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The verdict
Fit
Expect the brand's typical relaxed lounge fit, generous through the leg; true to size is likely for most, sizing down for a trimmer look.
Quality
Construction should mirror the brand's standard fleece lounge sweatpants, with the university branding as the main addition rather than upgraded materials.
Is the price fair?
$150 reflects a premium for the licensed collegiate collab; buyers purely after a lounge sweatpant would find comparable quality in the brand's core line for less.
Best for
Howard University alumni, students, or fans wanting the specific collegiate collab piece.
Care
Wash cold inside out to protect the university graphic and tumble dry low.
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
