The open-hem cut is the detail that matters here — where most men's sweatpants cinch at the ankle, these Nike NOCTA fleece pants fall straight, giving the Dark Grey Heather a longer, cleaner silhouette that reads closer to a trouser. That distinction has legs: 11 independent boutiques, including Slam Jam, have kept them in stock for 30 consecutive months. Prices currently sit between $90 and $154.

Good: Open hem gives a cleaner silhouette · 30 months in stock across 11 shops · Available below retail from $90

Trade-offs: Price swings wide across retailers · Safe colorway, not a statement piece

About Nike

Born from a waffle iron experiment and a track coach's obsession with performance, Nike was founded in 1964 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. From Cortez and Air Max to Dunk and modern performance runners, Nike became the defining force in global sneaker culture.