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Browse all Aviator Nation hoodies →KID'S AVIATOR NATION ASPEN ZIP HOODIE - CHARCOAL
The verdict
Fit
Kids' specific cut in charcoal. Fit is typical of the line—expect a cleaner, slightly tapered silhouette compared to oversized adult styles.
Quality
Aviator Nation constructs this hoodie to withstand regular wear. The Aspen line represents a step up within the brand; durability and finish are correspondingly solid.
Is the price fair?
Upper-luxury tier for children's wear. While quality is sound, the $158 price is significantly driven by brand recognition rather than special materials or construction techniques.
Best for
Kids whose parents are established Aviator Nation enthusiasts and want matching family pieces.
Care
Gentle wash and lay-flat drying preserve the charcoal dye and fabric structure.
What owners report about Aviator Nation hoodies
Owners consistently describe these hoodies as exceptionally soft, with a fleece-lined interior, and say they get worn constantly. Pilling is the most repeated complaint — reviewers report it shows up quickly even with air drying — and one reviewer found the tri-blend fabric on the thin and flimsy side for a hoodie priced around $189. A repeat buyer notes the cut has changed over recent years, running less fitted than it used to, and can vary between colorways of the same style. Heavy wearers still tend to conclude the cost per wear justifies the price.
- Strengths
- Very soft, fleece-lined fabric that owners wear constantly — comfort is the one point nearly every review agrees on.
- Watch out for
- Pilling appears quickly even with air drying, and reviewers also mention thin-feeling fabric, a gritty zipper, shallow pockets, and a cut that has shifted between years and colorways.
- Sizing
- Sizing is unisex and reports conflict — one reviewer found them true to size while another says they run small — and recent cuts run roomier than older ones, so check current measurements before ordering.
About Aviator Nation's hoodies line as a whole. Sources: Fit Review! Aviator Nation Navy Hoodie 5 Stripe (Petite Impact) · Fit Review! Aviator Nation 5 Stripe Hoodie Faded Mocha, Faded Water, Faded Berry (Petite Impact) · Aviator Nation Ninja Hoodie Sizing and Review (KatWalkSF)
