The everyday jogger isn’t as robust as soft shell pants you’d climb a mountain in, nor are they lifesaving items like avalanche airbags or helmets that traditionally get tested more rigorously. But during my decade of working as Outside’s Gear Guy, the tests I’ve enjoyed the most are when we’ve gone deep on everyday pieces of gear like the humble jogger.
To test the dickens out of 15 different pairs of joggers, I wore them during all kinds of activities for two months, then teamed up with the Outside Lab at CU Denver to add objective data on durabilty, stretch, and air permeability to help you find the absolute best pair for all your needs—from the track to the couch.
At a Glance
Best Overall
Ten Thousand Interval Jogger
Air Permeability: 4/5
Stretch: 4/5
Durability: 5/5
Pros and Cons
⊕ Versatility
⊕ Comfort
⊕ Tailored aesthetic
⊗ None we could find
Ten Thousand calls this the “most versatile jogger ever,” and I have to agree. In the lab, they received a score of 4 or better on a scale of 5 (1 being worst, 5…
