A Lazy Guy's Guide to Sweatpants

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You might not have much of a throwing arm, but you turn into one hell of an armchair quarterback every Sunday. Training to you means working out your fingers on a grueling game of FIFA. And the only running you’ve done recently is that time you were in danger of missing happy hour. That’s okay, you still deserve to reap the benefits of cozy sweatpants. You don’t have to be a gym rat or diehard athlete to enjoy the modern fits, sensible functionality, and comfortable materials of today’s garments. Find out how to become the ultimate cozy boy after the break.

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Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.

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Image via adidas

No. 10 - adidas Adventure Utility Sweat Pants

Fit: Relaxed/straight
Material:
Cotton/Polyester Fleece
Why you’ll love them:
The extra pocket on the side is perfect for snacks, change, or keys.

A camo pocket and reflective detailing sets these Three Stripes sweats apart from the rest. They’re made with a warm fleece lining, so they’ll be perfect for winter weather. If you’re looking for something a little funkier than your everyday heather grey, this is the pair for you.

$85

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Image via SSense

No. 9 - Balmain Wool Biker Pants

Fit: Skinny/fitted
Material: Cotton/Wool
Why you’ll love them: These are pretty much the most baller sweats you’re going to find.

Having trouble finding ways to spend your money? Why not cop some luxury sweatpants? These Balmain wool sweats are inspired by their popular biker jeans, with ribbed detailing at the knee and an extremely slim fit. Just don’t wear them to the gym; you’ll look like a jackass and feel like one too after you start sweating in these 38% wool trousers.

$1000

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Image via Uniqlo

No. 8 - Uniqlo Sweat Pants

Fit: Slim
Material: Cotton
Why you’ll love them: They can’t be beat for the price, they’re the best $30 sweats around.

Uniqlo’s basic sweat pants aren’t going to blow you away with high end materials or details, but they’re a great simple and reliable pair to keep on standby. They have a soft terry lining and a nice slim fit for just the right balance between skinny and baggy.

$30

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Image via Asics

No. 7 - Asics All Sport Pant

Fit: Relaxed/Baggy
Material: Polyester knit
Why you’ll love them: They have a classic fit with moisture wicking capabilities.

Looking for a pair of pants that will double as workout pants for your rare monthly appearance at the gym? Go for these All Sport Pants from Asics. They have a relaxed fit and are constructed with sweat wicking polyester, so you’ll stay dry whether you’re sweating in the gym or because you’re on the edge of your seat in a game of Call of Duty.

$60

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Image via Kith NYC

No. 6 - Kith Academy Bleecker Sweat

Fit: Skinny
Material: Cotton
Why you’ll love them: These sweats are done up in a stylish, modern fit with zippered pockets so you won’t lose your stuff.

Ronnie Fieg is best known for his footwear designs, but his Kith apparel is quickly catching up, and these Academy Bleecker Sweats are one of the reasons why. Made with 100% cotton french terry, these soft pants are light enough to be worn in the spring and summer, but will also keep you relatively warm during colder months.

$115

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Image via John Elliott

No. 5 - John Elliott + Co Escobar Sweatpant

Fit: Skinny
Material: Cotton/Polyester
Why you’ll love them: These are more than just skinny sweats; they fit so well that they look bespoke.

Designer John Elliott pulled inspiration for the Escobar Sweatpants from South American soccer uniforms from 1980. While you probably won’t be playing any soccer in $180 sweats, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the perfectly tapered fit and high end details like a RiRi zipper on the back pocket.

$176

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Image via Ps and Qs

No. 4 - New Balance Tailored Sweatpants

Fit: Slim
Material: Cotton/Polyester Fleece
Why you’ll love them: They fit great, they’re warm, and they can be had for around $50.

New Balance jumped into the slim sweats game recently with their Tailored Sweatpants, and you’ll love the tapered fit and warm fleece lining. What you’ll love even more is the price, which varies from retailer to retailer but hovers around $50. Do yourself a favor and cop a pair now.

$52

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Image via Asost

No. 3 - Polo Ralph Lauren Jogger

Fit: Relaxed
Material: Cotton/Polyester

Why you’ll love them: Unbranded sweats just aren’t your thing, you’ll be able to stunt in these.

You’ll have no qualms about stepping out of the house in these sweats, 'cause they are Ralph, tho. These are the perfect sweats for college bros who spend more time lifting cases of beer than they do lifting dumbbells. Not that there’s anything wrong with that!

$208

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Image via Reigning Champ

No. 2 - Reigning Champ Midweight Twill Terry Sweatpant

Fit: Slim
Material: Cotton
Why you’ll love them:
These terry sweatpants are handcrafted in Canada, so you’re sorta supporting locally made goods. Or something.

Since 2007, Canada’s Reigning Champ has been perfecting sweatpants. They experiment with different materials, color blocking, and fits, but what you’ll love most about these is the cozy terry construction and ankle drawcords so you can show off your favorite sneakers (or slippers if you're a true #cozyboy).

$110

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Image via Nike LeBron

No. 1 - Nike Tech Fleece

Fit: Skinny
Material: Cotton/polyester
Why you’ll love them:
Nike’s Tech Pants have just the right amount of style, functionality, and performance capabilities.

It took them awhile, but Nike finally got sweatpants right with their Tech Pack Tech Fleece Pant. The immensely popular sweats have large pockets for stashing all your belongings, and the streamlined fit and moisture wicking materials means they’ll work great if you actually decide to follow through with your New Year’s Resolutions this time around.

$100

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