It doesn’t matter if you’re Bowie reincarnated, an Idris Elba double, or the actual Baby Goose, even the most attractive men on the planet need a great wardrobe. While all the flashy suits, free clothes, and designer pieces are great, all good outfits–bougie or otherwise–are built on the basics. Whether you’re going for a run, heading to the gym, or just running some errands, every single one of us needs a hoodie. And not just any hoodie, the best hoodies out there. After some serious testing, trial, error, and more discomfort than we’d ever cop to, these are our favorites–the best hoodies to buy online:
Goodfellow & Co. Standard Fit Hooded Fleece Sweatshirt
Soft fleece construction. Roomy, standard, relaxed fit. Usable hood with drawstrings. Divided kangaroo pockets for all your essentials. Solid, monochrome color options. If someone let you borrow this hoodie, or slipped it on to you without you checking the tag, you’d never know it was from Target’s upscale Goodfellow & Co. brand and that it cost only twenty bucks–and that’s kind of the point. It isn’t showy or groundbreaking, it’s just a good, solid hoodie in a couple colors that looks great and feels better–and you can probably pick it up in store in about twenty minutes instead of waiting for shipping. Buy: $20
Flint & Tinder 10-Year Pullover
Flint & Tinder was built on an American dream, backed by Kickstarter, and fueled on the idea that there was a way to produce staple pieces that could last–and be guaranteed–for at least a decade. This is the latest iteration of their 10-Year Pullover Hoodie and while it retains all the tenets of previous versions, it’s even better than everything that has come before. This version has beefier and more comfortable fabric, better metal hardware, a more structured fit, reinforced seams, durable kangaroo pocket and a double-lined hood that covers as well as it protects. Buy: $98
Uniqlo Sweat Pullover Hoodie
There are few brands that can compete with Uniqlo when it comes to affordable basics, and this Uniqlo Sweat Pullover Hoodie is the perfect reason why. Available in 8 different colors and as many sizes–for just under thirty bucks–this modern take on the classic, comfy sweatshirt combines a cotton/poly French terry blend that’s equally at home over a tee or tank as it is layered under a blazer or a windbreaker. In other words, you can wear it with damn near anything and you’ll still look good in the process because this is one of the best hoodies for men. Buy: $30
Todd Snyder + Champion Lightweight Popover Hoodie
Whether you’re talking about their watches, accessories, or basics, Todd Snyder + Champion is a collaborative match made in style heaven. As you might expect, pairing Champion’s decades of experience in athletic wear with award-winning designer Snyder’s eye for fit and attention to detail makes every piece remarkable. But we’re especially fond of their hooded sweatshirts like the Lightweight Popover Hoodie you see here. Crafted from softly structured French terry in a family-owned factory in Toronto, this cozy hoodie is a go-to for the post-workout and the weekend run alike. Buy: $69
Everlane The ReNew Air Hoodie
Make no mistake, Everlane makes great sneakers, denim, trucker jackets, suits, and what remains my personal favorite backpack to this day. When it comes right down to it, Everlane is about so much more than just the products they make whether you’re talking about backpacks or hoodies, they’re all about the core tenets of exceptional quality, ethical factories, and radical transparency. The ReNew Air Hoodie is the perfect example of this. 86% recycled polyester and 14% recycled elastane come together to create a 4-way stretch, moisture-wicking, and quick-drying hoodie that looks great, performs even better, and is also easily washable (machine wash cold, tumble dry low–but we’d probably hang dry, honestly). What other brands give you that level of transparency? Buy: $60
Outerknown Hightide Half Zip Hoodie
Three solid color options. Incredibly soft, plush, and legendarily comfortable construction with terry toweling and a brushed interior. Contrast drawstring, kangaroo pocket, and elastic closures for maximum wearability and performance. This is the kind of half-zip hoodie you pay more for upfront so you can enjoy the myriad benefits over a lifetime of wear, dry cleaning and, well, more wearing because honestly, it’s just built that well. Buy: $128
Russell Athletic Dri-Power Pullover Fleece Hoodie
If the name Russell Athletic sounds familiar, it’s probably because the 119-year-old American clothing manufacturer out of Bowling Green that is currently a subsidiary of Fruit of the Loom was responsible for the creation of all the grade school, junior high, and high school uniforms you either loved to hate. Or grew to love. That same century-plus of experience making jerseys and athletic wear is poured into every one of their hoodies like the Dri-Power Pullover Fleece Hoodie you see here. Available in almost three dozen different color options, this medium-weight hoodie is built with a pocket for storage, moisture-wicking technology, and a cinch-closure, so it has everything you need and nothing you don’t. Buy: $13+
