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Walmart's 'cozy' $10 sweatpants look identical to a designer pair that's 9x the price
You'll never want to take off these bestselling fleece bottoms that sport pockets and a 'comfortable elastic waist that doesn't dig in.'
Walmart has designer-duped us again! Except this time, the affordable piece in question is practically impossible to tell apart from its pricey counterpart. The savvy superstore just dropped a pair of $10 sweatpants that had me doing a triple take, because it's identical to a Fabletics pair that's 9x the price at a whopping $90 (for sweats!). Walmart's thick-and-cozy, wide-legged Athletic Works Fleece Pants are already a bestseller and the recipient of almost 1,500 perfect five-star ratings. They're also proof positive that athleisure can look structured and put-together without costing a fortune. Casual Fridays just got a very comfy makeover.
These cotton-blend, pull-on pants are even made with partially recycled materials, just like the designer version.
Trust me when I say this will probably be the best $10 you've spent in quite a while. Think about it: it's cheaper than two Starbucks lattes, plenty of drugstore mascaras and even most supermarket wines — but these sweats will last a lot longer than any of the above. Best of all, Athletic Works Fleece Pants are saving you $80 compared to the designer sweatpants they're being compared to. And I promise no one will be able to tell the difference. Not even you.
We all need hardworking loungewear and Athletic Works sweatpants get the job done. They're made of a soft and breathable cotton-blend fleece, which some (like me) may argue is even cozier than a more traditional knit. Adding to the ahhh factor is a stretchy waistband that "hugs without pinching" and is designed to sit at your natural waist, where it'll stay put without rolling over or sliding down.
Oh, and did I mention these pants have pockets? Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, I pull out the two-side-pocket design on you. Storage and a place to store my freezing hands? These sweats just keep paying for themselves over and over again.
Athletic Works Fleece Pants come in four colors — heather gray, teal, black and a mushroom-like greige — which means you can have a steady rotation of wide-legged bottoms to take you through the week. And these pants each have matching sweatshirts available for a head-to-toe look. Inclusive sizing, from XS to XXXL, means everyone can find their stylish sweatpants soulmate at Walmart right now.
More than 700 comfort-seekers have raced to the comments to rave about the "soft and lush" and "cozy" Athletic Works Fleece Pants.
Comfort is, of course, their top concern. "My new favorite pants! I love them — bought three pairs," one shopper gushed. "They are cloud-comfortable, warm, soft but still flattering. They fit like high-end athleisure wear at a price that's too good to be true. Walmart, these are a keeper!"
"Smooth cotton on the outside and warm soft fleece inside. Perfect! Straight leg, true to size, comfortable elastic waist that doesn't dig in, big pockets, rounded hips, moves with you. I could even sleep in these," another fan wrote.
These Athletic Works sweats are even adaptable. "I purchased these for my 70-year-old mom. We love the open leg vs. the jogger style for her due to the swelling in her ankles at times. These are a winner," a reviewer said.
But are they really warm enough? Yes, indeed! One customer wrote, "This morning was 20 degrees not including wind chill and my legs are warm."
Shoppers also love the versatility of these fleece pants. "I can wear these during winter and not get cold. Great to throw on for a walk, a trip to the grocery store or wear around the house," one reported. Another agreed, saying they "work well indoors and out for running errands."
And finally, shoppers love how well they wash, saying they "didn't notice any shrinkage" and there was "no pilling.
Athletic Works Fleece Pants were an ideal fit for most but not all. "This is a good quality product at a very reasonable price. However, the sizing chart is way off. The pants were way too big overall, and the length would be appropriate for a tall person," one shopper wrote.
"I like the fit except they're too long for shorter people," and "soft, comfy but too long," were a few other fit-related gripes. Some customers say that if you're in doubt, order one size down.
Stock up on all four colors of these sweats and you'll have a high-end athleisure look to suit any mood.
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