14 Best Hoodies for Style, Comfort, and Warmth (2025)

This zip-up hoodie from American Giant (the brand's signature product) got a ton of attention when it launched in 2012. The tech columnist Farhad Manjoo, writing for Slate at the time, called it "The Greatest Hoodie Ever Made." Strong words, and over a decade later, the phrase still carries the stench of hyperbole. But I'll tell you something: I got one of these full-zips in 2013, and it's still going strong. I wear it regularly, and it hasn't stretched or frayed, just attractively faded with dozens of washes. The full cotton fleece is indeed very heavy and thick, so much so that it's really only comfortable to wear on colder days. I'll sweat inside of it if the thermometer gets above the low 60s Fahrenheit. (The company also makes a lighter version from a cotton-poly blend that reviewer Martin Cizmar also likes.) The elbows are reinforced with patches, and the hood is double-lined. It's a tank. I can recommend it to anyone who needs something warm and durable that will last forever. A ... Read full article.