Under Armour’s weather-resistant sweatpants are an ideal choice for working out in colder weather.
Built for running but versatile enough to handle a wide range of sports and workouts in all conditions, the Under Armour OutRun The Storm Pants are some of the best sweatpants with a killer USP – supreme wind and water resistance.
Men’s Fitness verdict
The four-way-stretch woven fabric is light and offers full range of movement. The water- and wind-resistance makes these perfect for cold-weather workouts.- No-bounce phone storage
- Water- and wind-resistant
- A bit warm for milder conditions
- Not as comfortable for lounging
How we tested the best sweatpants
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Under Armour OutRun The Storm Pants performance
They’re made from a four-way stretch woven fabric that we found to be light and flexible. Plus, even though they’re close-fitted and tapered, I found they flexed and moved with enough freedom to handle everything from sprint intervals to sets of high knees.
They’re built for cold-weather workouts and that’s definitely where they perform best. And though I did experience good breathability here, in milder conditions they can run a bit hot.
Under Armour OutRun The Storm Pants features
For storage, there’s a central rear expandable pocket – Under Armour’s Speed Pocket. I would say the hooded holder is great for carrying a larger smartphone or a headphones case securely without any irritating bounce. It’s water resistant, too, so your precious tech has extra protection.
The soft-knit internal drawstring waistband sits comfortably without any digging in while the tapered legs have ankle zippers that make these ideal for slipping on and off fast, without removing your shoes, either side of a running workout. There’s some really nice details here too, with big zippers that clip and stow upwards, making them easy to grab when you’re tight after that long Sunday run.
The UA OutRun The Storm Pants come in three color options – black, light and dark gray – with a small reflective detailing for added visibility on night runs. And there are six sizes from S to 3XL.
Overall, I found them to be stretchy and comfortable, with unique wind- and water-resistance features making them perfect for cold and rainy workouts – unlike most traditional sweatpants.
How we test the best sweatpants
Like all of our reviewers, Kieran Alger 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 Kieran also paid close attention to the fabrics used and whether they offered specific sporty features like 360-degree stretch or moisture-wicking abilities. He also noted any additional features, like pockets, drawstring waists and elasticated cuffs.
Under Armour OutRun The Storm Pants tech spec
| Materials | 87% polyester, 13% elastane |
| Features | 4-way stretch material; soft-knit waistband; wind and water resistant; ankle zips |
| Sizes | S – 3XL |
| Colors | Black, castle rock, silica green |
