13 Best Hoodies for Men Deliver Utility & Warmth

The way they used to make things (hard-wearing, long-lasting) still holds true for Flint and Tinder and Huckberry. Its 10-Year Hoodie is the stuff of legend, made with ridiculously durable 12oz. South Carolina cotton fleece and finished with American-made materials. You’ll want one for casual style every day of the week.

If more than 6,000 positive reviews are anything to go off of, then American Giant’s Classic Full-Zip could just be the best hoodie on the market.

Made with a custom heavyweight fleece that gets softer while retaining warmth, you might want one of these in as many colors as possible.

The right hoodie can be a gamechanger in terms of performance, with moisture-wicking fabric and a fit that allows you to move and train as hard as possible.

Vuori checks all those boxes handily, and does so with a customizable half-zip design for added coverage (or ventilation).

Champion was among the first brands to bring the hooded sweatshirt to the masses and out of boxing gyms and work sites, and that commitment to quality continues apace.

They’re now leaning into the streetwear and fashion spaces, but for expert performance, warmth, comfort and affordability, the iconic Powerblend Fleece is the last word.

Remember what we mentioned earlier about hoodies fit for frigid days in the yard? This rugged Carhartt hoodie fits the bill perfectly, with a fit that gives you room to layer thermal shirts or henleys.

And the midweight fabric shouldn’t prove too bulky beneath a Carhartt canvas jacket, either. Both are useful tools for your next workwear ‘fit.

Surfing legend Kelly Slater set out to create a better type of fashion brand, one that focused on organic and sustainable fabrics while reducing textile waste.

His Hightide Hoodie fits the bill perfectly, and it doesn’t hurt that the design is highly useful and supremely comfortable after a day catching some waves and rays.

Merino wool is one of the most innovative (and yet time-tested) fabrics on the market, boasting moisture-wicking and anti-microbial properties.

That makes it ideal for a travel-ready hoodie, the kind you can wear all the while on overly air-conditioned planes, and then pack away – without worry of wrinkles – as needed.

These days, the best men’s hoodies feature a few bells and whistles beyond the ordinary, like sustainable fabric that makes a big difference in the long run.

Hanes has long produced some of the most iconic sportswear on the market, but to do so in eco-friendly fashion and in a classic design is an added bonus.

Todd Snyder helped change the game in terms of making sportswear – like one of the best men’s hoodies – into runway-ready styles.

By collaborating with Champion, he reimagined the sweatshirt in vivid colors and with cool, stylish details – the kind you can even rock under a tailored topcoat.

Not every hoodie has to be geared towards cold weather. In fact, sometimes, a lightweight hoodie, with long sleeves and of course, a hood for added protection, is ideal for fighting back against the sun’s rays.

This useful, moisture-wicking hoodie boasts anti-microbial and UPF technology.

For sporting pursuits, treks into the country and even cozy days at home, Reigning Champ has you covered.

The Canadian heritage sportswear brand puts a modern spin on old-school classics, using durable French Terry cotton and a flattering classic fit to get the details right.

American sportswear is the primary inspiration for the latest and greatest from Huckberry, a new line of Detroit-made gear fashioned with modern menswear designer Aaron Levine.

This hoodie features a super-soft vintage wash and an easy-access full-zip design.

The right fit and fabric is what separates the best men’s hooded sweatshirts from the rest, and Fresh Clean Tees knows how to deliver in that regard.

It’s one of the most affordable hoodies on the market, made with the sort of soft, stretchy yet shape-retaining fabric for which Fresh Clean Tees is known.