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The verdict
Fit
Open-bottom means a straight, uncuffed leg with a roomy old-school athletic cut; mainline Champion tends to run generous, so if you're between sizes, size down for a cleaner line.
Quality
At $37.50 this is mainline mass-market Champion, not the brand's heavyweight tier — expect a mid-weight fleece that softens and may pill with repeated washing but holds together fine for lounge duty.
Is the price fair?
Fair value: the price is honest for what it is, and Champion's basics reputation means you're not paying meaningful brand tax here.
Best for
Anyone who wants an inexpensive, unfussy around-the-house sweatpant with a classic open hem.
Care
Machine wash cold and tumble dry low; budget for a little shrinkage on the first few washes, as is normal for cotton-rich fleece.
What owners report about Champion pants
Owners rate Champion's fleece pants as strong value: the heavyweight Reverse Weave line draws praise for thick, warm, soft material, and the lighter Powerblend joggers earn mostly five-star reviews for comfort. The recurring complaints are proportions and consistency — pants run large with an unusually long front rise and crotch, and some longtime buyers say newer pairs feel thinner than older ones. Scattered construction failures show up in reviews, including a ripped pocket after two days and a deteriorating internal drawcord.
- Strengths
- Owners praise thick, warm, durable fleece at a budget price, especially in the heavyweight Reverse Weave pants.
- Watch out for
- Oversized fit with a long rise, reports that recent production feels thinner than older pairs, and occasional pocket and drawcord failures.
- Sizing
- Multiple owners of the Reverse Weave pants had to return for a smaller size — sizing down one is the common advice, while Powerblend joggers are reported closer to true to size.
About Champion's pants line as a whole. Sources: Champion Reverse Weave Pants Reviews — Zappos · Champion Powerblend Joggers Reviews — Zappos