There is something about the cold winter weather of January that just makes us want to stay home and veg out in comfy clothes. Thankfully, there is the perfect international day to help us justify these actions – International Sweatpants Day. That’s right, Tuesday January 21st is an international day to celebrate the wearing of the most comfy of all pants – sweatpants. With this in mind, we have rounded up our favourite sweat pants to help you update the sweatpants in your wardrobe.
The Canadian OG: Roots
Roots has been keeping Canadians comfortable in their sweats since 1973, so they know a thing or two about making the perfect pair of sweatpants. Their organic heritage sweats feature a relaxed fit that falls away from the body to create the perfect casual look. More importantly, these sweats are super soft and comfortable. Made with 55% recycled polyester, 45% organic cotton fleece ensures that they will last and will get softer and softer with each wash. Unlike some sweats, this model features to zip side pockets to keep your vaulables safe We would opt for the classic salt and pepper colour way (retails for $78).
Best Sweatpants That You Can Wear to the Office: H&M Slim Fit Dressy Joggers
Even though corporate offices have become more casual every day since the implementation of casual Fridays, it doesn’t mean you can get away with wearing your sweatpants into work. Or does it? Luckily for all of us, the athleisure trend has lead to a slew of jogging and track pants that look. more like dress pants yet feel like your favourite comfy sweats. Look for a mix of cotton and polyester, this will keep your pants look professional all day (and prevents them stretching out so easily). Be sure to buy them in black for a more formal look. A front seam/stitched crease, in each leg, will also trick your colleagues into thinking your wearing dress pants. And be sure to skip pants that feature an elastic cuff. We love the Slim Fit Dressy Joggers from H&M for all the above reasons (retails for $49.99).
Best Bargain: Amazon Essentials
Sometimes a man just needs a good cheap pair of sweatpants to hit the gym or do chores in the yard. To fill these needs, we would opt for the Amazon Essentials Mens Fleece Jogger Pants. These men’s sweatpants provide a relaxed fit through the hip, thigh, and leg, offering comfort without losing style, great for everyday wear. Made from 56% cotton and 44% polyester, these hard wearing and easy to wash. These classic jogger sweatpants feature a tapered leg and ribbed cuffs, making these men’s jogger pants a versatile choice for both leisure and casual outings. And it is hard to beat the price and fit at $24. These might just be the perfet pair of grey sweats that every man needs in his closet.
Best Premium Sweatpants: Reigning Champ
Reigning Champ has been known for making premium terry since 2007 with a cult like following. They have worked with notable brands like Wing + Horns and even Club Monaco, to deliver better sweats for their brands respectively. If you want the perfect black sweat pants that will last forever, opt for the The Kyoto Black Midweight Terry Standard Fit from Reigning Champ. This mid-weight terry standard sweatpant is hand-dyed in Kyoto by Japanese artisans who have worked with only one colour since 1915. Their ecological dyeing technique is the result of four generations in pursuit of the world’s deepest shade of black. The pants features a classic tapered fit, with the brands’ signature construction details and tonal woven labels (retails for $225).
