Target — Goodfellow & Co. vs Next Level Apparel: which sweatpant wins?
Both land in the budget tier — the Target — Goodfellow & Co. Goodfellow Knit Jogger at $25, the Next Level Apparel Santa Cruz Fleece Jogger at $26, just $1 apart. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Target — Goodfellow & Co. | Next Level Apparel | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25 | $26 |
| Material | Cotton/polyester knit fleece, ~8oz, brushed interior. | Combed cotton/polyester fleece, ~9oz, brushed interior. |
| Fit | Tapered jogger fit with elastic cuffs, true to size. | Tapered jogger fit with elastic cuffs, true to size. |
| Quality | Budget — soft and comfortable; the fleece thins and the cuffs slacken within a year. | Budget-plus — soft, even fleece and clean stitching; mid-weight not heavy. |
| Best for | Soft everyday lounging, casual tapered looks, and value shoppers. | Soft tapered loungewear, custom printing, and everyday value wear. |
| Care | Wash cold and tumble low to slow the fade and keep the soft hand. | Wash cold inside-out and tumble low to protect print and the soft hand. |
Target's Goodfellow Knit Jogger ($25) and Next Level's Santa Cruz ($26) are nearly the same money, but the Santa Cruz steps up the fabric. It uses a combed cotton/poly fleece at ~9oz with cleaner stitching, against Goodfellow's softer but lighter ~8oz brushed knit that thins within a year.
slightly cheaper, soft brushed ~8oz fleece, easy retail availability, true-to-size taper
heavier ~9oz fleece, combed-cotton smoothness, cleaner stitching, holds prints well
Which should you buy?
For a single dollar more, the Next Level Santa Cruz is the better-made jogger: more weight, a combed-cotton hand, and tidier construction than Goodfellow's budget build. Buy the Goodfellow if you're shopping in-store at Target and want soft lounge pants today, or if it's on sale in the low $20s. Pay the extra dollar for Santa Cruz if you want something that feels a notch above basics, especially for custom printing. At list price the Santa Cruz is the smarter pick.
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