There are no studies to back me up on this, but I鈥檓 guessing that if you took 100 people and asked them whether they鈥檇 rather get a free nonhooded听sweatshirt or a free hoodie, 90 percent (if not more) would choose the hoodie. The hood makes the sweatshirt warmer and cozier while offering听head protection from the elements鈥攑lus they just look cool. In celebration of this universally versatile听garment, here are six of our favorites for everyday use.
Flint and Tinder 10-Year听($108)
Trying to channel your inner Rocky? . The 10-Year comes in that classic gray, and the cotton-polyester blend is warm enough for cool-weather workouts. If you鈥檙e not using the sweatshirt to train for you next bout, this American-made hoodie also looks amazing with a pair of jeans. The 10-Year part of its name comes from Flint and Tinder鈥檚 ten-year guarantee: should听anything go听wrong in the next decade, the company will gladly fix it.
Relwen Windsurf听($178)
Small tweaks, like the button neck and French-terry material, make the fanciest on my list and allow it to play well with nice jeans and leather boots out at dinner. The cotton-polyester blend is also fairly thin, so it鈥檚 perfect for summer evenings in the city, when a regular sweatshirt might be too warm. I dig the blue, but go for the orange or sea-foam green if you want a more coastal vibe.
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Todd Snyder and听Champion Popover听($138)
If you鈥檝e seen on Netflix, then you鈥檒l know Champion is making a comeback. This is not a vintage model that you鈥檒l find in Slobby Robby鈥檚 store in Tucson, Arizona, but instead听a that has just as much steez, thanks to a clean design from Todd Snyder. All you get is a simple front pocket, a small Champion logo, and lovely soft cotton. It draws听attention by not drawing attention. Wear it by itself听or under a sport coat to dress things up.
Proof City Merino ($168)
Traveling? This is your . With its polyester-merino blend, it鈥檚 slightly warmer than its cotton counterparts, so it has a broader range. It also dries quicker听and keeps you warmer听if you get stuck in a rainstorm. Proof only offers the City in black, so you can go many, many days between washes and it won鈥檛 look gross. And speaking of washing, thanks to the polyester, which compliments the wool, you can machine wash the City and not worry about ruining it.
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Arc鈥檛eryx Covert听($199)
This is on my list that I would take backcountry skiing听or backpacking. It has a 100 percent polyester build, breathes well, and wicks sweat, so you can take it outside and depend on the performance. But Arc鈥檛eryx also took city streets into consideration when building the Covert, so it comes with a svelte cut and heathered look, which means听you鈥檒l听look good sipping apr猫s-ski lattes at your local coffee shop.
Rapha Pro Team Transfer ($165)
Rapha designed this to be a warm-up or warm-down hoodie for cyclists. It plays that role well, but it鈥檚 also a that comes with Rapha鈥檚 precise tailoring and extra-thick drawstrings that听shout hoodie from across the street (something I like). I principally use it as a bike-commuting layer, because the 100 percent polyester build breathes well and adds just enough warmth on a ride.