From Men's Health · Danny Perez · · 50s
Reigning Champ Hoodie Review
The best hoodie for FW26: clean fit, soft fabric, and versatility.
In brief
The best hoodie for FW26: clean fit, soft fabric, and versatility. Danny Perez recommends Reigning Champ's '97 Relaxed Fit hoodie for its substantial fabric, breathable feel, and clean silhouette that works beyond the gym. Originally reported by Men's Health.
Why hoodies feel wrong
I’m not a hoodie guy. They make me less of a hoodie guy.
“They’re everything I’m not, gritty, masculine, unbothered with aesthetic”
The hoodie ideal
Reigning Champ’s ’97 Relaxed Fit hoodie is my only hoodie in the closet.
“literally the only hoodie I have in my closet (I gave away the swings and misses)”
Why this hoodie works
Substantial fabric holds shape without being bulky.
“Substantial fabric that holds its shape”
The perfect fit
Dropped shoulder seam for mobility, waist-length cut, boxy width.
“a shorter length that sits comfortably at my waist though isn’t a full crop”
Fabric details
97% cotton, 13% polyester for softness and durability.
“fabric blend is almost all cotton with just 13 percent polyester”
Why it’s versatile
Wears with shorts in spring, layers under blazers, runs without bulk.
“I wear it while lounging, running, and don’t mind wearing it on a cold night on the town”
The big picture
Danny Perez recommends Reigning Champ's '97 Relaxed Fit hoodie for its substantial fabric, breathable feel, and clean silhouette that works beyond the gym.
