What To Look For
Look for an elastic waistband with an adjustable inner drawstring for a secure waist fit. Make sure the front- and back-rise accommodates your body type to prevent seam irritation and ensure comfort and ease during movement. Dual front hand pockets and a zippered single back pocket are handy storage for essentials. Leg cuff openings must sit over the sneaker, indicating a correct pant inseam without dragging over the heel. Look for windproof and waterproof fabrics to keep you dry and protect you from the outdoor elements. Double-knit fabrics will resist wrinkling and also retain their shape.
Common Pitfalls
Inner seams that begin to hike after a few steps as well as tight elasticized waistbands and pant cuffs are indicators that the jogging pant pattern was cut incorrectly. These pant styles will most likely not include adjustable drawstrings, side pockets or leg cuff openings. Avoid pants made from acrylic fleece, which will begin to pill after the first wash. Try on several style versions prior to your purchase and read the hangtag label information for specific features.
Where To Buy
Independent retailers such as Niketown, Reebok and Adidas offer a variety of styles in their signature brands. Retailers like Footlocker as well as department stores such as Macy's offer a variety of different brands. Online websites like Road Runner Sports, Backcountry, Nextag and Altrec have customer top-rated reviews as well as in-depth descriptions about the pants.
Cost
Women's and men's Reebok Rain-Wind jogging pants range from $25.99 to $35.99. Women's Gore-Tex Storm pants retail for $149.99. Women's Nike pants like the Cold Weather Thermal are made with Therma-fit insulating, moisture-wicking fabric and retail for $64.99 and the Slacker pants retail for $69.99.
Men's Nike Dri-Fit as well as the Adidas Astro running pants retail for $59.99. Other men's styles like the RRS Speed Performance running pants made with DRYROAD/Spandex fabric retail for $49.99 and the Mizuno Breath Thermo pants retail for $64.99. Bugatchi men's jogging pants are made from pima cotton and retail for $125.
Comparison Shopping
The Gore-Tex Windstopper Tech pant for men is made from microfleece and reinforced with Deflection shell panels, which makes it windproof, durable and breathable. Mizuno Breath Thermo pants are also high-endurance, transforming body moisture into heat and are made of non-pill fleece. Patented fabrics like the Nike Dri-FIT are designed to minimize moisture. According to Best Running Tips, "Nike's Dri-Fit running pants...are...designed to enable runners to give their best performance."
Insider Tips
Nighttime joggers will benefit from purchasing pants with reflective leg zips or fluorescent trim for added safety, avoiding solid color bottoms. Relaxed fit pants offer versatility and can be used for running, jogging and exercising.
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