Which Athletic Pants Should I Get for My Son?

Tiros aren’t the only option anymore. There’s a nice variety of athletic pants the boys, teens, and men will enjoy wearing this summer.

In previous years, we devoted this post to explaining the differences between different versions of Tiro Training Pants, rounding up the best places to get both current styles, along with previous seasons styles at a discount. 

And while all the key Tiro information you need will still be here, it’s not the primary option anymore. Now there’s a variety of basic athletic pants that boys are wearing and enjoying at a range of price points. 

But no worries–his extensive Tiro stash that are still good from previous years (and those hand-me-downs) will still be put to good use! There’s no need to do an overhaul. But if you’re buying some fresh pairs, you can try a few of a different brand, and our favorites are rounded up below. 

About the Tiros Fit
Adidas pants are known to run large. The sizing chart is not particularly accurate. A boy who is a size 8-10 will start to wear a size small (until he reaches size 12 likely). A medium will fit a boy who is wearing sizes 12-16. We found that the larger boys’ sizes are larger than the smaller men’s sizes. So, if your son needs something bigger than a medium, but the large is too large, try the mens’ XS. That will be smaller than a kid’s large. The kid’s large and the men’s small will be similar in sizing, except the kid’s one will have a shorter length.
There are also toddler/little kids sizes and they likely overlap with the xx-small and x-small in the kids sizes. You might need to buy a couple sizes and return the first time.

MENS/TEENS

JDM Active NIX Ultra Lightweight Performance Pants

$54 (or $49 with our Bcp10 code!). Thank you readers for bringing this brand to our attention (see all the comments below!). We tried and were convinced – JDM is a new favorite.

MENS/TEENS

Mens Tiro 25 Essential Track Pants

$31.50 (prices fluctuate). Amazon is currently the best priced on the Black/Black style of Tiro 25s. Other colors are full-priced.

MENS/TEENS

Mens Tiro 26 League Training Pants

$50. The new style is typically full price (vs. the Tiro 25 which is significantly discounted on Amazon), but Adidas sometimes has sales.

MENS/TEENS

Fabletics The One Jogger on Amazon

$70. Fabletics are pricey on Amazon, but are convenient if you’re pressed for time (is there such thing as athletic pants emergencies?) or don’t want to deal with the membership hassle.

MENS/TEENS

Fabletics The One Jogger at Fabletics

$19. Fabletics offers great deals, but it’s not so straightforward. One needs to sign up as a member to be able to nab the low prices, and you can’t get the same price for a large quantity. You need to read the instructions and be on top of either skipping a month or cancelling after the free trial to avoid being charged.

MENS/TEENS

 The Gym Shark Arrival Joggers

$40. Teen boys like the lightweight feel of these joggers.

MENS

All in Motion Soft Stretch Jogger Pants

$30. While these are a great basic at a good value, they’re exponentially more popular among the younger boys (or their moms) because of the lower price point ($20), see below.

KIDS

Kids Tiro 25 Essential Track Pants

$40 (prices fluctuate). While the kids sizes are currently priced higher than the Men’s–see sizing tips above. For teens, the Men’s XS runs smaller than a Kid’s Large.

KIDS

Tiro 26 League Training Pants

$45. As noted above, the newest version of Tiros is most often full-priced, but look out for sales.

KIDS

All in Motion Soft Stretch Joggers

$20. This is the updated style for 2026. These were a bestseller last year and a favorite of both moms and kids. They sell out so it’s good to stock up early in the season! Don’t hesitate or think that because they’re from Target, they’re “not as cool.” It’s not the case at all! They’re a very popular option!

KIDS

Old Navy Tapered Soccer Pants

$15. We haven’t tried these yet. But we’ve been impressed with other activewear from Old Navy at too-good-to-be-true prices, so we bet these are worth a try as well if you want to stock up for younger boys.

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7 responses to “Which Athletic Pants Should I Get for My Son?”

  1. Muni Avatar
    Muni

    Old Navy also has fantastic mens athletic pants for bigger boys! They always have sales so you can get a good deal.
    We just bought the ProTrain Relaxed Taper Pants (on sale for $27) and my boys say they feel like Gymsharks:
    https://go.shopmy.us/p-66101521
    They also have Workout Joggers – similar to Fabletics, on sale now for $20
    https://go.shopmy.us/p-66101535

  2. Chedva Avatar
    Chedva

    Amazon Essentials also has an excellent option – boys athletic performance stretch knit jogger pants. Runs big.

    1. MC Avatar
      MC

      Marcy’s also has great option that my boys love and are super light weight!

  3. Ahuva King Avatar
    Ahuva King

    JDMActive is the best fit and comfort that I’ve recently found. Boys love! Fits amazing and the boys are loving their shirts also!! Washes really well!! A new favorite! https://www.jdmactive.com/

  4. RS Avatar
    RS

    My son also loves the JDM pants. He has the nix pants they are very skinny fit and he says it feels like wearing nothing lol

  5. MB Avatar
    MB

    Also bought my boys the JDM nix pants.. they say they’re the most comfortable joggers they’ve ever worn ( we’ve bought all the others in the past both expensive and cheap) and the fit is amazing…

  6. ES Avatar
    ES

    Old Navy athletic joggers are very nice! I ordered five pairs last week and received free shipping. Each pair was fifteen dollars, I believe. Thank you!

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