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The verdict
Fit
Expect a relaxed leg with snap or zip side seams for the tearaway function, typically fitting a bit looser to accommodate the closures.
Quality
Tearaway construction adds hardware and seaming beyond a basic sweatpant, a reasonable justification for some added cost on top of the brand's usual fleece.
Is the price fair?
$180 reflects both the NBA license and the Barkley Hendricks art collaboration, so expect a real premium for the collectible angle, not just the garment itself.
Best for
Collectors of the NBA or Barkley Hendricks collaboration wanting a wearable piece of it.
Care
Wash cold inside out and air dry to protect the artwork and snap hardware.
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
