Two things have conspired to make the best hoodies on Amazon some of the best hoodies you can buy anywhere. First, there’s the fact that storied brands have now joined the home of two-day shipping—you’ll find plenty of our overall best mens hoodies from Carhartt, Champion, Russell Athletic, Hanes and more available on the site. And the second: we’re in a wonderfully post-hoodie place, fashion-wise. Yeah, you could buy some $500 designer hoodie, but there’s no longer much style clout to be had. Especially not when you can get a great fitting, high quality, truly beefy hoodie—one that looks great with every laid-back fit you have in mind—for, well, Amazon prices.
The Best Hoodies on Amazon, at a Glance:
And of course, basic wardrobe staples like men’s hoodies are where Amazon and its rapid shipping excel. Amazon hoodies span a wide range, from the cheap (our fave budget version is under $20, on sale) to the brawny; the pullover to the zip-up; branded to bland to brightly colored.
Over the years, GQ staffers and style editors have tested, worn, and loved dozens of hoodies, including plenty of those dependable classics we mentioned. We chose our favorites based on quality, durability, fit, and details (and you can read more about how we judged the best hoodies—and the editors who did the judging—here.) And now we’ve put together this guide to the best Amazon hoodies for men worth picking up in 2024. You can thank us in two days when your package arrives.
The Best Overall: Reigning Champ Midweight Terry Slim Hoodie
Reigning Champ takes their sweats seriously. Like, artisanal craftsmanship seriously. For some background, Vancouver-based CYC Design Corp—the same manufacturer that once made Supreme’s famous athletic wear—launched Reigning Champ in 2007. That means you can get a Supreme-quality hoodie without having to wait for a drop. We could see that attention to detail in our fit tests of the Midweight Terry Slim Hoodie, particularly in the industrial-strength ribbed hems that still flexed comfortably around our wrists and waist.
From the dense French terry fabric to the impeccable stitching, it’s all made to the highest specs in Reigning Champ’s own Canadian factory. Like the name says, the fit’s a bit more trim, which makes it nice for actually sweating in, if you’re the kind of guy who works out in a sweatshirt. If you’re looking for the ultimate hoodie—on Amazon or not—this is it.
The GQ Staff Favorite: Russell Athletic Dri-Power Fleece Hoodie
Countless brands are churning out cheap sweats in 2024, but only Russell Athletic can claim to be the brand that literally invented the sweatshirt. That explains why vintage Russell apparel is a grail-level favorite among collectors. The company’s modern hoodies aren’t quite as beefy as the older stuff—to be fair, not many brands’ hoodies are—but somehow Russell manages to make a wildly affordable sweatshirt that still feels good. GQ staffers have been raving about these classic hoodies for years—we love the old-school details like the V-insert at the neck, ribbed cuffs, and drawstring hood. It’s a perfect midweight long-sleeve for almost year-round wear, which means you’ll get your money’s worth. With more than a dozen colors to choose from, we highly recommend grabbing two or three.
The Most Dependable Hoodie: Carhartt Midweight Rain Defender Hooded Sweatshirt
If you’ve ever passed by a construction site, you’ve probably seen Carhartt’s classic hoodie. It’s dense and durable, with a cotton-heavy blend fabric that’s weightier than most pairs of jeans. A water-repellent finish can shrug off some drops and spills (though no, this is not a raincoat subsitute). If you prefer more in-your-face Carhartt branding, then opt for the similar Carhartt Logo Sleeve Hoodie, though you’ll lose out on the Rain Defender finish. For guys that like to wear their hoodie outside the house, this is a smart upgrade over basics from Hanes or Russell Athletics.
The Go-To Pullover: Champion Reverse Weave Pullover Hoodie
Russell Athletic may have created the original sweatshirt, but Champion can lay claim to inventing the hoodie. Champion’s also held the line well on thickness, strengh, and durability, which is why we don’t mind paying more for their hoodies.
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