Each year, or every other year, Adidas makes small style changes to their Tiro Track/Training Pants. The sizing is also funny. So how does a mom know just what to get? And what other options do boys also like?
Editor’s Note: We update this post annually to include the new styles and retire the ones that are no longer available.
Your son needs his Tiro pants stash for the summer. But some mothers know just what to get and where, others are still looking for guidance (and links). So, due to your requests, we’ve put everything we know about Tiros (and the other styles of pants boys are liking these days) into this post (and if we missed anything, feel free to comment below and share info).
There’s pros and cons to going with Tiros vs. other pants.
Pro: A mom doesn’t need to search around anymore for pants that their son finds acceptable like we needed to in the ‘ol days. Not that it’s necessary to wear Tiros exclusively at all, but it does make it easier when all she needs to do is buy a few pairs of the same type. Add a few T-shirts and their summer weekday wardrobe is done.
Cons: They’re probably more expensive than the alternative (depending on what you were buying before, if you can remember that far back). In the past, previous season Tiros could be found at discounted pricing, but availability of specific sizes and colors would be more limited. We don’t see that’s the case anymore. It seems that now, current season pants are even better priced than previous season pants, with better availability too.
The Alternatives. There are a few other brands of athletic pants that are popular now. These include these Fabletics Active Joggers (pricey on Amazon, they are frequently on sale direct from the brand), The Gym Shark Woven Joggers ($40), and the All in Motion Performance Joggers made by Target are also popular ($20).
About the Tiros Fit
Adidas pants are known to run large. For example, a boy who is a size 8-10 will start to wear a size small (until he reaches size 12 likely). A medium will definitely fit a boy who is wearing sizes 12-16. The Adidas sizing chart is not particularly accurate. We found that the larger boys’ sizes are larger than the smaller mens sizes. So, if your son needs something bigger than a medium, but the large is too large, try the mens’ x-small or small.
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.
Consistent with our experience on previous styles, once a boy outgrows the size medium, the next best size to get is a men’s XS. These will be smaller than the 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.
About the Quality
When boys play rough, like any other clothing, Tiros will tear. But if they do make it through boy #1, they’ll still look great enough to pass on to boy #2. We’ve had boys pass along Tiros (miraculously, it’s a hand-me-down they actually accept). See a tip below for preserving the longevity of the pants and preventing ripped knees.
Where to Buy
Adidas will have the most reliable selection of Tiro 24 and Tiro 25, and they actually do go on sale! Tiro 25s are actually better priced than the Tiro 24s. Each year, the style will be slightly different, and that is a personal preference.
Amazon prices often fluctuate, and can be different for specific colors or sizes. Sometimes you catch a good deal.
Here is where you can find each style in different size categories:
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