No time to change post-workout? With the Represent 247 Track Pant, Laurence McJannet says you won’t want or need to.
If you’re after some of the best sweatpants, the Represent 247 Track Pant could be just the ticket. Here’s how it performed when we put it to the test.
Men’s Fitness verdict
There’s no getting away from the fact that the 247 Track Pant is expensive for a sweatpant. But it’s well made, has a good shape and plenty of flexibility for wearing inside the gym and beyond.- Excellent fit and stretch
- Good breathability
- Plenty of pockets
- Expensive
- Waistband could be wider
How we tested the best sweatpants
Like all of our reviewers, Laurence McJannet is an experienced tester of all manner of fitness kit. While testing out these sweatpants, he was mainly looking at fit, comfort and style, however Laurence also paid close attention to the fabrics used and whether they offered specific sporty features like 360-degree stretch or moisture-wicking abilities. In addition to that, he also made note of any additional features, like pockets, drawstring waists and elasticated cuffs.
Represent 247 Track Pant: worth the price?
Represent’s aptly named 247 range of technical clothing is designed to be worn all day, every day. Its admittedly high-priced sweatpant may look the business for casual situations but does it do the business in active ones?
To justify the price tag, the 247 track pant will have to do both – and it’s safe to say it does. Not only will it look at home kicking back at your post-session coffee house, it won’t look out of place after hours either. It’s the kind of sweatpant you can wear all day primarily because it performs so well during the active part of it. I felt confident keeping these on well after a sweaty workout, rather than sticking them straight in the laundry basket, because they breathe and move so well.
Represent 247 Track Pant features
Good breathability usually means quick drying, and that’s also the case here. They’re water repellent too so will stand up to shrugging off showers as well as sweat. You’d think the slimline cut would mean they’d stick to your skin as the heat ramps up, but the 247 is light enough to glide over damps skin.
The four-way stretch fabric means they move comfortably with you even during intense workouts and don’t feel restrictive. You can adjust the hem for a more tapered look or a looser feel depending on how you’re using them.
The elasticated waist is adjustable too, though I’d have preferred a wider waist band for extra comfort. Represent has storage nailed, with side zip pockets and cargo pockets with extra zipped compartments capable of swallowing phones, keys, the best protein bars and more. They’re not as baggy as most cargo pockets either, so won’t sag by your knees when loaded.
With that waistband and hem adjustability, and sizes from XS to XXL, it’s easy to find an optimum fit. There are six colors too, including two camo varieties. Yes, there’s no getting away from the fact that the 247 Track Pant is expensive for a sweatpant. But it’s well made, has a good shape and plenty of flexibility for wearing inside the gym and beyond.
| Materials: | 87% nylon, 13% elastane |
| Features: | 2 cargo pockets, 2 zipped side pockets / adjustable waist and hem |
| Sizes: | XS – XXL |
| Colors: | Black, taupe, camo, taupe camo, burnt olive, gray |
