Best Designer Tracksuits
Not all tracksuits are designer tracksuits. The label matters — not as a status signal, but as a shorthand for a specific set of qualities: superior fabric weight, considered construction, fit that holds across the life of the garment, and design that works outside a sports context. This guide covers the three designer tracksuit brands we stock at OD's and why each one earns its price.
1 | What Makes a Tracksuit "Designer"?
The word "designer" in this context means something specific. It is not shorthand for expensive. It means the product was designed — by which we mean it was engineered with intention across every variable that determines quality.
Fabric
The foundation of a designer tracksuit is the fabric. A premium tracksuit uses heavyweight cotton or cotton-blend French terry — typically 280–420gsm. This is the weight that hangs properly, holds its shape after washing, and has a hand-feel that is immediately legible as quality. Budget tracksuits use lighter polyester or thin cotton that pills quickly, loses shape, and feels insubstantial. You can tell the difference in your hands within ten seconds.
Fit
A designer tracksuit is graded and cut to fit the body well. The shoulders sit correctly, the jacket does not bag at the back, the jogger leg tapers cleanly without pulling at the seat or bagging at the ankle. This requires proper pattern-making and grading — it is not an accident. It is also what ages well: a well-cut tracksuit in quality fabric looks intentional five years from purchase. A poorly cut one looks dated in months.
Construction Detail
Look at the stitching: is it even, clean, and consistent? Are the seams flat and finished? Are the zip pulls quality? Is the ribbing on the cuffs and hem evenly sewn and sufficient weight to hold its shape? Does the drawstring sit flat and retract cleanly? These details are invisible on a budget tracksuit because they were not considered. On a designer tracksuit, they are part of the spec.
Longevity
A designer tracksuit washed correctly at 30°C should retain its colour, shape, and structure across years of regular use. A budget tracksuit typically shows visible wear — pilling, shape loss, colour fade — within months. The effective cost-per-wear of a quality tracksuit is almost always lower than its cheaper alternative.
The Three Designer Tracksuit Tests
- Fabric test — Is it heavyweight (280gsm+)? Does it hang with substance?
- Fit test — Does the shoulder sit correctly? Does the leg taper cleanly?
- Detail test — Are the seams clean? Are zip pulls quality? Is the ribbing substantial?
2 | Reprimo — Premium Essentials
Reprimo
Premium Essentials | Best for: Quality-first buyers who want the tracksuit to speak for itself
Reprimo is built around a simple proposition: take the tracksuit, do it in heavyweight premium fabric, and resist the temptation to brand it heavily. The result is a tracksuit that looks expensive because of how it is made, not because of what is printed on it.
The core collection uses heavyweight French terry in a restrained palette — navy, black, charcoal, stone, slate. Minimal logo placement. Clean construction. The stitching, seams, and ribbing all meet a premium standard. This is the brand for the person who finds overtly branded casualwear uncomfortable but still wants exceptional quality.
What to pair it with: Clean minimal trainers (On Running Cloud 5, white leather low-top), structured overcoat for evenings, simple jersey tee underneath.
Shop Reprimo Tracksuits3 | BOSS — Tailored Athletic
BOSS
Tailored Athletic | Best for: Smart-casual buyers who want maximum range of occasions
BOSS brings Hugo Boss's tailoring philosophy to casualwear. The BOSS tracksuit is more structured than most — a defined shoulder, a cleaner cut through the torso, a slimmer leg. It uses premium modal, cotton, and cotton-blend fabrics in classic colourways with the BOSS or HB logo worked in cleanly.
This is the tracksuit with the widest occasion range. A BOSS tracksuit is credible in a smart-casual restaurant, a hotel lobby, a business casual environment, or a weekend afternoon. The tailored construction elevates it above casual in the same way a well-cut blazer elevates a T-shirt. It is also the most brand-legible of the three — BOSS is recognised, and that legibility adds social currency in contexts where it matters.
What to pair it with: On Running Cloud 5 or clean white leather trainer, tailored overcoat, quality watch. The BOSS tracksuit works with a quality loafer in smarter contexts.
Shop BOSS Tracksuits4 | Sandbanks — Coastal Luxury
Sandbanks
Coastal Luxury | Best for: Relaxed weekend buyers who prioritise comfort and subtle quality
Sandbanks is a British brand with a coastal identity — relaxed silhouettes, considered construction, a palette drawn from the natural tones of a British coastline (sand, stone, navy, slate, ecru). The aesthetic is intentionally unhurried. Nothing about Sandbanks tries hard. That is the point.
The Sandbanks tracksuit uses quality cotton-rich fabrics with a slightly softer, more relaxed cut than BOSS. The fit is not as structured — there is more ease through the body — but the fabric quality and finishing are premium. This is the tracksuit for Saturday morning: coffee, errands, a coastal walk, an informal lunch. It is not for smart-casual evenings (BOSS does that better) but it is exceptional at what it does.
What to pair it with: On Running Cloud 5, Saucony Jazz, or a clean white trainer. Casual outerwear — a waxed cotton overshirt, a lightweight parka. Simple accessories.
Shop Sandbanks Tracksuits5 | Price Guide: £100–£400
Designer tracksuits at OD's range from approximately £100 for individual pieces to £400 for premium sets from BOSS. Here is a realistic breakdown of what your money buys.
£100–£150 — Entry Premium
Individual tracksuit tops or joggers from Sandbanks and entry Reprimo. Quality fabrics, clean construction. This is the price point where you feel the difference from budget alternatives immediately. A single premium piece purchased here upgrades any casual outfit.
£150–£250 — Mid Premium
Full co-ordinated sets from Sandbanks and Reprimo. Matching jacket and jogger in heavyweight premium fabric. This is the core of the designer tracksuit market — most buyers are in this range. Sets at this price point are designed to last for years with correct care.
£250–£350 — Premium
Entry BOSS tracksuits and premium Reprimo sets. Modal blends, structured cut, branded in a considered way. The BOSS name adds to both the garment quality and its occasion range. At this price, the cost-per-wear argument against premium dressing is at its strongest.
£350–£400 — Full Premium BOSS
Full premium BOSS sets in top-tier fabrics. The widest occasion range, the most structured construction, the strongest brand recognition. A set at this price point is an investment piece — bought once, worn across years and occasions from casual to smart-casual.
Cost Per Wear
A £250 designer tracksuit worn 100 times over three years costs £2.50 per wear. A £60 budget tracksuit worn 20 times before it loses shape and gets discarded costs £3.00 per wear. The premium pays for itself — this is the most straightforward version of the buy-less-buy-better argument.
6 | How to Buy: The Matching Set Principle
The most common buying mistake with designer tracksuits is purchasing separates from different brands or colourways and expecting them to work as a set. They rarely do. The starting point should always be the matching set.
Buy the Set First
Every designer tracksuit brand — Reprimo, BOSS, Sandbanks — designs their pieces as sets. The jacket and jogger are graded together, the colours are matched from the same batch, and the fabric weight and finish are consistent. Wearing the set signals intention. Wearing mismatched pieces requires a level of style confidence that most buyers are still developing.
Then Break It Up
Once you own the set and are comfortable with how it looks, begin wearing the pieces separately. The tracksuit top with dark chinos. The joggers with a quality crewneck in a complementary colour. This is how the investment in a premium set multiplies — two outfits become four or five as you learn how the pieces work with the rest of your wardrobe.
Matching Within a Brand's Palette
If you are mixing pieces from the same brand but different colourways — a navy Reprimo jacket with a black Reprimo jogger, for example — keep them in the same tonal family. Navy and black work. Navy and stone requires more confidence. Navy and bright red does not work as a tracksuit combination.
Size Up or Stay True?
BOSS tracksuits typically run true to size and should be bought true to size for the intended fit. Reprimo and Sandbanks are cut with slightly more ease — they can be worn true to size for a relaxed fit or sized down for a more tailored look. If in doubt, visit us in store at 44 Barrow Street, St Helens and try both options.
The Matching Set Checklist
- Buy the jacket and jogger from the same collection in the same colourway
- Confirm the fabric weight and composition are the same on both pieces
- Check that the logo placement is consistent between top and bottom
- Wash both pieces together from the first wash to maintain colour consistency
Shop Designer Tracksuits at OD's
Every piece below is in stock at OD's Designer Clothing — authorised UK stockist.