Windbreaker Pants Are Officially Backā€”Here Are Our Favorite Pairs

Windbreaker Pants Are Officially Backā€”Here Are Our Favorite Pairs

Few sounds are as synonymous with a ā€˜90s childhood as the familiar swish of a pair of windbreaker pants. Now, those sporty bottoms that used to dominate playgrounds are having another momentā€”this time, as an activewear staple.

Originally designed as a lightweight layer to keep you warm on the go, windbreaker pants are back for their ability to move with you while keeping you comfortable when itā€™s chilly outside. But it’s not just nostalgia driving the trend: People have posted with the hashtag #windbreakerpants over 6.3 million times on TikTok, while a search on the social platform for ā€œwind pants stylingā€ reveals over 41 million ways to fit these iconic bottoms into your closet.

To find the best windbreaker pants, we asked personal trainers and stylists for their pro shopping tips, then scoured the internet to find top-rated pairs from brands like Abercrombie & Fitch, Lululemon, and more.

Our top picks

What to consider when shopping for windbreaker pants

ā€œWindbreakers are elevated sweats, so I always feel more put together when I throw them on for school drop-offā€”but there are a few things I look for when I want to actually do more than run after my kids or look cute,ā€ Taylor Walker Sinning, a certified personal trainer, holistic health coach, and fitness model, tells SELF.

Just because windbreaker pants are usually pretty thin doesnā€™t mean they canā€™t be cozy and comfortable: ā€œThe fabric should feel lightweight, but also act as a barrier to a cold fall or winter day,ā€ Walker Sinning says. She suggests steering clear of fleece-lined versions if you plan to work out in yours, as the added layer isnā€™t very breathable.

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