19 Best Hoodies for Men 2026, According to GQ Editors

Hoodies have come a long way from their humble sportswear origins, but the best hoodies for men still do what hoodies do best: provide a level of swaddly bliss on par with a steaming cup of mulled wine. These days, of course, hoodies run the gamut, and their stylistic range is broader than Mariah Carey's. They can hold you down whether you're indulging in a little well-deserved couch potato time or venturing out into the world to see and by seen by real people. Hidden beneath a big ol' puffer , paired with matching sweatpants -or even baggy cargos and beat-up sneakers -the best of the best hoodies can finesse any outfit with the style and grace of a world-class gymnast. This shouldn't be news to you. Heck, we'd go so far as to say that we're living in a golden age of hoodies, and brands of all stripes keep pushing the silhouette to new heights. That's great when it comes to variety, but it doesn't make choosing the right hoodie for you any easier. So we parsed through 'em all-from the cheap and cheerful to the over-the-top and entirely unnecessary-to find the only options worth your dollars. The Best Men's Hoodies, According to GQ Best Hoodie Overall: Reigning Champ Pullover Hoodie If you haven't had the chance-or, more accurately, the patience to line up for a chance-to wear a Supreme hoodie , you've been missing out. But the fashion gods have heard of this plight because just over a decade ago, Vancouver's CYC Design Corp-the former manufacturer behind Supreme's superior sweats-launched Reigning Champ, which churns out the same heavy-duty athleticwear minus the thirst-inducing branding and highly limited supply. I’m talking about dense, heavy fleece, industrial-strength ribbed hems that deliver a healthy amount of give, and perfectly-proportioned hood. All the game-raising coziness, zero risk of inciting an actual riot . Out of all the men’s hoodies I tested, Reigning Champ's terry hoodies were clearly the best quality, even at its steep price tag of $125. The fabric was softer than Champion's Reverse Weave hoodie and the fit was ever so slightly better. And even if the classic fit isn’t your speed, RC offers it in a couple of other silhouettes. Huge plus. But the real kicker is the construction. I’m always blown away by Reigning Champ’s quality and the hoodie is its crown jewel. The flatlock stitching is impeccable and super smooth, a unique sleeve made of a set-in construction from the front and a raglan construction at the back which brought both fit and comfort to the hoodie, and extra details like herringbone seam taping at the neck. And, the fact that the hood overlaps ever so slightly at the neck shows the brand’s commitment to detail. The price is multiple factors more expensive than most other hoodies here, but if you think if it as an investment, it’s money truly well spent. Materials 100% cotton Fabric weight 390 GSM Sizes XS-XXL Color Varies Best Classic Hoodie: Champion Reverse...

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