Fear of God Essentials Sweatpants: Every Fit Explained

Fear of God Essentials sweatpants come in more shapes than most people realise. The Classic is the everyday jogger with an elastic hem; the Slouchy and Lounge styles are wider and straighter; the Flare kicks out at the ankle; and the track pants come in nylon and tricot. This guide explains each one so you can pick the right pair from the men’s trousers at Coveti.

Quick answer

• For a classic jogger: the Classic Sweatpant, with elastic cuffs.
• For a straight, roomy leg: the Lounge and Slouchy Sweatpants.
• For a 70s line: the Flare Sweatpant.
• For a sporty look: the Ripstop, Bonded Nylon and Tricot track pants.
• Sizing: take your usual size; every style is cut relaxed.

The styles

1. Essentials Classic Sweatpant in Black

The core style: 380GSM cotton and polyester fleece, an encased elastic waistband with drawcord, side pockets and elastic cuffs. It matches the Classic Hoodie for the standard Essentials set.

2. Essentials Classic Slouchy Sweatpant in Ash Heather

Heavier 480GSM fleece in a slouchy fit with elastic hems. It sits lower and looser than the Classic.

3. Essentials Signature Lounge Sweatpant in Ink Black

A wide, straight leg with an open hem and an embroidered Signature script. It looks the most grown up of the fleece styles.

4. Essentials Signature Classic Fit Flare Sweatpant in Ash Heather

A relaxed seat and a flared leg, the shape Fear of God brought back for a 70s line. Wear it with chunky sneakers that fill the hem.

5. Essentials Ripstop Classic Track Pant in Black

Nylon ripstop with piping down the leg and a relaxed straight cut. Lighter than the fleece styles and better for travel.

6. Essentials Signature Classic Slim Trackpant in Ash Heather

The slimmest Essentials pant, elongated through the leg. A good choice if the classic Essentials shape feels too wide on you.

7. Essentials Suede Fleece Signature Relaxed Pant with Piping in Black

Suede fleece, a brushed fabric with a soft face, finished with contrast piping. It pairs with the matching track jacket.

8. Essentials Fleece Cargo Field Pant in Iron Grey

Fleece with cargo pockets on the leg, for a more utilitarian look.

From the main collection

The main Fear of God line makes heavier sweatpants in American fleece. The Wide Leg Sweatpants and the FG Classic Sweatpant are made in the USA, and the sunfaded styles are washed for a vintage colour.

How do Essentials sweatpants fit?

All of them are cut relaxed through the seat and thigh, so take your usual size. The waistband is elastic with a drawcord, which gives you room to adjust. Length varies: the Classic is gathered at the ankle, while the Lounge, Slouchy and Flare styles are long enough to stack over a sneaker. Essentials runs in letter sizes from XXS to 4XL depending on the style, and the main collection runs XS to XXXL, waist sizes 28 to 38 for denim and IT 44 to 56 for tailoring. See the Fear of God size guide for how each fit family wears.

How to wear them

Match the colour of your hoodie for the classic set, then break it up with a tailored coat, as in our guide to Fear of God outfits. Flare and Lounge styles look best with a chunky sneaker; the Classic works with anything from runners to slides.

How to choose the right pair

Start with how you want the hem to sit. If you like a gathered ankle that shows your sneaker, choose the Classic. If you want the trouser to fall straight and stack over the shoe, choose the Lounge and Slouchy styles. If you want a 70s line, the Flare is the only option. Then think about fabric weight: 380GSM is right for most of the year, while 480GSM is warmer and drapes with more weight. For travel, the nylon track pants pack smaller and dry faster.

Matching the hoodie

Every core sweatpant comes in the same colours as a hoodie from the same season, and the fabrics match too. The Classic Sweatpant pairs with the Classic Hoodie, the Signature Lounge Sweatpant with the Signature Lounge Half Zip Hoodie, and the suede fleece pants with the suede fleece track jacket. See our guide to Essentials sets for every pairing.

How to care for Fear of God fleece and jersey

Cotton fleece and heavy jersey last for years if you treat them gently. Wash them cold and inside out, with similar colours, because the deep blacks and washed colours can bleed in the first few washes. Skip fabric softener, which flattens the brushed back of the fleece. Dry flat away from direct heat; a hot tumble dryer is the quickest way to shrink the body and crack a soft-touch logo. Store hoodies and sweatshirts folded, not on a hanger, so the shoulders keep their shape. Nylon track pieces can go in a gentle cold wash and hang to dry, and anything in wool, cashmere and leather from the main collection should go to a specialist cleaner.

Why buy Fear of God at Coveti

• Authenticity: every piece is 100% authentic and checked before it ships.
• Detail on every page: fabric, weight, fit family, size run, country of origin and style code.
• Worldwide shipping: express options to most countries.
• The full picture: both the main collection and Essentials in one place, so you can mix them.

Frequently asked questions

Do Fear of God Essentials sweatpants run big?

They are cut relaxed on purpose, so the room is part of the design. Take your usual size; the drawcord waist lets you adjust the fit.

What are Essentials sweatpants made of?

Most are 80% cotton and 20% polyester fleece, between 380GSM and 480GSM. The track pants are nylon ripstop, bonded nylon and tricot.

Which Essentials sweatpant is the slimmest?

The Signature Classic Slim Trackpant, which is elongated and narrower through the leg.

Do Essentials sweatpants shrink?

Cotton fleece can shrink in a hot wash. Wash them cold, inside out, and dry them flat.

Do Essentials sweatpants match the hoodies?

Yes. Each season the sweatpants come in the same colours as the hoodies, so you can make a matching set.

Read next: Essentials matching sets, Essentials shorts, the size guide.