13 Best Hoodies for Men in 2024, According to GQ Editors | GQ

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They may have emerged from the sweaty, stylish world of sportswear, but the best hoodies for men have long since transcended their origins. In 2024, they practically sell themselves—whether you're Joe Schmoe looking to cozy-up right on a lazy Sunday or Justin Bieber on date night, inventing new ways to wear 'em as you go.

It is, however, still incumbent on you to find the right hoodie for your particular needs. Why? For one, the aforementioned coziness. But also because no proper wardrobe is complete without one, as our haggard, fleece-addled colleagues can attest to. So to help you pull off yours with Bieberian flair, we dove headfirst into a pile of French terry to determine the absolute best hoodies for men on the market right now. Swaddle yourselves responsibly, gentlemen.

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Reigning Champ

Amazon

Huckberry

Materials: 100% cotton | Fabric Weight: 390 GSM | Sizes: XS-XXL | Colors: Varies

If you haven't had the chance—or, more accurately, the patience to line up for a chance—to wear a Supreme hoodie, you've been missing out. But the fashion gods have heard of this plight because just over a decade ago, Vancouver's CYC Design Corp—the former manufacturer behind Supreme's superior sweats—launched Reigning Champ, which churns out the same heavy-duty athleticwear minus the thirst-inducing branding and highly limited supply. I’m talking about dense, heavy fleece, industrial-strength ribbed hems that deliver a healthy amount of give, and perfectly-proportioned hood. All the game-raising coziness, zero risk of inciting an actual riot.

Out of all the men’s hoodies I tested, Reigning Champ's terry hoodies were clearly the best quality, even at its steep price tag of $150. The fabric was softer than Champion's Reverse Weave hoodie and the fit was ever so slightly better. But the real kicker is the construction. I’m always blown away by Reigning Champ’s quality and the hoodie is its crown jewel. The flatlock stitching is impeccable and super smooth, a unique sleeve made of a set-in construction from the front and a raglan construction at the back which brought both fit and comfort to the hoodie, and extra details like herringbone seam taping at the neck. And, the fact that the hood overlaps ever so slightly at the neck shows the brand’s commitment to detail. The price is multiple factors more expensive than most other hoodies here, but if you think if it as an investment, it’s money truly well spent.

Champion

Amazon

Walmart

Materials: 82% Cotton 18% Polyester | Fabric Weight: 12 ounces | Sizes: XS-3XL | Colors: Varies

Do I really need to sell you on this one? Champion sweatshirts, like 501s and Chucks, have probably been a fixture in your wardrobe since before you could spell "wardrobe." Instead, let's use this space to reaffirm why they've been worthy of your loyalty all these years. Mainly, it's the construction: way back in the '30s, Champion introduced their patented reverse weave technique, a process that jacks ups the fleece's durability and makes it impervious to shrinking. That one innovation instantly made Champion's sweats the go-to outfitter for every college sports program in the country, and a favorite of Japanese vintage hunters many decades later. They still make 'em the same way, and their hoodies still last damn near forever—and deserve a spot on this list—because of it.

In my experience, Champion’s Reverse Weave fabric is almost as rough as it is iconic. That’s a bit of an exaggeration, but the hefty cotton-poly blend is so unique that I could easily pick it out of a pile of hoodies on feel alone. That said, I know from first-hand experience that what you sacrifice in handfeel you make back in durability ten times over. And despite the burly exterior, the brushed interior is as fluffy as a cloud and very warm. The kangaroo pocket is quite large, like, large enough to store a housecat or a couple of fully loaded hoagies. For dudes under 5'10", this may be a touch long, but I find that the stretchy ribbing at the hem made it easy to adjust.

Uniqlo

Uniqlo

Materials: 100% cotton | Fabric Weight: N/A | Sizes: XXS-XXXL | Colors: Black, Gray, Light Gray, Blue

We're well-known fanboys of Uniqlo U, the fashion-forward Uniqlo sub-label headed up by the esteemed Christophe Lemaire. In the midst of all the (deserved) praise, we should remind you that Uniqlo's mainline still slaps—and the full-zip hoodie is among its best products. It's surprisingly well built for a hoodie that costs a very approachable $50, outpacing hoodies that cost more than double. And the silhouette is worthy of the juiciest chef's kiss. It's relaxed but not oversized, precisely cropped for a vintage feel, but not so cropped that it enters Fashion territory. And it's hard to find a hoodie at this price made of 100% cotton, especially cotton that's as soft as this one is.

This is my go-to hoodie. On most days below 70-degrees, you will catch me wearing this exact hoodie. What Uniqlo nails that other household names don’t is the combo of fit and fabric. The fabric is soft from the jump, the color is spot on, and most importantly, the fit is perfectly roomy but just short enough to make your legs look long. While most other hoodies are cut for the average male model, Uniqlo’s are actually cut with average-height dudes in mind.

Russell Athletic

Amazon

Materials: 50% cotton, 50% polyester | Fabric Weight: 9 ounces | Sizes: S-4XL | Colors: Varies

As far as affordable sweats go, it's hard to beat the fleece OGs from Russell Athletic. Would you expect anything less from the brand that actually invented the hoodie? While Russell Athletic sweats have become a vintage grail for hoodie enthusiasts in the past few years (including a few in-the-know celebs), the box-fresh hoodies you'll find today are still just as good, even if they don't come with their own pre-loved patina. They've got the classic V-insert detail at the neck, ribbed hems and cuffs, kangaroo pockets, and drawstring hoods. (And unlike its Champion counterpart, the Russell tag is a little more discreet.)

The mid-weight fleece is made of a 50-50 cotton-poly blend with a near-vintage hand and the Dri-Power materials means it'll help wick away moisture, keeping you dry and warm. At just around $20, this is the hoodie to beat if you're on a budget. Though the fit of the modern Russell hoodie is pretty good, it’s not quite as cropped as I would like, but that’s almost nitpicking. At just around twenty bucks, there aren’t better value hoodies out there. That said, the fabric is a bit flimsier than I’d normally prefer.

Trumbull

Huckberry

Materials: 100% cotton | Fabric Weight: N/A | Sizes: XS-XXL | Colors: Varies

Gunning for “classic” status is a noble pursuit that so many strive for but so few ever achieve. I’m not totally ready to call Trumbull’s hoodie a menswear-certified classic-classic (it’s only been around for less than a year), it does have all the makings of a one. From the US-grown cotton to the made-in-Detroit bonafides, Trumbull, which is the brainchild of roving menswear guru Aaron Levine, is helping restore the American-made prowess one hoodie at a time. The fabric’s got a hefty feel but a vintage-washed softness right from the start.

I think most dudes these days will dig the relaxed cut with the slight drop shoulders and hip-length silhouette. That said, on me, it did feel a bit sloppy, but I think that’s because I should’ve sized down. Everything about Trumbull’s hoodie screamed quality. And while I have to give the edge to Reigning Champ, the vintage energy of Trumbull’s lineup is hard to ignore.

Nike

Nike

Materials: 78% polyester, 22% cotton | Fabric Weight: N/A | Sizes: XS-4XL, tall length| Colors: Varies

If there’s any brand geared towards performance, it’s Nike. And the Swoosh’s Dri-FIT Trail Running Hoodie is proof that hoodies can push your workouts to the next level just as much as they can make Me Time almost as good as a spa. The fabric is lightweight and breathable, but not flimsy, and because it’s Nike’s Dri-FIT material, it’ll wick away moisture to keep you dry even on your most brutal gym sessions. And if you prefer to take your workouts outdoors, you can rest assured that you’ll be protected from harmful UV rays.

While I prefer to have my personal belongings out of my pockets while running, I do appreciate that this hoodie includes a discrete zipper pocket to keep my phone, keys, and energy bars secure. Most hoodies that are designed for the gym look corny, IMO, so I also appreciate that Nike’s hoodie looks fairly classic, especially in heather gray and navy.

J.Crew

J.Crew

Materials: 100% cashmere | Fabric Weight: N/A | Sizes: XS-2XL | Colors: Heather gray, navy

Calibrating your wardrobe for the WFH era is all about finding those Swiss Army garms that look and feel right in the widest possible range of situations. J.Crew's hoodie fits that mold perfectly: the ultra-soft Mongolian cashmere is warm but refined like your best business casual sweaters, but it's still, you know, a hoodie. Which means you can wear it on an important Zoom call with a client, out to the dog park for a little fresh air, and then cinch it up on the couch for a long night of The Crown without anyone ever blinking an eye.

By far, this is easily the most comfortable hoodie we tested. Is that a surprise though? The thing is made out of cashmere! If I were trying to take my lounging game to the major leagues, this would be the hoodie I’d wear. The fabric is lightweight, luscious, and as comforting as congee and a sitcom you’ve seen a million times.

Camber

All USA Clothing

Materials: 100% cotton | Fabric Weight: 12 ounces | Sizes: S-6XLT | Colors: 11 colors

Camber's shored up a sizable following over the decades, even with months-long lead times that have become par for the course. Though the patience required to get your own Camber hoodie certainly adds to the lore, the proof is in the hoodie. The custom-developed cross-knit fabric is incredibly dense and impressively durable (we're talking decades-long-wear-durable).

Not only does Camber produce all of its hoodies in its Pennsylvania factory, the brand does it using US-made materials. Each piece is cut with obsessive craftsmanship by sewers who have been with the company for longer than most people have been at multiple companies. The cross-knit hoodie was originally built off the inspiration of the iconic Champion Reverse Weave hoodie, but time and customer enthusiasm has proven that it has far exceeded its muse. Are there heavier hoodies on this list? Yes. Are there any that do it better? No.

Gap

Gap

There are many versions of a classic hoodie. You’ve got your no-frills gray Champion-types. You’ve got your old-school, throwback cotton hoodies, the kind that Japanese brands reproduce with painstakingly accurate details. And then you’ve got Gap’s iconic arch logo hoodies. Few brands have actually exploded their logo to everlasting success, but the mall brand’s dominance in the 1990s cemented its collegiate-inspired hoodie as a new classic. The cotton-blend hoodie features a zip-front design with kangaroo pockets, smooth face, brushed terry interior, and relaxed fit that pairs so well with some wide-legged pants.

Flint and Tinder

Huckberry

Flint and Tinder makes a pretty bold claim calling this the 10-Year hoodie. But with American-made fleece weighing a whopping 23 ounces (literally three times as heavy as some of the other options here), we wouldn't be surprised if you didn't need to re-up a decade from now.

Lululemon

Lululemon

If your workouts could use a good hoodie and slinky performance fabrics don’t bother you, Lululemon’s License to Train long-sleeve hoodie is perfect. The lightweight material is ultra breathable, quick-drying, and stretchy. Plus, when things get a bit too hot, it’s compact enough to toss in your bag and won’t take up more room than a T-shirt.

Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch

When it comes to tapping into what’s trending in men’s fashion and streetwear, Abercrombie is locked in and this cropped hoodie is proof. The oversized fit stops short of baggy territory thanks to the hip-grazing cropped length that gives it a contemporary cut that follows the menswear’s golden ratio with monk-like dedication.

Carhartt

Amazon

Carhartt’s workwear origins are well-established. But this beefy hoodie feels more like a weighted Snuggie—the total opposite of manual labor.

Lady White Co.

SSENSE

Lady White Co.'s quest for knitwear greatness has produced, well, some pretty great knitwear. From the fabric to the cutting and sewing, their flagship hoodie is made in Los Angeles and features a beefy 13 oz. fleece that's brushed on the inside for cozy warmth and a dialed-in relaxed fit.

There are three basic tenants of a hoodie: soft, warm, durable. Higher up on Maslow's Hoodie Hierarchy, a high quality hoodie should be made of fabric that's dense enough to not see through and have flush, flatlock stitched seams, along with smooth, double-faced hoods that won't rough up your hair. Self-actualized hoodies will use extremely rare loopwheel machines which are famed for their particular knitting style which uses the natural tension of gravity to knit a fabric that's unparalleled density and softness. Additionally, loopwheel fabrics are knit without any side seams which makes them more durable and comfortable.

If you're after a really warm hoodie, it's all about the fabric. The warmest hoodies will use thick, heavyweight fabrics which normally start at about 12 ounces, or 400 GSM, and go up from there. Oftentimes, warmer hoodies have a brushed interior which not only provides a lush handfeel, but also better insulation. For even better heat retention, some hoodies use a double-faced fabric, often with some kind of jersey or French terry for the exterior and a waffle-knit thermal fabric for the interior. But hoodies come in more materials than the usual cotton or cotton-poly French terry you're used to seeing. Designers are crafting hoodies from all kind of materials like cashmere, wool, fleece, even super technical performance fabrics, each with their own unique properties and advantages. Regardless of the material, high-quality fabrics use long staple fibers which are both strong and smooth.

No matter your budget, there's a good hoodie at every price point. We've been surprised by some very cheap hoodies and we've also been really disappointed by some expensive hoodies. It all depends on the brand and where they chose to either cut corners or pass the savings on to you. That said, we feel pretty confident that a really good-quality hoodie can cost around $40-$60. Both Uniqlo's zip-up hoodie and Champion's Reverse Weave hoodie sit in that range and are great examples of the kind of quality we look for in a hoodie.

To kick off the process, we enlisted a who's who of GQ staffers to wear-test our contenders. Some of them have worked in retail, slinging clothes to the masses; others have toiled for small-batch menswear labels; all spend way too much time thinking about what hangs in their closets. We leaned on that collective experience to guide our search, culling a mix of household names, indie favorites, and the artisanal imprints on the bleeding-edge of the genre. Then we narrowed down the assortment to the picks that scored the highest across quality, fit, and price.

Our testers owned plenty of the picks on this list already, but a handful were totally new to us. So after several months of intense wear, we recorded our deeply scientific observations and rejiggered our selections accordingly. Based on those evaluations, we ran the numbers, collated the anecdotal evidence, and emerged with a list of what we believe to be the absolute best hoodies for men right now, from the tried-and-true stalwarts to the modern disruptors, the affordable beaters to the wildly expensive (but wildly worth-it) designer riffs.

Whatever your preferences, whatever your style, there's bound to be a superlative version on this list for you. (Read more about GQ's testing process here.)