Ten Thousand
4 honest picks, running $42–$148 at the staple level, plus 55 browsable catalog products, with owner-sourced reads on how each line holds up. No sponsored picks.
Our Ten Thousand picks
One representative staple per category — the piece we'd actually point a friend at.
How Ten Thousand's lines hold up
Ten Thousand t-shirts — what owners report
Ten Thousand's training tees are reviewed mostly by fitness writers, and the technical Versatile Shirt earns the strongest reports — one tester called it the best workout shirt he had bought and tested, crediting the odor treatment and chafe-free flatlock seams. The heavier cotton-blend Durable Shirt draws more mixed notes: reviewers say it feels like a smooth heavyweight cotton tee but absorbs more sweat over a gym session, with one concluding you should "either go all in with the more expensive and technical Versatile Shirt or just stay with cheaper bulk cotton t-shirts." Retailer reviews are largely positive overall, though a minority report early wear and some repeat buyers say newer versions feel cheaper than earlier runs.
- Strengths
- Reviewers who train in them rate the technical tees among the best gym shirts they have tested, with effective odor control and seams that do not chafe.
- Watch out for
- The cotton-blend tee holds onto sweat during hard sessions, and scattered retailer reviews report early wear and a sense of cost-cutting on newer versions.
- Sizing
- Reviewers describe the standard fit as athletic but a bit boxy through the sleeves, and suggest sizing down if you want a tighter fitted look.
About Ten Thousand's t-shirts line as a whole. Sources: Ten Thousand Review (2024): I Tried Their Shorts and Shirts · The Best Workout Shirt: Ten Thousand Versatile Shirt - Huck Adventures · Ten Thousand Versatile Shirt - Men's | REI Co-op
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Ten Thousand hoodies — what owners report
Coverage centers on the gym-focused tech hoodie line, and reviewers who trained in it report the stretch fabric moves freely during lifts and cardio without the hem riding up, with anti-odor treatment that keeps smell down between washes. Testers note the seams showed no fraying during review periods and the zippered pockets hold valuables securely during workouts. The main criticisms are that the pieces run cooler than their names suggest for true cold weather, the wool version gets too hot in warm climates, and the roughly hundred-dollar pricing feels steep for gym wear.
- Strengths
- Reviewers who actually trained in these hoodies report unrestricted stretch, effective odor control, and secure zip pockets that make them genuinely usable for workouts, not just lounging.
- Watch out for
- Reviewers say the midweight model undersells on warmth in frigid weather, the wool version overheats in warm climates, and the price is a recurring sticking point.
- Sizing
- One reviewer found his usual size fit true with a trim, athletic cut that hugs the body, and suggests going slightly larger if you want room in case of shrinkage; the hood runs big and sleeves run a little long per some owner feedback.
About Ten Thousand's hoodies line as a whole. Sources: Ten Thousand Midweight Tech Hoodie Review | That Fit Friend · Ten Thousand Merino Tech Hoodie Review | Worth the Price? | That Fit Friend · Ten Thousand Midweight Tech Pullover Hoodie Review: I've Been Wearing This for Weeks | Gear Patrol
Ten Thousand sweatpants — what owners report
Reviewers describe the Interval Pant/Jogger as comfortable and versatile, praising a four-way stretch that moves well through squats and workouts without pulling down, and construction that holds its shape rather than bagging out over time. The interlock shell reads as slightly heavier than a thin technical pant while staying breathable enough to limit sweat, and reviewers wear it for training as well as casual and athleisure settings. Recurring complaints are the lack of a back pocket and a short inseam for taller wearers.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently praise the mobility from the four-way stretch and construction that keeps its form without stretching out.
- Watch out for
- Some reviewers note there is no back pocket and the inseam runs short for taller wearers.
- Sizing
- One reviewer found the medium too tight through the waist and upper thighs and rode up, sizing up to a large for a comfortable fit.
About Ten Thousand's sweatpants line as a whole. Sources: Ten Thousand Interval Pant Vs Session Pant Review | Which Is Better? · Interval Jogger – Ten Thousand
Ten Thousand shorts — what owners report
Owners report the line holds up unusually well under hard gym use — one long-term tester's pair was "still kicking after three years of hard training" — and the waistband draws consistent praise for staying put without rolling or sagging. Reviewers describe the cut as slimmer than a typical athletic short, and heavier-built owners report snugness through the thighs. The most repeated complaints are the optional compression liner losing its grip and shifting mid-workout, drawstrings migrating in the washing machine, and hit-or-miss customer service.
- Strengths
- Long-term durability under lifting and high-intensity training, with a waistband reviewers single out for staying in place.
- Watch out for
- The built-in compression liner is what reviewers flag first — it can lose compression and twist mid-workout — and owners report slow, inconsistent customer service when something goes wrong.
- Sizing
- Reviewers call the fit true to size but slimmer than a standard athletic short; some owners report pairs coming up big, so check the size chart rather than sizing up by default.
About Ten Thousand's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Ten Thousand Interval Short Review (Real Testing) · Ten Thousand Review: I Tried Their Shorts and Shirts · Ten Thousand Shorts Review - Must Read This Before Buying
Ten Thousand pants — what owners report
Reviewers who tested the training pants report true-to-size fits with enough stretch for lifters with larger thighs, and the heavier interlock-fabric model resists abrasion well enough for hiking and rucking, not just gym work. The lighter, more breathable model draws recurring complaints: legs riding up mid-workout and a waistband that folds inward, and even the heavier pant is called not warm enough for seriously cold outdoor sessions. The outdoor-oriented tactical pant gets credit for stretch that never drags the waistband down, but is criticized for narrow zipper-pocket openings and a limited size run with a single fixed inseam.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently praise the stretch fabrics for accommodating muscular legs without restricting movement or pulling the waistband down.
- Watch out for
- The lightweight styles ride up the leg during workouts, and the limited sizing (one inseam on some models) shuts out taller or shorter buyers.
- Sizing
- Reviewers report the pants fit true to size across models, but note some styles come in only one inseam length, so check leg measurements before ordering.
About Ten Thousand's pants line as a whole. Sources: Ten Thousand Interval Pant Vs Session Pant Review | Which Is Better? · Ten Thousand Tactical Pant Review | Great Hiking Pant for Lifters?
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