15 Best Athleisure Brands for Men
While athleisure has been “a thing” for years now, this way of dressing continues to gain popularity. From Louis Vuitton to Primark, just about every brand has an athleisure line. During the Covid-19 pandemic, when we were on lockdown and quarantining, it was tough to find someone who wasn’t wearing sweats and athleisure of some fashion.
Sometimes it was the same pair of adidas sweatpants for the 10th day in a row (not that there’s anything wrong with that). Now that we are back to going out and about in public, thankfully wearing elastic waistband pants is still acceptable, yet, stepping up your style game and the rest of your look actually matters again.
1. Nike
If you are into sneakers and sneaker collaborations, Nike is one of the top brands out there. Keep your eyes on the SNKRS app for limited releases and to be entered in any draws. They also have every style of athletic and athleisure clothing in a multitude of styles, colorways, and price ranges. It’s Nike. They literally sell everything. You cannot go wrong here.
2. Vuori
Vuori integrates fitness, sports, surf, and art in their premium performance apparel inspired by the coastal California lifestyle. They strive to break down the boundaries of traditional activewear and offer a new perspective by making apparel that is as fashionable as it is performative.
Every piece from their collections is built for durability and functionality. They are manufactured to be able to withstand the toughest workouts and sports, yet are designed with comfort and a casual athleisure aesthetic that transitions effortlessly into everyday life. Their website is easy to shop by offering a search via clothing category or outdoor activity.
3. Rhone
Performance-driven clothing designed with versatility in mind, Rhone embodies what athleisure is all about. Clothing that you can work out in and then throw a leather jacket over and head out for lunch with friends without looking as if you just came from the gym and threw a leather jacket over your clothing.
Rhone exclusively only makes men’s clothing so you can rest assured it is designed specifically with you in mind. And don’t sleep on the loungewear. Sleep in it, yes, but don’t miss a chance to check out some of the most comfortable pants and shorts that you will have a hard time taking off.
4. Champion
I remember in the 80s being so disappointed when my mother would buy me Champion brand t-shirts and sweatshirts. What I wouldn’t do to have those vintage pieces now. Champion is experiencing a resurgence like no other. Known for their basic sportswear in a multitude of colorways to satisfy everyone, this brand is now anything but basic. They have done collaborations with Rick Owens, Coach, Urban Outfitters, and Todd Snyder to name a few.
5. Eysom
This LA-based men’s only company gives a new meaning to mass-produced activewear. Every piece is hand-assembled to look and feel unique. The brand’s founder, Stan Cheung, set out to create clothing that fits your lifestyle and is designed to go with you, wherever you happen to be going. Exercise Your State Of Mind is more than an acronym, it’s a way of life.
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6. Lululemon
If you thought Lululemon was just for the women in your life, then you have been missing out. There is a reason why this brand is a favorite amongst the ladies – with their use of high-quality fabrics that last (feels like butter) and classic styles, the Lululemon man is an active individual that expects their wardrobe to work for them, in various stages of life.
Styling their ABC Jogger Warpstreme 4-way stretch jogger with white low-top Veja sneakers, a white t-shirt, and a bomber jacket is a look that can take you from work to a casual lunch to drinks with friends. And being comfortable and fashionable while doing it. Win-win.
7. Sunspel
Having been around for over 160 years, Sunspel remains an innovative maker of luxury wardrobe essentials. Renowned worldwide for their quality, this brand remains rooted in English craftsmanship and manufacturing expertise from the local community. They source their materials from local farmers and keep their environmental footprint incredibly low.
Sunspel is the only brand to manufacture luxury t-shirts from its own factory in the UK. Speaking of, owning a Sunspel t-shirt is a definite right of passage into becoming a true gentleman with a quality wardrobe.
8. feat
According to Oprah, Forbes, and Men’s Journal, wearing Feat clothing is comparable to wrapping yourself in the softest and most luxurious blanket. You had me at soft. These products claim to use only the finest fabrics and materials that are finished with their signature and proprietary ButterWash process, designed to maximize comfort and versatility whether you are hiking or working from home.
9. Ten Thousand
If you are into working out and being active, this brand will appeal to you. They have collaborated with some of the most obsessed and passionate athletes in the world in their individual fields to help with the design, development, and testing of the clothing. The brand’s goal is simple – to create gear worthy of the world’s top athletes. And they deliver. They have purposely pared their line back to eliminate endless scrolling and too many options.
They have made the online shopping process as painless as possible for the person that hates online shopping. Easy and streamlined, their website offers a variety of ways to shop including buying a pack of clothing for specific workouts. Just choose your size and color and they will send you everything you need for that specific activity. Classic quality and technical mastery make for some of the best gear possible.
10. Reigning Champ
Reigning Champ, based in Vancouver, BC, designs and manufactures premium athletic wear using signature fabrics with rugged construction and unparalleled comfort meant to be worn year-round. They tend to keep to the essentials – joggers, shorts, hats, t-shirts, hoodies, and jackets to name a few – in an easy mix and match colorways. Think black, gray, brown, and white. Everything matches with everything. For those of you that are colorblind, this is your lucky day.
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11. adidas
If you don’t know about adidas, are you even alive? The three-stripes have set this brand apart and made them one of the top sports brands in the world. Having been seen on the bodies of some of the world’s top athletes, music superstars, and Hollywood’s elite, adidas is an all encompassing brand that can be worn cleaning up around your house, playing tennis at the country club (if you’re into that sort of thing), and going out for the evening. Keep your eye out for some of their limited collaborations with both established and up-and-coming designers.
12. Public Rec
Public Rec makes their leisurewear in waist and inseam sizes because they believe comfort starts with a better fit. And when things fit better, they look better. No tailors. No stress. Just comfort and style, all in one garment.
Even if your plans change, you don’t have to change your outfit. They seamlessly blend the athleisure look with smart casual wear that will have people doing double-takes as you walk by… for all the right reasons, of course.
13. Todd Snyder
Todd Snyder launched his label in 2011 and has been going gangbusters ever since. As a menswear designer, Snyder is an expert in styling the modern gentleman. He offers signature essentials, custom suiting, statement pieces, and accessories reflective of the quintessential American style.
Always looking for new and unexpected ways to push his creative boundaries, he has had capsule collections and limited-edition designs with New Balance, Champion, Timex, and Moscot to name a few. Come for the fashion, stay for the recycled Italian cashmere joggers. Yes, you heard me correctly. Italian cashmere joggers.
14. Olivers Apparel
Priding themselves on their fabrics, everything made at Olivers goes through an extensive research, design, and development process. From remote villages in Peru to the coasts of Australia, they search the world for the highest quality performance fabrics to bring some of the most innovative athletic pieces available to us at the click of a button. Their Convoy t-shirt is the perfect base layer for hot or cold weather because it is made from 100% Australian Merino Wool featuring air pockets that thermoregulate. Pretty cool, huh?
15. Everlane
If trendy clothing is your thing, then Everlane is not for you. They are a brand that wants their pieces to be able to be worn for years to come. They take time to source the best materials and ethically sustainable factories to bring their classic and timeless products to life. They are known for their Grade-A cashmere sweaters, Italian shoes, and Peruvian Pima t-shirts.
They are also a transparent company when it comes to cost. They believe their customers have a right to know how much their clothing costs to make, so Everlane reveals the true costs behind all of their products, from labor to transportation, and offers them to you without the traditional retail markup.
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Athleisure Brand FAQs
It is a type of hybrid clothing that is typically worn during athletic activities and in other settings, such as at school, work, or other casual and social occasions. Athleisure wear typically includes t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatpants, and joggers that are comfortable enough to work out in, but fashionable enough to be worn outside of the gym as well.
Athleisure’s popularity is due to how easily it fits into a busy lifestyle. The clothing is multifunctional and comfortable, and the increasing acceptance of athleisure clothing in social settings means that it can be worn for many different occasions. Athleisure clothing is easy to wear because it doesn’t wrinkle, often has anti-odor properties, is breathable, and durable.
Athleisure is also suitable for lots of different types of weather. That means it’s the perfect thing to throw on when you’re running errands in the summer and worrying about sweating through your clothes, or you’re headed out in the middle of winter and want to be sure you’re protected from the elements. Oh yeah, you can also work out in it, if you’re into that sort of thing.
Mix your sportswear pieces with other clothing from your closet, For example, a pair of tapered joggers with a vintage band t-shirt, a bomber jacket or casual blazer, and clean kicks. Mixing high and low fashion is a good rule of thumb when it comes to styling your athleisure clothing for more than just a trip to the gym. A few other tips: sneakers go a long way here.
Save your workout trainers for working out. Wearing a clean white sneaker or a specialty collab works better for upping your athleisure game. Also, and I cannot stress this enough – do not mix your major brands. Nike, adidas, Reebok, and Puma need to stay within their respective sports families. But feel free to mix in all the other brands mentioned above.
