If COVID has taught us anything about fashion, it's that comfort is king. Heck, t-shirts and hoodies are both acceptable on work Zoom calls these days. And when it comes to comfortable pant options, joggers are at the top of the list. Over the past couple of years, I finally bought into the jogger trend. At first I was apprehensive about the look, but now they are everywhere. Joggers have become a staple of male athleisure wear. Whether I am just bumming around the house or going on an early spring walk/run, joggers are my go to. When is comes to brands, it's clear that each brand has a different take on what makes the best jogger.
I found this category a bit tough to judge. Each brand makes a very unique jogger. Typically, we review similar items and guide the reader to "this or that", but the joggers are more of an "and" to me. I'll explain more as we go.
P4G REVIEW
As a reminder, here at Picks4Guys we pick FOUR (2 staples, 1 discount, and 1 new kid) products in one category and review the items for price, fit, materials, and x-factor. We score the items and pick a winner. Without further ado, let's get to the review...
Joggers
- Staples (Lululemon's ABC Jogger, Marine Layer Sport Yoga Jogger)
- Discount (Gradual Track Pant)
- New Kid (Ten Thousand Recover Pant) - Reminder this is new product to me, not necessarily a new brand.
(Left to Right in the top picture: Ten Thousand, Gradual, Marine Layer, Lululemon)
Marine Layer Sport Yoga Jogger (bottom picture) - Retail $98 - I said we were looking for comfort, and boy do these pants deliver! The material on these joggers is soft, light, and very stretchy. The waist band is extra comfortable with a drawstring. Whether you are doing yoga or laying around the house, I highly recommend these pants. These are the ultimate lounge around the house joggers. If you are looking for something a bit more outdoor friendly, try the Saturday Jogger from Marine Layer. For me, I am sticking with the indoor Yoga Jogger. Overall Score - 3.60 (out of 4.00) Buy Here
Lululemon ABC Jogger - Retail $128 - A cousin of the ABC Pant, the ABC Jogger is another great item that every guy should own. These joggers are extremely versatile and comfortable no matter what you are doing. I wear my Lululemon ABC Joggers all the time. They transition well from indoor comfortable to outdoor errands. While not as soft as the Marine Layer Jogger, these joggers are made to last and hold up very well over time. Overall Score - 3.55 Buy Here
Ten Thousand Recover Pant - Retail $98 - Your soon to be favorite sweatpants. These pants are a heavy sweat material that is extremely soft to the touch. Thicker than the other joggers, these pants are cozy and comfortable. I find myself liking these pants more and more every time I wear them. I am a little concerned about durability, but overall these pants are fantastic. Overall Score - 3.50 Buy Here
Gradual Track Pant - Retail $27 - These pants remind me of the old Adidas soccer pants. They have a very similar look and feel. That slightly shiny (non-breathable) material. These pants have a little stretch and are a good option on a budget. If you like Vuori brand joggers, these are a good dupe at a discount price. They are not as comfortable as the other three joggers we reviewed here, but at $27 you can buy almost four additional pairs compared to Lululemon. Overall Score - 3.40 Buy Here
And the winner is... it depends! With each of these joggers being so different, it is hard to pick a winner. If we are going on my scoring, it would be the Marine Layer Sport Yoga Jogger, but I think these items are better described by superlatives. So, let's run through them...
Best Versatile Jogger - ABC Jogger
Best Lounge Jogger Overall - Marine Layer Sort Yoga Jogger
Best Lounge Jogger (Winter) - Ten Thousand Recover Pant
Best Discount Jogger Option - Gradual Track Pant
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How I Scored It - The below scores are my opinion with a max score of 4.00
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