The best men’s joggers for cosier off-duty days

• Fabrication: Recycled polyester
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: Light Grey, Black

Fleece-lined may lend cold weather comfort, but an all-over fleece adds textural interest to a December-March ‘fit too. The North Face’s oversized “Fleeski”s tick every box.

• Fabrication: Textile Blend
• Sizes: XS-3XL
• Colours: Green, Black, Grey (+5 more)

With the pressed seams of your go-to tailored trousers and the ultimate cosiness of a double-knit construction, these Reiss joggers excel in class and comfort alike. Balancing their sharp-legged cut with a stretchy drawstring waistband at the top and cuffed ankles at the bottom, they’re the kind of thing you can wear for hours on end, swiftly accommodating smarter scenarios through their elegantly fronted frame. And for under £100? They’re a steal.

• Fabrication: Recycled Textile Blend
• Sizes: XS-XL
• Colours: Blue

What do you get when you marry the durable craftsmanship of a sportswear brand with the stylish touch of a luxury label? An excellent pair of joggers, that’s what. Enter the fruit of Adidas Originals’ collaboration with Wales Bonner: joggers in royal-blue recycled jersey, sidelined by a popping pair of red stripes and complete with Bonner branding at the hip. Extra practical points for the stirrups at the base, which can also be removed depending on your setting of wear.

• Fabrication: Heavyweight cotton
• Sizes: XS-3XL
• Colours: Black, Brown, Grey

Designed for lifting, flexing, and resting in between lifts and flexes, Gymshark’s wares are well-known for their relative affordability, but if you’re yet to try something out from the brand then you might not know how high-quality it is. These oversized multi-logo sweatpants, for instance, come in hardy heavyweight cotton that hang just right on the body — whether you're deadlifting or not.

• Fabrication: Cotton-jersey
• Sizes: XS-XL
• Colours: Pink

Bubblegum dressing inspired by freshly-squeezed Americana, Cherry Los Angeles doesn’t stop at graphic trucker hats and on-the-nose eagle-print tees: it also lends that distinctive patriotism to trackpants, our favourite of which come with subtle patchworking, embroidered logo and satisfying Pepto Bismol colouring.

• Fabrication: Textile Blend
• Sizes: XXS-XXL
• Colours: Black

A fashion favourite for team GQ, Fear of God’s Essentials range supplies the very best off-duty essentials at very good prices. Adopting a more versatile shape through their tapered base, this pair of black joggers is assembled from a soft shell texture and features the brand’s signature elongated drawstring at the centre of their elasticated waist. An effortless symbol of quiet luxury, they’re a brilliant addition to your autumnal wardrobe.

• Fabrication: Cotton Blend
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: Brown, Black

A pair of pintuck Adicolor track pants are just tailored enough for wear with pretty much anything, and, so long as you’re not employed by a client-facing company, pretty much anywhere. These ones in vintage brown are on the baggy side, making them supreme partners to an equally baggy tee and a fresh pair of sneakers.

• Fabrication: Textile Blend
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: Beige

Joggers may be a core component of the comfortable wardrobe, but that can still be embraced with a dose of flair if sourced from a brand like Gucci. Characterised by the Italian house’s interlocking GG motif (boldly contrasted with bright blue stripes at the side), this fresh printed pair are guaranteed to garner only the right kind of attention upon wear – and also keep you cosy thanks to their louche fit and elasticated cuffs.

• Fabrication: Textile Blend
• Sizes: XS-XL
• Colours: Brown, Navy

Cos has long been considered an essential stop for stylish basics to elevate your wardrobe, so naturally you’ll find a perfect pair of joggers among its selection. This chocolate brown style adopts an athletic stance in the most sophisticated manner, both through the Milano-knitted construction, the straight fall to the legs and the contrasting mesh stripes that border each side. Retro inspired in the best way, they're ready to be added to your leisurewear game – stat.

• Fabrication: Merino wool blend
• Sizes: S-XL
• Colours: Black

Tapped for cool airport dressing by model/DJ/frequent flyer Ashton Gohil, Cole Buxton’s tracksuit bottoms also come in a regular fit, but for something a little more snug come cold winter nights, we love this merino wool blend pair in monogram knit. Fancy.

• Fabrication: Cotton
• Sizes: S-XL
• Colours: Black, Green, Grey, Blue (and one more)

Envisioned by David Gandy, but intended for wear by more body types than just buff, these ‘Ultimate’ pants shirk elastane in favour of pure organic cotton, elevating them from sportswear to luxury lounge fodder. Wear with a matching hoodie and box fresh white trainers for out-of-house excursions.

• Fabrication: Stretch cotton
• Sizes: S-XXL
• Colours: Black, Navy, Light Grey

Experts in all manner of wardrobe basics and must-haves, it's safe to say that Fruit of the Loom knows what it's doing when it comes to sweats. Cut from a cotton-blend construction and sealed with an elasticated waist, this pair might happily jut up against a bright white T-shirt and trainers for a casual off-duty feel… but they do look their best sat on your sofa.

• Fabrication: Cotton
• Sizes: XS-4XL
• Colours: Black, Khaki, Grey, White (and several more)

Once you have eschewed the tailored armour of your working day, it's time to dip a toe (or both legs) into the fleecy goodness of a decidedly cosier armour: these Under Armour joggers. In a rich construction, this pair is luxuriated by its thick fleece lining and elasticated trims.

• Fabrication: Cotton Blend
• Sizes: XS-7XL
• Colours: Black, Grey, Navy, White (and 10 more)

Ah, the humble grey jogger. The universal symbol of horniness; the loungewear lingerie. Put simply: every man needs a pair in his sartorial arsenal, and this elasticated pair from Amazon Essentials is a great place to start.

• Fabrication: Cotton
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colours: Black, Green, Stone

Manchester label Represent is fast making a name for itself with regard to effortlessly cool wardrobe staples, and its Owners Club range sits at the top of that totem. We love the new and improved sweatpants from the range, which boast a heavier loopback cotton and zip adjusters at the leg to adjust the fit and taper. They come in five colourways, of which our pick is the preppy cobalt blue.