Hi all,
I'm lucky enough that I'm able to work from home through the COVID-19 pandemic, but it's brought to my attention that I only have one pair of tracksuit pants (and god help me I'm not wearing jeans just to sit in my living room).
Does anyone have any brands/shops that they recommend? Obviously needs to be avaliable online for delivery, comfortable, and reasonably good quality.
Thanks guys!
I'll check them out! Ideally I would like something warm because I'm heading into Melbourne winter but I might end up buying an assortment
Your punctuation needs correction. I am not sure if you are aware, but thought i would let you know.
Since mine never leave the house I find they last 7 to 10 years. I am sure anything from kmart or target will do the job.
Nike Tech Fleece… the Mercedes of trackpants
Do they break down all the time?
Wahahaha, comment of the day!
There's a tracky dack fashion parade outside Centrelink every day this week.
Who wears pants at home?
Those of us who live next to a childcare centre. I can take off my pants or open my blinds, but never both!
Big W.
$8.50
I personally vouch for last year's ANKO branded ones from Kmart. They're delightfully plush and soft and more importantly, they've already been worn for one winter season and they haven't pilled-up yet. Considering I usually expect pilling pretty much after the 2nd wash, I was quite pleasantly amazed. Caveat is, I have no idea if this year's trackies will be of the same quality.
How is the warmth? Zip pockets?
No complaints either on warmth. Unfortunately, not zip pocket.
Thanks. What was the price if you can remember? Couldn't see them on the website. I might drop in this week and have a look.
@matt-ozb: $8.
It was their lowest priced range, if I recall correctly. Unless they're on sale, I think only kids wear gets cheaper.
@tebbybabes: wow .. lol .. can't get cheaper than that!
even the expensive brands (Nike, Adidas, etc) often feel thin and not great quality anyway .. so might as well try the Anko!
@tebbybabes: purchased today … so far so good .. very comfy and warm compared to my 10 year old Adidas!
@matt-ozb: Good to know mate. I have enough pants for this season so can't really justify buying more, but am glad that they've kept the same quality as last years.
I looked and looked as well. Most of the fleeced track pants I found were very thin, and they tended to wear out fairly quickly in the crotch, and the thighs I suppose because they just rubbed. I’ve tried Nike, Bonds, Puma, K-Mart, and BigW. I finally found a pair of Champion mens track pants that are very thick, and they are very comfortable. I think it’s best to get something that has elastic cuffs at the feet because it keeps your pants from getting wet, and from draping on the ground. I found the Nike’s to be thinner than the Champion, and they ran smaller, for me but overall they were quite comfortable. I will definitely look for another pair of Champion pants, only because they are so thick. So they wouldn’t probably be very good for training or running for but lounging around, nothing beats em I don’t think. The main problem is that they’re a rip off. I got them from Harbour Town in Adelaide on clearance, but at full price, I think they’re not worth it.
Have a look at Adidas tiro
Was about to ask the exact same question! Can't wait to read the answers :)
Australian Stitch are pretty much perfect - Australian made, great quality and reasonably priced: https://australianstitch.com.au/collections/mens-basics-1/pr…
I'd be avoiding Uniqlo: not local and with questionable ethics:
https://amp.abc.net.au/article/11645612
https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/comments/fbyrx1/l…
$68 ? … I'm thinking the $8 at Kmart Anko might be the way to go.
Ooh thanks for the recommendation! I really want to move away from fast-fashion with all the ethical and environmental problems that it has but sometimes I don't know where to start. I'll check them out :)
Last night at Kmart, they had some ethical cotton trackpants for $20.
I bought the Anko non-ethical trackpants for $8.
Uniqlo "Lounge Pants" - They are prety lightweight so if being warm is your goal because its like 5 degrees or something. Not so great, but perfect for lounging.