Ten Thousand vs Rhone: which sweatpant to buy, and when
Both land in the premium tier: the Ten Thousand Sequoia Jogger at $118, the Rhone Spar Fleece Jogger at $128, $10 apart. Here is how they stack up, head to head.
| Ten Thousand | Rhone | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $118 | $128 |
| Material | Heavier brushed cotton-blend fleece, ~11oz, reinforced seams. | Brushed polyester/elastane technical fleece, soft interior, quick-drying. |
| Fit | Tapered athletic fit, true to size; built for movement. | Clean tapered fit, true to size; reads refined and tailored. |
| Quality | Premium build — substantial fleece, reinforced seams and pockets, holds up to hard training. | Premium feel, mid durability — soft and well-finished, the brushed interior softens with wear. |
| Best for | Hard training, durable no-logo joggers, and gym-to-street wear. | Refined low-logo athleisure, work-from-home wear, and travel. |
| Care | Cold wash inside-out and tumble low; the heavier fleece holds shape across washes. | Cold wash inside-out and tumble low; the technical fleece dries fast and holds shape. |
Ten Thousand's Sequoia Jogger is $118 of heavier ~11oz brushed cotton-blend fleece with reinforced seams and pockets, built to be trained in hard; Rhone's Spar is $128 of soft, quick-drying polyester/elastane technical fleece cut to read refined and tailored. The $10 gap doesn't buy more substance — it trades cotton heft and durability for a dressier drape and faster drying.
- The case for Ten Thousand
- Cheaper at $118 with heavier ~11oz cotton-blend fleece, reinforced seams and pockets, no-logo styling, and construction that holds up to hard training and repeated washes.
- The case for Rhone
- More refined, tailored look for a jogger, soft brushed interior, quick-drying technical fabric that suits travel and work-from-home wear.
VerdictThe pick
Buy the Ten Thousand at $118 if durability is the question — it's the heavier fleece, the reinforced construction, and the pair that holds shape across washes and hard gym use. Step up to the Rhone at $128 if you're buying a jogger to wear around people rather than to train in: it reads dressier, dries fast for travel, but its durability is mid next to the Sequoia's. At a $10 gap this isn't about money at all — it's substance versus polish, and reviewers judging on cotton heft consistently side with Ten Thousand.
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