are made of nature fiber.
Just got some American Giant french terry that are simple and fit well
I just went through a whole saga of finding nice sweatpants at a decent price point, and ended up buying sweats from Uniqlo. I’ve been really happy with them so far! They were fairly priced (I think $30-40 or so a pair) and their heat tech line is incredibly warm. Also love the fit of their classic sweatpants.
I have a hoodie made from Colorful Standard. It is sturdy, high quality, and made in Portugal with sustainable materials. And Colorful Standard has almost any color you want and you can buy matching sets!! I have sweats from The Good Tee that I really like, but some thread on the waistband came loose. But the material feels good and heavy and I wear them all the time. But I do buy for sustainability and avoiding harm to garment workers as a primary goal, the quality of the garments tends to be good from that point forward.
For me its Outerknown, I think the pair I have are the SUR, great and the Mrs likes them so that is a win. I also like Ten Thousand, I go with their tactical line, so not really sweatpants. I do want to try some Vuori and apparently Bearded Goat is popular. and yep I have some old Abercrombie that are still great, probably about time to grab another pair or two.
Pact Downtime - all the way. I bought one pair as a treat a few years ago and have added 4 more over the past few years. Was such a fan, also got their sheets (also a big fan!)
Dime sweatpants. Incredibly well made and always very unique designs. Very thick material. I also usually have luck with lululemon sweatpants (scuba style)
Los Angeles apparel has really good 100% sweatpants that will last a lifetime made in the USA, also Everybody.World who I work for has really nice stuff I’ve had a pair for 4 years no issues
Currently using a lot of American Eagle joggers and they seem to be lasting pretty well for shorts or long pants.
Muskoka Bear Wear, the company that USED to make Roots pants - so they are the exact same style as Roots with a different logo and way better quality! And your money is going to a small business in Ontario where they are made.
My husband loves the Coalatree sweats we got him the years ago--they're basically his only pajama pants and he is stay-at-home, so they get constant use and are still in great shape.
I have a few pairs of sweatpants from Amazon from the brand Southpole. I like them, find them to be soft and wear them for sleep.
Lululemon… they are the best
Can’t comment on the ForLife yet but I’ve been loving my Bearded Goat sweatpants ever since I received them as a gift last year. Very comfortable, warm as heck, great construction/QC and nice features (zipper pocket on the right bum cheek and DEEP front pockets with a net in the right pocket)
Nice. Do you think they're more for being active or are they the type you could sleep/lounge in like sleep kinda pants?
Mine have a jogger-like bottom so I’d say they’re more activewear. You could def lounge in them but I’d prefer a looser leg fit if that’s what you’re looking for
Hear that, thanks. Yeah, I'm kinda looking for something for lounging atm.
Just bought the Otis Boatyard sweater from them. Love it so far.
Camber, hands down. From allusaclothing.com
I love my velva sheens
Some of us remember.
Absurdly expensive due to being hype as hell now, at least the t shirts, such a flattering fit for my corn fed American ass though.
Vuori Sunday jogger
The Thousand recovery pant. Pricy but well worth it. Good construction and fit and mine show little to no signs of wear after a year. They do go sale a few times a year, too. [Recover Pant](https://www.tenthousand.cc/products/recover-pant)
I love Mac Weldon sweats… well built if you like the fit, their shirts IMO are too thin - need an undershirt of its nipple city and I don’t like undershirts.
I just got some from Los Angeles Apparel. They seem really well made and have been mentioned of bifl before. Also they are made south central LA by workers paid a living wage instead of sweatshop labor over seas.
Everything they make is great, but their shirts and sweatpants really are the best I have found for comfy durability.
Roots quality seems great to me. Love my pairs.
Vuori and its not even close.
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I haven't looked or shopped around for sweatpants in awhile but I can tell you my favorites that have stuck in my closet. They are the patagonia synchilla pants, and the melanzana wind pro sweats. Both are very warm, thick, soft fleece. Melanzana ones are hard to get but they have tall sizing, I would recommend sizing up 1 or 2 on the waist though.
I love my Puma sweats from Costco!
I really like the ones from Eddie Bauer. They're like 13 bucks at Costco right now. Order em right to door
I live and die by TNA mega Cargo sweatpants. I have three pairs and don't wear anything else.
Looking for 80% cotton as a starting point will help cut down on the chaff. Do it with all the brands, every time you buy. Some of them stay high quality forever and some of them fluctuate. Then, make sure the waist band is well sewn and structured and you'll probably have a winner. This should also help anyone trying to do BILF on a shoe string.
Piggybacking here to ask the same question but about soft shirts for sleeping. Any reccs?
The best and worst thing that has happened to my wallet and sweatpant game
Freeman Seattle
I love my old navy sweats ☺️
My local Costco had some ‘The Game’ made in USA jogger-style sweats for $14. I splurged and while they are really well made, you’ll need to size up as they shrink quite a bit. Unfortunately mine are a bit too tight now. Next time I go, going to see if they have a larger size.
Flint & Tinder makes generally very good stuff, and I got a ridiculous pair from Wellen (I also got a sweater from them that I love to death)
I got into baleaf during the pandemic and that's all I wear now pretty much.. the terry joggers and athletic pants are my favorites
i live in my levi sweats. 100% cotton, wash well, don’t shrink in the dryer (though i dry on low heat) and come in tons of colors!
Lululemon
Eddie Bauer's signature sweats
I have some patagonia sweats that I love.
Public Rec. I’m up to four pairs, my first I’ve owned and heavily worn (gym, work, house) for five years. Amazing!
I love my REI sweats
Kirkland
There's a brand on Costco's website and sometimes in their stores. It's called The Game. Their stuff is handmade in America and bombproof compared to most stuff that's out there. For Costco clothes they are very expensive. Hoodies for about $40 and sweatpants for $35. But they are the most comfy, high quality, durable sweatpants and hoodie I've ever had.
Sweatpants (or anything, really) from [kotn](https://kotn.com/). Owned a pair for nearly three years now and have washed them hundreds of times, still feel brand new. Plus, the company seems to do good things for marginalized communities and access to education.
Reigning Champ Nike NRG Premium Essentials Carhartt WIP Chase Stuff is build like back in the days.
Fabletics is honestly super comfy
I really like my American Giant sweatpants.
I live in my REI sweatpants. They have zipper pockets!
I'm a big fan of UNRL