2020 was basically the best thing that could have happened for sweatpants and the category's resurgence is certainly spilling over into 2021, whether we like that or not. Thanks to the cozy inner material, sweatpants are the perfect alternative to denim jeans and track pants. Fortunately, you don't necessarily have to drop big bucks to cop a pair of dope sweats.
Go-to brands such as Nike and adidas offer affordable options that don't compromise on style. To give you a leg up, we've handpicked some of our favorite affordable track pants available to buy right now, most of which can be shopped for less than $100.
Our favorites include a pair from PUMA's collaboration with Peanuts while more highlights include Lemaire's affordable look at minimal design and easy styling under the UNIQLO U guise.
Peep all of our favorite sweats below, and start shopping for your coziest winter yet.
UNIQLO U Straight-Leg Sweatpants
Straight-Leg Sweatpants
UNIQLO U
Pretty much as pared-back as affordable sweatpants come, UNIQLO U’s Straight-Leg Sweatpants come in a smooth, natural grey colorway, making them easy to style with everyday pieces as well as kick-back fits.
Nike Dri-FIT Training Pants
Dri-FIT Training Pants
Nike
Made from a mix of organic cotton and recycled polyester, Nike’s Dri-FIT Training Pants are made of 100 percent sustainable materials. Natural sweat-wicking properties make this pair as well-suited to a lazy day at home as to an outdoor workout.
Jean-Michel Basquiat Two Kings Graphic Sweatpant
Two Kings Graphic Sweatpant
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Before 2020, sweatpants were a non-statement, but nowadays they’re go-to staples and that’s why it’s now worth getting a pair that says something. This pair features Basquiat’s crowned signature to the pocket as well as two king illustrations to the legs.
adidas Dyed Pants
Dyed Pants
adidas
adidas looks to a classic relaxed fit and vintage Trefoil branding for his minimal pair of affordable sweatpants. An overdid hue continues the retro styling with a preloved effect while super-soft, fleece-backed cotton deals with the comfort side of things.
iets frans Overdyed Tie-Dye Jogger
Overdyed Tie-Dye Jogger
iets frans
Psychedelic style saw a resurgence in 2020 with the resurrection of Grateful Dead style to the pleasure (or dismay) or OG deadheads. Either way, there’s no denying the punchy visual identity of a pair of midweight tie-dye sweatpants to update your off-duty wardrobe.
PUMA x PEANUTS Sweatpants
Sweatpants
PUMA x PEANUTS
Who could’ve called that one of history’s most famous cartoon strips would also become a go-to collaborator? It’s PUMA’s turn to grab the reins with this pair of athletic, cuffed sweatpants which feature minimal detailing in the form of a tiny Charlie Brown to the reverse of the left leg.
WOOD WOOD Elliott Trousers
Elliott Trousers
WOOD WOOD
Pastels steal the show for WOOD WOOD’s Elliott Sweatpants which are cut from breathable nylon. Baby blue pairs with dusty orange for a strong vintage look at this sportswear essential.
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