The Best Sweat Shorts for Men to Live In All Summer Long

Stay cozy. 

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April 28, 2021

Hunting for the best men's sweat shorts to wear outside the house? Just a few years ago, that would've been a futile task. Wearing sweat shorts anywhere beyond a 10-foot radius of your couch used to be a sure sign that either: A) you had given up on the idea of style altogether, B) you had recently fathered a child and hadn't slept in 9 days, or C) you were Adam Sandler at a red carpet premiere. 

Now, though, in our more-casual-than-ever world, there’s no need to make a baby or a movie with Rob Schneider in order to justify your cozy-minded wardrobe choices. Not when brands from Champion to Louis Vuitton is making attractive, totally-acceptable-in-public sweat shorts. Here are the best sweat shorts for men—29 comfy, un-sloppy pairs you can wear just about everywhere short of court dates, job interviews, and weddings.

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  • 1/29

    Ma Croix brushed sweat shorts

    If you're looking to test the waters on some new colors, these Ma Croix joints come in a dozen hues and cost just $10 a pop.

  • 2/29

    Champion jersey short

    As far as cheap and cheerful basics go, it's tough to beat Champion.

  • 3/29

    Todd Snyder + Champion 7" midweight warm up short

    Todd Snyder's exactingly tailored Champion shorts come in every color under the sun, but we're especially feeling this icy pale blue.

  • 4/29

    Entireworld loop back sweatshorts

    Demands pulled-up socks and a killer pair of retro runners.

  • 5/29

    Banks Journal Big Bear fleece walkshorts

    Speckly goodness.

  • 6/29

    Nike Sportswear classic fleece shorts

    So fresh and so clean.

  • 7/29

    Wellen towel sweat shorts

    A little terry towelling for some extra beachy vibes.

  • 8/29

    Outerknown High Tide sweatshorts

    Out-of-office-ready khakis.

  • 9/29

    Ahluwalia zigzag upcycled cotton-blend jersey shorts

    Priya Ahluwalia brings her penchant for patchwork to the humble sweat short.

  • 10/29

    Adidas Originals 3-stripes shorts

  • 11/29

    Les Tien Yacht tie-dye brushed-back cotton shorts

    About as neutral and low-key as tie-dye can get.

  • 12/29

    Noah winged foot rugby short

  • 13/29

    Beams Plus pigment-dyed loopback cotton-jersey drawstring shorts

    Nothing says spring dressin' like a hint of fresh mint.

  • 14/29

    Polo Ralph Lauren RL fleece short

    Make sure your fits are getting enough vitamin C.

  • 15/29

    Buck Mason interloop sweat short

    Can't stand flimsy sweats? These have some real solid heft to 'em.

  • 16/29

    Faherty Brand Whitewater sweatshort

    Get a load of that eye-popping jacquard knit.

  • 17/29

    Russell Athletic Dri-Power fleece short with pockets

  • 18/29

    Nike Sportswear Tech Fleece washed shorts

    Spice up your weekend rotation.

  • 19/29

    Reigning Champ lightweight sweat shorts

    Vancouver's Reigning Champ engineers some of the huskiest, hardiest, best-fitting sweats in the game—and these summer-weight shorts are no exception.

  • 20/29

    Adidas Originals essential sweatshorts

    Neon: still thriving.

  • 21/29

    John Elliott Crimson shorts

    Maybe the most versatile shade of bottom there is.

  • 22/29

    Vuori "Ponto" short

    If hand feel (er, leg feel?) is your number-one priority, these impossibly soft Vuori joints are the way to go.

  • 23/29

    Colorful Standard classic organic sweat short

    Embrace your inner Tyler, the Creator.

  • 24/29

    Museum of Peace & Quiet gym word mark shorts

    Cropped high to show off all that work you've been putting in on leg day.

  • 25/29

    A.P.C. "Elliott" shorts

    Leave it to A.P.C. to make sweat shorts feel clean, crisp, and utterly refined.

  • 26/29

    Outdoor Voices Sunday 7" short

    Performance-minded enough to handle your toughest workouts, comfy enough to handle your slothiest couch sessions.

  • 27/29

    The Elder Statesman varied stripe shorts

    Do these crocheted gems actually count as sweat shorts, you ask? Frankly, we don't really care. They're too fun to not to include.

  • 28/29

    McQ wide-leg appliquéd cotton-jersey shorts

    We'll never say no to lilac.

  • 29/29

    Lady White Co. elasticated cotton-jersey wide-leg shorts

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