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The verdict
Fit
Expect the brand's flare-leg silhouette with varsity styling details like contrast trim or lettering, fitting close through the thigh and wide at the ankle.
Quality
Construction should match the brand's other flare styles, with the varsity detailing decorative rather than a durability upgrade.
Is the price fair?
$155 for this style reflects the brand's usual streetwear premium; the varsity design elements don't inherently justify a higher price than the label's other sweatpants.
Best for
Shoppers drawn specifically to the varsity-flare aesthetic within this brand's line.
Care
Wash cold inside out to protect any varsity trim or graphics, then air dry.
What owners report about ESSENTIALS sweatpants
One owner's year-long wear report found the fleece held up well: no pilling on the thighs and no thinning at the knees after regular winter wear, with the boxy-at-first fit relaxing into a straighter drape after repeated washing. The main complaint was the waistband, which stretches noticeably over a day of wear and only tightens back up after washing. Care guides separately flag the fabric as delicate, recommending an inside-out cold hand wash rather than a machine wash and dry to avoid shrinkage or print damage.
- Strengths
- A long-term owner reported no pilling on the thighs or thinning at the knees even after a year of regular winter wear.
- Watch out for
- The waistband is reported to stretch noticeably over the course of a day and only tighten back up after washing.
- Sizing
- The cut starts boxy and wide in the leg and relaxes into a straighter drape after repeated washing and wear.
About ESSENTIALS's sweatpants line as a whole. Sources: Essentials Fear of God Sweatpants Review: 1 Year Later · How to Wash Fear of God Essentials? | Crepslocker
